Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
This speaks volumes to what God chooses to do when he forgives our sin. God’s act of forgiveness towards us is purposeful and intentional. He chooses to display his mercy towards us in the act of forg...
Derek Brown
When we face temptation, we tend to think only of ourselves. Rarely do we consider how our actions might affect others. But temptation is an interpersonal issue that draws people into a tangled web an...
Dr. Michael A. Milton
"Forgive me father, for I have sinned." Most Protestants are familiar with the Catholic act of confession and penance. But despite the fact that this is largely a Catholic-only practice, is there Bibl...
Lianna Davis
The Reformer Martin Luther said, “All teachers of Scripture concludes that the essence and the nature of prayer are nothing else than the raising of the heart, it follows that everything which is not ...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Most people are familiar with the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. They were given a command not to eat from a tree, which they did not follow and as the saying goes, the rest is history.O...
Ed Jarrett
Do humans have free will to make decisions? Or does that take away from God's power and sovereignty? These are some of the biggest questions of our faith, and there's no simple answer. But taking a lo...
Heather Riggleman
Let’s be clear, masturbation is an act of instant, self-gratification. It is quite the opposite of the self-control that we are constantly reminded of in the Bible. Self-control is an act of obedience...
Jessica Brodie
Some people wake up, grab their phone and start scrolling through news headlines or social media to start the day. Other people slink toward the coffeemaker or lace up their running shoes to hit the g...
Cindi McMenamin
“I want to serve at my new church but I’m not sure I’m the kind of person they’re looking for,” a smart and talented, yet humble young woman told me as we shared a meal together. When I asked “What k...
Madison Hetzler
When Jesus met John the Baptist in the rippling current of the Jordan River, he ordained for his church the holy act of baptism. As Christ-followers came to identify with Jesus as their Lord, they t...
Rachel Britton
The Bible instructs us to make every effort to do what is right in the eyes of God. But God’s Word does not just give us instructions, it shows us by example how to do the right thing. Through real st...
Ed Jarrett
As Christians, our goal should be Christlikeness – becoming like Jesus in all we say and do. But that is not something that happens automatically when we come to faith. It requires an intentional and ...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Over the last few years, the idea of justice has taken center stage in America. There have been numerous rallies and calls for justice all over the nation. From time to time, you may have even heard a...
Ashley Hooker
Worship is a term used in every Christian’s walk of faith. It is often thought of as an act or something done one or twice a week, Sunday and Wednesday. The truth is that worship is a way of l...
Lisa Loraine Baker
The Bible is clear that sex should be confined to a husband and wife. But it doesn't say much, or anything, about some other sexual acts. So can we conclude then that masturbation or other sexual acts...
Dr. Michael A. Milton
The baptism, or anointing, of our Lord Jesus spans Eternity Past and Eternity Future. The ceremonial act fulfills the signs and symbols anticipated in the Old Testament priesthood and looks toward His...
Emma Danzey
When we consider the words “No trespassing” in our modern culture, this means that there is a clear boundary established that we are not legally allowed to break. In a similar way, and biblically spea...
Dawn Wilson
Statistics indicate the average person, who lives roughly 79 years on Earth, spends about 26 of those years sleeping, plus seven more years trying to get to sleep. Sleep boosts the well-being of every...
Sheila Alewine
A good friend often shares this reminder: God is never late, and rarely early; He is an on-time God. These are encouraging words for all of God’s people who believe in prayer and worship a sovere...