Kristi Walker
Like so many things, food and drink can either control us, or we can be the one in control. (The fruit of the Spirit includes self-control, Galatians 5:22-23 reminds us.) We can choose to use what we ...
Emma Danzey
Will we act like the world to be loved by the world, or will we be set apart as a witness to Jesus? Will we honor family, friends, or even ministries more than honoring Christ? Will we use our words t...
Lia Martin
Anyone familiar with Jesus’ ministry in the New Testament knows that he didn’t withhold his power to heal. In fact, the many miracles he publicly performed were proof of his promise to overcome.On his...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
In a church setting, excommunication is when a person is either cut off from fellowship within a church or they are barred from participating in the sacraments. The purpose of excommunication is not t...
Lia Martin
I come to this topic with the belief that God doesn’t even require knees to be in relationship with us. That said, kneeling is still a beautiful choice, as it can stir us toward his presence....
Lisa Loraine Baker
Sure, we can close a prayer without saying Amen, but why would we want to omit a verbal exclamation point which highlights God and His character? Our Lord and Savior is our King, and as His subje...
Cindi McMenamin
The book of Revelation is either the most exciting or the most frustrating book of the Bible to read. It can be exciting when you’re looking at prophecy fulfilled or frustrating when you’re confused a...
Kristi Walker
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal” (1 Corinthians 13:1).Hate is defined as an extreme dislike or disgust (hostility...
Pamela Palmer
Whether you grew up as a believer, or came to know Jesus later in life, you may have a crisis of faith at some point during your life. This is generally a very painful journey for a believer as they q...
Kyle Blevins
We don't hear the term “apostasy” much anymore. The term describes something the Bible takes very seriously, which may be happening where we least expect it....
Jessica Brodie
With polarizing political views and seemingly endless bickering about what does and does not make “good government” or “godly leaders,” it’s sometimes difficult to wrap our minds around what God think...
Alyssa Roat
Pieces of bread or hard little wafers. Wine or Welch’s. Or maybe you get fancy with sparkling grape juice. Weekly, monthly, or hardly ever. Communion is celebrated in Christian churches around t...
Hope Bolinger
The holy grail, a supposed “Christian” relic, has dotted the lines of medieval literature. This cup, or cauldron, or stone (depending on which version of the legend). Supposedly, the holy grail was a ...
Hope Bolinger
Age is part of human living. So what does the Bible say about dyeing your hair? And is it a sin to do so?...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
In the simplest terms to be asexual means you have little or no sexual attraction or desire. By that definition alone, being asexual is not sinful and thus it is possible for a Christian to be asexual...
Mike Leake
Paganism was often equated with unbelief. Because of this, it can be difficult to nail down the central beliefs of paganism. What makes someone a pagan? Is it simply unbelief, or is there a set of bel...
Ruth Clemence
Do you remember receiving a gift or a piece of news and being overwhelmed with a feeling of delight? Have you perhaps opened a present or heard some news that left you disappointed? Sometimes we might...
Britt Mooney
Everything dies, passes away, perishes. But what does perish mean in the Bible?...
Greg Laurie
There are six specific sins that can be committed against the Holy Spirit. Today, allow me to focus on one that can be committed by believers—grieving the Holy Spirit....
Allie Boman
Prayer is essential to the Christian life, but it can be difficult to build up a healthy prayer life. You may be feeling unprepared, insecure or just too busy to pray sometimes. How can we work to get...