Heather Riggleman
“If hope does not disappoint us, why are Christians disappointed all the time?” Before we can answer that question, we need to define what hope is....
Kristi Walker
If you’re lacking joy or peace or both, try trusting God and putting your hope in Him and Him alone (Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 42:5). He is “the God of hope,” so run to Him when you’re feeling hopeless....
This is where the faith journey starts: understanding that God loves you. If you do not have an assurance of God’s love, your faith journey will not last long. ...
Aaron Brown
Trauma has a way of surfacing in our lives following an unfortunate circumstance. Additionally, time does not always erase the impact of that trauma. Paul’s words may seem to exaggerate God’s ability,...
A compelling list shared by John Piper explaining how we can be sure Jesus was who He claimed to be. ...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Concupiscence is one of those words which derives its meaning from the context—specifically the object toward which it is directed. At its core, concupiscence is desire or coveting (epithymia)....
Dawn Wilson
Discussions about modesty are difficult in a desensitized culture, but church leaders have the responsibility to strategically educate and equip congregations from God’s word concerning immodest cloth...
Jean Wilund
Soteriology isn’t uniquely Christian, but it is biblical. Paul demonstrates the use of soteriology in his letter to the Corinthian church....
Jennifer Heeren
The Bible is full of people with disabilities, both physical and mental. However, God works in and through all of us, regardless of any disabilities we may have. So, what does the Bible say about disa...
Lisa Loraine Baker
It indeed takes courage to follow Jesus. But if we accept Him as Savior and Lord, how can we not fully devote our lives to Him? To do otherwise is to remain spiritually immature, missing the myriad bl...
Mary Oelerich-Meyer
When Paul tells his disciple Titus to hold onto the blessed hope in difficult times, what is he talking about?...
Kristi Woods
Have you ever asked, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Disaster striking or disease infiltrating, the suffering or untimely death of those we deem as undeserving, sears the heart, doesn’t it?...
Lisa Loraine Baker
From the darkness over the waters in Genesis 1 to the darkness overcome at the end of Revelation, the Bible is filled with discussions about darkness. But what does the Bible say about darkness, as a ...
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...
Connor Salter
Here is a look at what seventy times seven mean, and how it fits into the Bible’s teachings about sin, repentance, forgiveness, and rebuke....
Bethany Verrett
Ultimately, the true significance of the tribe of Judah was not in the kings who reigned in Judah, or the many battles they won, but in the fulfillment of God’s divine plan to provide a Savior for the...
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The Bible phrase "salt and light" is derived from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, found in the Gospel of Matthew. These metaphors describe Christians' role and influence in the world....
Dawn Wilson
In the simplest of terms, Jesus taught that when someone attacks our right to respect or dignity, we are not to defend our rights with revenge. We are not to retaliate. The believer’s defense of digni...
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....
Robert Hampshire
That salvation can be received through believing Jesus to be not just the historical Christ, but to be our Christ. We can be disciples of Jesus who follow him closely, learn from him, obey him, become...