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Does the Bible Encourage Romantic Love?

Blair Parke

Romantic love: the fuel for sappy movies, Valentine’s Day, and the quest many of us undertake to find that special someone chosen for them by God. The idea of falling in love has led many to pen beaut...

Your Guide to the Top 10 Most Extraordinary Mothers of the Bible

Liz Kanoy

These mothers were strong in the Lord, and they gave everything they had for their children....

The Top 10 Most Extraordinary Mothers of the Bible

Liz Kanoy

This is your guide to the top ten extraordinary mothers of the Bible. These mothers weren't perfect, and many had to wait for the child their heart desired. Some had to follow strange rules, share the...

Lessons from Esau Selling His Birthright for Soup You May Not Have Seen Before

Emma Danzey

In the story, Esau sells his birthright for soup. Today we are going to unfold the truths and applications behind this powerful biblical testimony....

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 Essential Characteristics of a Godly Woman

Cally Logan

From kindness to others to integrity for her family to wisdom to a heart for the Lord such a life is one to pray for daily. Beauty, charm, riches, and mystery are all things that for a time can appear...

Why Do So Many Things Take “40 Days and 40 Nights” in the Bible?

Jessica Brodie

There are dozens of times the number 40 is mentioned throughout the Bible, as well. For instance, Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah (Genesis 25:20). The Israelites wandered 40 years in...

Biblical Encouragement for Those Facing Infertility

Bethany Verrett

Infertility is not a punishment from God, but a byproduct of living in a fallen world; it can also be an opportunity to get to know the Lord better, and pursue different kinds of opportunities to crea...

What Does the Bible Say about Piercings?

Alyssa Roat

The Bible never specifically addresses whether or not piercings are sinful. However, while the Israelites were forbidden from mutilating their bodies, piercings were a common practice both before and ...

Does God Have Emotions?

Rebekah Drumsta

Not only can emotions be a guide to help us learn more about ourselves, but they can also direct us to learn more about the One who made them. We are crafted in God’s likeness; this includes the posse...

Does the Bible Address Cremation?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The Bible speaks volumes about life after death. Most Christians, and many non-believers as well, can tell you about Heaven and Hell and how to get there. But once we die and go to be with the Lord, w...

How Do We Know God Hears Our Prayers?

Jessica Brodie

God promises he hears our prayers. God does not lie. Indeed, God cannot lie (Numbers 23:19, Hebrews 6:18). He is only and always good, truth, light, and love, the almighty and perfect, now and forever...

What Makes a Miracle?

Jessica Brodie

Whether the miracle has to do with healing sickness or infirmity and showcasing god’s power and status as Almighty God matters not; what matters is that the miracle isn’t merely coincidence, but rathe...

How Do We See God’s Love in Action through Jacob and Rachel’s Love Story?

Jessica Brodie

God has a plan that He will fulfill despite our all-too-human orchestrations, manipulations, and petty jealousies. Despite Rachel and Leah’s sisterly squabbles and the addition of two more wives into ...

Just Who Were the 12 Tribes of Israel?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph, Benjamin. Just who were these 12 men, and what is their significance of their 12 Tribes? These names and their ancesto...

A Picture of God’s Perfect Grace in the Life of Moses

Sheila Alewine

Moses was a man who walked with God, speaking to Him as a friend, face to face. The name Moses might not come to mind immediately if we’re talking about grace; after all, it was Moses who received the...

Does Scripture Oppress or Liberate Women?

Catherine Segars

Scripture has a very different portrayal of women than any other ancient book. We do see the mistreatment of women in the Bible, but it is never commended or condoned. Let’s compare Scripture with anc...

The Role of Women in the Church: Are We Missing the Mark?

Eric Costanzo

There has been much debate regarding the “created order” and “the Fall” in Genesis 1-3, and how they relate to women preaching, teaching, and leading in the church according t...