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What Were the Last Words of Jesus and Why Are They so Powerful?

Josie Siler

Just as our last words are precious and powerful, how much more so are the last words of Jesus? He knew his time on this earth was coming to an end and He didn’t waste that time. ...

What Is the Relationship between the Father and the Son?

Denise Larson Cooper

Since Scripture does not separate the Father and Son from the Spirit, we must tread carefully. Before we examine how the Son relates to the Father, we must consider the doctrine of the Trinity, the Th...

How Can Parents Effectively Explain the Gospel to Their Kids?

Sheila Alewine

As parents, we must have a firm grip on the gospel ourselves, and be committed to teaching it, speaking of it, and illustrating it in our daily lives, so that our children will not only hear it, but s...

10 Things You Need to Know about the Trinity

Fred Sanders

Jesus tells us there’s something about a child’s way of believing that ought to be true of all of us. We must, he tells us, become like them if we’re going to enter the kingdom of God at all. In one s...

The Past, Present, and Future of Our Salvation (Philippians 1:5-6)

Matthew Harmon

What was true of the Philippians is true of us as believers today. God is the one who began the great work of redemption in us, making us a new creation by the work of his Spirit....

God Has a Plan for You - 10 Encouraging Scriptures

Meg Bucher

Though we continue to be a people that rebel against God and struggle with sin, salvation in Christ secures our eternal place in heaven. Jesus will return to earth to complete the restoration of God’s...

Do We Still Need Revival in Christianity?

Jennifer Slattery

The human heart, known to stray and decay, is in constant need of revival—a returning to God and His ways and outpouring of His power and grace. Scripture documents this. It records periods of...

How to Navigate the Holidays While Struggling with Depression

Heather Adams

With time, and lots of support, I’ve figured out that focusing on and celebrating what’s most important about this season helps me navigate the holidays with gladness rather than dread....

What Power Do Demons Really Have?

Emma Danzey

The truth is that demons love to try to divide and distract the global church’s great mission of sharing the gospel of Jesus. They want to bring down those who are making an impact for Christ. ...

5 Verses to Motivate You for the Day

Micah Maddox

We all have those days when we want to pull the covers back up over our heads and hit the snooze button one more time. There is the occasional day that we wake up motivated and ready to conquer the ...

"Cleanliness is Next to Godliness": Meaning and Origin

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10 Bible Verses of Renewal and Hope

Debbie McDaniel

The Bible is filled with words of hope and encouragement. Jesus Christ came to the Earth, died on the cross, and rose again to make all things new and to offer hope for any situation we face. When yo...

15 Bible Stories Not for VBS

DiAne Gates

Twelve-year-old Jimmy wore wounded eyes. A Huckleberry Finn lookin’ kid with a loud mouth and language that fried air. Angry should-a-been his nick-name. His mama was an addict who lived with men who ...

Let’s Break Down Some Misconceptions about the Book of Jude

Bethany Verrett

The New Testament centers around a very short period of history, unlike the Old Testament which spans thousands of years. The Gospels focus on Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection, while the other...

What Does it Mean to Be Anointed?

Kyle Blevins

To be anointed is to be set apart, empowered, or protected. Many can be anointed, but there is a single Anointed One who made it possible for all. You may have heard a comment like this at your loca...

How to Overcome a Distorted View of God as a Father

Rachel Britton

As we think about this special relationship with God, we should remember our heavenly Father is not human (Numbers 23:19). “God is spirit” says John 4:24. Yet because God is Spirit, this can make Him ...

How Can Faith Come by Hearing?

Lisa Baker

But faith comes by hearing. It can only come by hearing (Romans 10:17). The Apostle Peter, in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost, spoke Scriptural truth as he quoted Joel and David....

Why Do We Say Christians Are "Born Again"?

Heather Adams

Many see being reborn and being saved as very closely related. Being saved means escaping God’s wrath because we have professed our faith in Jesus. At that moment, we are also reborn spiritually. Both...

What Does Freedom Look Like in the Christian Life?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Since you have encountered the saving grace of Jesus Christ, you are free from the bondage of sin, guilt, and shame. This liberation enables you to embrace the abundant life that God intends for you, ...

Why Was Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas?

Hope Bolinger

Jesus originally chose 12 disciples out of his many followers. But after Judas betrayed Jesus and eventually killed himself, there was a hole in that original number. So, the remaining disciples praye...