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Where Do We See Jesus in the Old Testament Book of 1 Samuel?

Mike Leake

David is pointing to another. It will not be through King David that our high calling to rule will be restored. No, this will come through the finished work of King Jesus. 1 Samuel points to what ough...

Honor Your Need for Both Work and Rest This Labor Day

Nick Batzig

As we come to celebrate another Labor Day, let's step back for a moment and consider what Scripture has to say about the rhythm of work and rest....

Living as Christian Exiles

Christians are not strangers because they have moved from their homeland to a new country. They are exiles because their identity has so radically changed....

Is Cursing Really That Big of a Sin?

Blair Parke

We all will justify our words when it comes to cursing, cussing, speaking profanity, letting zingers go, whatever it is you call the use of words when we are angry, sad, trying to be funny, or just ...

What the Temple Reveals about God’s Heart for Humanity

Jennifer Slattery

The Temple, which first existed as a portable Tabernacle and later anchored first century Jewish life, provided a holy space for humanity to encounter the living God and experience a taste of heaven h...

Is the Whole Bible about Jesus?

Ed Jarrett

So, is the whole Bible about Jesus? The answer to that depends on the level you are viewing it from. At a high level, I believe that the whole story arc is about Jesus and what he came to do. But at a...

What Does It Really Look Like for God’s People to Dwell in Unity?

Lisa Loraine Baker

King David rejoiced at the realization of brothers dwelling together in unity. So too may we because our unity proclaims to the world we are Christ followers and are surrendered and bound to Him for H...

6 Powerful Steps toward Truly Forgiving Someone

Anne Peterson

Looking to forgive someone and get free of bitterness and pain? Here are six biblical steps toward true forgiveness....

What Is the Agnostic Worldview, and How Is it Different from Atheism?

Tim Pietz

What is an agnostic, exactly? If agnostics aren’t atheists, does that mean they believe in God? How should Christians approach witnessing to an agnostic?...

What to Do When We Find Ourselves Working for God’s Approval

Mike Leake

Could I, with straight face, say to my children, “I find you acceptable only when you do your chores”? Could I expect to have a growing relationship with my wife if I said, “I find you acceptable when...

Should We Read (All of) the Bible Literally?

Ed Jarrett

While much of the Bible is not intended to be taken literally, and may not always be accurate by today’s standards, it is always truthful. Allow the message of the Bible to speak its timeless truth to...

Help! My Loved One Is Deconstructing Their Faith

Meredith N Mills

Deconstruction is extremely personal. Your loved one is reevaluating beliefs they’ve held at their core. God alone knows the depth of transformation taking place. He sees every hidden wound and hears ...

Why Was There a Roman Census at the Time of Jesus' Birth?

Alyssa Roat

It was a census, decreed by Caesar Augusts, that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. This was foretold in the Old Testament, but what exactly is a census, and did Mary and Josep...

How Is Our Joy Complete in Christ?

Dawn Wilson

Yes, there was joy in heaven and a measure of it on the cursed earth before Jesus came, but when the Father sent the Son, our fullest, most complete joy was made possible in Him — joy that would last ...

How Does Guilt Fit into Our Christian Life?

Ed Jarrett

All those who have put their faith in the crucified and risen Jesus, and follow him as his disciple, have had their status changed from guilty to not guilty. But, so long as we live in the flesh,...

10 Things You Should Know about the Love of God

Garry J. Williams

Our rest in God never finds its fulfillment in ourselves but always leads us out of ourselves toward him and toward others. ...

How to Find Joy in Any Workplace

Candice Lucey

Some jobs really are difficult to enjoy, but the Lord shows us that you can approach even those jobs joyfully. The key is to associate your work both with the Lord’s work and to see it as the Lord see...

Did the Father Really Turn His Face Away?

Jennifer Slattery

This is more than an interesting biblical debate. If Father God could, or would, desert His Son during such extreme obedience and a radical display of love, then what does that say about His response ...

3 Important Reminders from the Story of Balaam and His Talking Donkey

Lia Martin

In the book of Numbers, we find the story of Balaam. And while we know that all Scripture is God-breathed and true, this story can be a little hard to wrap your mind around. So who exactly was Balaam?...

10 Examples of Generosity in the Bible and How to Follow Them

Timothy L. Smith

Among the central themes of the Bible are money and stewardship....