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How Does Biblical Sabbath Apply in Today's 24-7 World?

Dale Chamberlain

While we aren't bound to Old Testament Sabbath, it still has plenty to teach us about how to live. Here are 5 practical reasons to embrace a regular time of holy rest....

How to Ask God for Forgiveness

Stephanie Englehart

Through the gospel, we are now capable of forgiving others because Jesus has first forgiven us (Ephesians 4:32). Being forgiven by the risen Christ means we now have the power to fight the enemy’s tem...

5 Ways to Love Your Unsaved Friends

Denise Kohlmeyer

Here are a few ways to express our love to our unsaved friends. These can also apply to unsaved family members, co-workers, neighbors—anyone in your relationship sphere who does not know Jesus as Savi...

4 Things We Learn from Jesus' Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

Mike Leake

They are not sheep because they do these good deeds or goats because they fail to do these good deeds, but rather their doing of the good, or failing to do the good, is precisely because of their char...

Does the Bible Say to Avoid Sex Before Marriage?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Sex before marriage is nothing new. But what advice does the Bible give us for handling this complicated topic?...

10 Myths People Believe about Their Church

Malinda Fuller

There is no denying the fact that a perfect church does not exist. Many people think they do, that by some miracle there is a place where quarrels never happen, everyone gets along, and all aspects of...

How Do I Repent?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

To repent or not to repent, that is the question. Well actually it’s not really the question because all of us at some point in life will have to repent. Since we all have to do it, I guess what reall...

14 Verses about Angels and What They Teach Us

Bethany Verrett

In the heavens, God is served and worshipped by spiritual beings who are very different from humans, yet humanity often depicts them as large, winged versions of people. These beings are angels, which...

What Does the Bible Say about Emotions?

Blair Parke

Emotions: they are what can trigger us to get mad at an instant, cry at the drop of a hat, fester unforgiveness in one’s heart, and drive us to succeed at all costs in life. It’s not f...

Why Did Judas Take 30 Pieces of Silver for Jesus?

Joel Ryan

The fact that Judas betrayed his master Jesus was terrible... but as we shall see, the fact that he betrayed Jesus for the paltry sum of 30 pieces of silver made the situation even more tragic, and od...

Why Is Infidelity Such a Serious Issue to God?

Bethany Verrett

Infidelity is another way of saying unfaithfulness. Being faithful to someone involves being truthful, consistent, and available. God is ever faithful, but humans often hurt the Lord through unfaithfu...

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...

What Does the Bible Say about Justice?

Jeannie Myers

The Lord loves justice (Psalm 33:5). All His ways are just and true (Revelation 15:3). Psalm 89:14 tells us that righteousness and justice are the very foundation of His throne. When God lis...

How Many Times Is Love Mentioned in the Bible?

Bethany Verrett

What drives people? There are some who say it is the material urges of survival, others say anger and hate. However, love of country, love of family, even love of self can rally people to powerful act...

What Is Wisdom in the Bible, and Can We Find It apart from God?

Mike Leake

“Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose.” -Yoda“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” -Confucius“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given ...

What Does it Mean to Fear God?

Mark Altrogge

In what sense are we to fear God? The “fear” that brings God pleasure is not our being afraid of him, but our having a high and exalted, reverential view of him....

A Deeper Look at Healing

God designed us to be whole people—body, soul, and spirit. And God cares about the totality of who we are, not just our spiritual side. The health of our bodies matters to him; he knows and cares when...

What Does the Bible Say about Giving?

Jason Soroski

There is no question that generous giving is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, and that there is great joy in giving. ...

What Does It Mean to Be Virtuous?

Heather Adams

“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this...

Was the American Revolution Sinful?

Bethany Verrett

One of the great mysteries of this life that will be answered in eternity is how the delicate balance between God’s sovereign will and man’s free will act in balance toward the end of all things. The ...