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How Can We "Give Thanks in All Things...in Everything"?

Bethany Verrett

Thankfulness is a complicated state of being. When life is good, and someone is getting what they want, it is easy to achieve. When life is hard, and nothing goes right, it is hard to have a spirit of...

Skipping & Tripping: Two Takes on 1 Thessalonians 5

Rejoice always? Pray continually? Who can seriously do that? And is "God's will" really this bare-boned?...

The Beauty of Seeking Both Joy and Happiness in Christ

Meg Bucher

“Be joyful always…” (1 Thessalonians 5:16).The difference between joy and happiness is substantial. We often assume that the fleeting feeling of happiness, giddy laughter and contentment in the comfor...

Can We Really "Pray without Ceasing"?

Pamela Palmer

Prayer is a powerful way to connect with God, to develop a relationship with Him, and to cast your cares upon Him. There are countless examples of prayer throughout Scripture. It is apparent that pray...

How Does the Bible Encourage Us to Give Thanks, even in Hard Times?

Rachel Britton

The Bible teaches us that we are to give thanks to God not only during good times, but during hard times and everything in between. We are to be continually thankful in all circumstances.Paul’s letter...

Is Prayer Really That Important?

Leigh Ann Thomas

Are we simply offering “good thoughts” or are we pledging to take these worries and concerns before our Heavenly Father? Is there a difference? And if so, why is prayer important?...

How Do Elders of the Church Shepherd God’s People through Difficulties?

Chris Swanson

What makes a good leader within a church body? A good leader understands that the local body of believers is God’s flock, not their own. A good leader knows that they do not serve out of obligation, b...

40 Bible Verses about Prayer to Encourage You

Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff

We all need to know prayer Bible verses. Prayer is the way in which we communicate with God, and he wants to get to know us better. Bible verses about prayer are great if you want to know how to pray....

How We Can All Pray Differently This Year

Ashley Hooker

Let’s be honest, change is not easy. In order to change, we first must change our attitudes. Once our attitudes are changed, we are able to make subtle or major changes to make our prayer lives the be...

Comforting Ways to Support Families Experiencing Miscarriage

Lisa Loraine Baker

Christians, share these comforting and strengthening passages with families suffering through miscarriage. We can also comfort unbelievers with the same passages, assuring our beloved ones of the hope...

30 Best Thanksgiving Prayers and Blessings of Gratitude

Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff

We can be thankful for God’s love and His mercy.  We should be thankful for His sovereignty and His power. May these Thanksgiving prayers inspire your heart to be grateful for the amazing love an...

What Is Church Discipline and Why Is it Important for Churches Today?

Lisa Loraine Baker

The process of discipleship includes discipline. Christian discipleship includes two kinds of discipline: formative and corrective....

Is It True That Jesus Prays for Us?

Michael Jakes

These three things Christ prayed are what He desires, because they are what we need. But simply due to selfishness and carnality on our part, these things have a difficult time settling in our lives. ...

7 Intentional Scriptures to Pray Over Your Year

Kristi Woods

Would you consider yourself an intentional person? The Bible has much to say about believers living lives of intentionality and purpose to the glory of God. Unfortunately, it's easier than ever for th...

What Does It Looks Like to Be an Ambassador for Christ?

Lisa Loraine Baker

As Christians—first and foremost in relation to what the world sees—we are to be ambassadors for Christ. We are people called by God to represent Him to a lost and dying (secular) world, and as w...

What Is Our Purpose as Christians?

Lisa Loraine Baker

When we become Christians, we are no longer living for ourselves; we are living for the Lord. Therefore, we need to discover God’s purpose for us, and the Bible has much to say about that. We, in effe...

Why Is Prayer Important for Christians?

Melissa Henderson

Why is prayer important for Christians? A life filled with Christ means we will go to Him in joyful moments and in times of sorrow. We will pray for others. Family, friends, strangers and enemies. Pra...

How to Incorporate Breath Prayer into Your Prayer Life

Jessica Brodie

A breath prayer is a short prayer that is timed around a single breath, usually with a phrase for the inhale and a phrase for the exhale....

How to Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving

Melissa Henderson

Just what does the Psalmist mean when he tells us, "enter his gates with thanksgiving"? ...