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If Jesus Was a Guest at Your Thanksgiving Table…

Rachel Britton

Jesus was a regular guest in other people’s homes. Jesus ate with those who were important (Luke 7:36, 11:37, 14:1), those who were his disciples and followers, (Luke 10:38), and those who were consid...

What Does It Take to Pursue God's Way, Not Our Own?

Robert Martinez

The Bible is clear that following Christ is not a passive activity! We cannot continue to live our old lives while pursuing the perfect righteousness of Christ. We need to put our trust in God and His...

How Should Christians Live in a World that’s Not Our Home?

Annette Griffin

How can Christians live ‘in the world’ but not be ‘of the world? Viewing the treacherous condition of this world from God’s perspective can be overwhelming. Here’s the good news: that bad news is...

How Can I Get Started Reading the Bible?

Allie Boman

If you've become interested in the Bible, you're in good company. The Bible, in one translation or another, has been printed billions of times and remains one of the bestselling books of all time....

Why Religion Can’t Save Us

The reason why, even on our best day, we can’t measure up to God’s standards....

Are the 10 Commandments Still Relevant for Us Today?

Heather Adams

Simple and direct, this list from God has had the power to equip believers throughout the ages to live well. The Laws are echoed throughout Scripture, and woven into the truths of the Old Testament, a...

Why Does Jesus Say That the "Kingdom of Heaven Is Near"?

Jessica Brodie

Many Christians have heard these words but don’t understand their full meaning or context. What does it mean that the Kingdom of Heaven is near? Quite simply, John was telling God’s people the Messiah...

Why Did Jesus Ride a Donkey for His Triumphant Entry?

Stephen Baker

In Jesus' day, kings entered cities on chariots or magnificent horses. So why did Jesus ride a donkey into the city of Jerusalem?...

Does the Phrase Fly in the Ointment Come from the Bible?

Linda Lyle

Does fly in the ointment come from the Bible or from Shakespeare?...

14 Reasons Humility Is Good for Building Up Your Faith

Lisa Loraine Baker

Faith brings to us the awareness and joyful acknowledgement of God. The Bible tells us without faith it is impossible to please God, and God rewards those who humbly draw near to and believe in Him&nb...

Is There a Difference between Religion and Spirituality?

Annette Griffin

These two words evolved so much overtime that their meanings now appear diametrically opposite. But back in the day, the difference between religion and spirituality was rarely considered....

How Are Christians Uniquely Able to Shine Light in Difficult Times?

Pamela Palmer

When the troubles and storms of life roll in causing people to feel overwhelmed, fear of unchartered territory and worry sets in. It begins to feel as though all hope is lost. Yet it is in those dark ...

What Did Jesus Mean by "Poor in Spirit" and How Can We Become This?

Maggie Cooper

In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus leads the Beatitudes with "blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." But we can get mixed up in what exactly it means to be "poor in spiri...

What’s So Good about the Gospel?

Meredith N Mills

Many gospel conversations focus on life after death: All have sinned. Sin separates us from God. Jesus died to save us from hell and make heaven possible for those who believe in him. But what if this...

Who Is a Candidate to Receive a Miracle from God?

Frank Santora

We all face bad situations in which nothing we do seems to make any difference and hopelessness fills our hearts. It’s at times like this that we understand only a miracle will do – only the supernatu...

Fence Your Heart, Not Just Your Behavior

Have you fenced your heart? Have you tried to stay inside of behavioral boundaries only to have climbed over them again and again?...

What Does the Bible Say about Marriage?

Compiled & Edited by Crosswalk Editorial Staff

We can see that marriage is an intimate and complementing union between a man and a woman in which the two become one physically, in the whole of life. ...

Can Someone’s Name Be Erased from the Book of Life?

Lisa Loraine Baker

As Jesus’ saints, we persevere and we are assured God will complete in us what He began (Philippians 1:16). At the moment of true conversion, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit. He is our guarantee....

Can We Really Believe that God Is Just in an Evil World?

Joel Ryan

We know we live in an unjust world. So is it really possible to believe that God is just?...

Why Is Jesus Called the "Bread of Life"?

Bethany Verrett

After Jesus feeds the 5,000 with five loaves and two fish, He tells them "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger and whoever believes in me shall never thirst" (John 6:35). The b...