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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...

The Making of a Spiritual Superhero

Frank Santora

“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but...

Why Is Jesus Called the Messiah?

Dawn Wilson

There have been numerous messiah figures throughout history, but only Jesus was the Son of God who came to seek and save the lost and provide the way to eternal life with His Father in Heaven.It’s imp...

Who Is Jehu in the Bible?

Meg Bucher

Not all of the kings of Israel and Judah were fully corrupt. Jehu was one such king, who was obedient to God in dismantling the wicked King Ahab, whose evil queen Jezebel was known for leading him ast...

Who Was Jesse in the Bible?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Jesse was an ordinary man, from a small clan, and out of his seed came the greatest natural king Israel ever had, David. Also, from the line of David came the King of all kings, the One who is greater...

Why Does James 5:14 Say to Anoint the Sick?

Britt Mooney

While oil in the Old Testament primarily symbolizes consecration and the presence of the Holy Spirit, in James 5:14, it is used in conjunction with prayer to signify both physical and spiritual healin...

Does God Care What We Wear to Church?

Pamela Palmer

We are consistently reminded throughout Scripture to not judge by appearances, because what matters to God is our inward faith. According to the Bible, God is more concerned with the condition of our ...

How Daniel’s Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The 70 weeks in Daniel are one of the most important prophecies to study in the Old Testament. One reason is because it ties together so many other prophetic words we find in Scripture and helps us to...

Why Was Abishag so Important to King David and His Sons?

Sylvia Schroeder

Abishag was a young virgin chosen to keep King David warm in his bed during his last days. Let’s paint the factual backdrop from which our imaginations run as the untold story full of drama and conspi...

5 Things You Didn't Know about Hannah in the Bible

Kristine Brown

Hannah is one of the most recognizable women in Scripture. Her life had moments that stand out, but there are other facts about Hannah we often overlook. ...

6 Valuable Lessons from the Life of Samuel

Bethany Verrett

Samuel spent his life in service to the Lord, setting a great example for anyone who wants to live a life that pleases God. He was used for leadership, prophecy, and wisdom. For anyone seeking to unde...

Jezebel - What Her Life and Story from the Bible Teach Us

Blair Parke

Jezebel is known by many as the name representing a woman with dangerous and harmful intentions in mind, who never hesitated to create the downfalls of others in order for her plans to work. Jezebel w...

4 Old Testament Kings Remind Us God Is in Control, Even in Political Turmoil

Jennifer Slattery

No matter how out of control our country appears, our all-powerful, all-knowing, loving, and ever-present God remains on the throne. No one who occupies the Oval Office, fills the Senate, or sits on t...

3 Heroes God Made Strong in Their Weakness

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Don’t Miss Your Moment

Frank Santora

God’s plans are greater than the dreams you once had for yourself; and they’re greater than even the greatest moment you’ve experienced thus far!...

Who Were the Two Salomes in the Bible?

Connor Salter

Salome probably doesn’t top your list of biblical characters. The New Testament mentions one woman with that name, and other documents indicate another, more well-known, woman in the New Testament als...

10 Examples of Feminine Courage from Women in the Bible

Rachel Lehner

These women of the Bible knew the greatness of their God and had a boldness of speech to match....

What Does the Bible Say about Leadership?

Michael Lee Stallard

Leading entails influencing people to think, say and behave in ways that take them from one place to another. Leading can be formal (you hold a position of authority in a group) or informal (you influ...

3 Mighty Prayers to the Holy Spirit

Bethany Verrett

It is not sinful to ask the Holy Spirit to help with something that is under its domain during prayer. It indwells each believer to sanctify, convict, and prepare Christians for eternity in Heaven, an...

How Are We Called to Worship in the Bible?

Ashley Hooker

Worship is a term used in every Christian’s walk of faith. It is often thought of as an act or something done one or twice a week, Sunday and Wednesday. The truth is that worship is a way of l...