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6 Intentions to Bring into This Holiday Season

Carley Marcouillier

The holidays tend to get hectic for all of us. We want to be intentional with our time and spend quiet moments reflecting on Jesus and why we celebrate, but things just seem to get away from us. If yo...

10 Things You Should Know about Church Father Augustine

Josie Siler

Augustine was one of the most important church fathers, bridging the gap between ancient and medieval Christianity. But what makes him so important?...

What Is Our Battle Between the Flesh and the Spirit?

Kristi Walker

We all have a physical body, but we also all have a spiritual soul. How do these two work together, and often fight against each other, when it comes to our identity in Christ?...

6 Beautiful Truths about Biblical Hope

Lia Martin

The Psalms are replete with hope in God for deliverance. Isaiah 40:31 assures us those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Even Job, in his inconceivable situation, proclaims “Though he sl...

What Does it Mean That Believers Are the Firstfruits of God?

Emma Danzey

Believers are beautifully said to be the firstfruits of God. This is an absolute humbling thought. We as sinners redeemed by Jesus can be considered the firstfruits of the Lord. ...

Who Are the Nicolaitans Found in Revelation?

Lisa Loraine Baker

As gleaned from these passages, we know the Nicolaitans sought to teach the church something other than the truth. Whether they added to or subtracted from, we do not know....

When Was Judaism Founded According to the Bible?

Valerie Fentress

Judaism is one of the three major religions of our world. But when was Judaism founded? ...

Why Is "All Creation Groaning"?

Pamela Palmer

Paul alluded to something very significant in this passage – creation is groaning. Believers are groaning inwardly. Creation is in bondage, just as humanity feels the weight of sinfulness, death, and ...

Lessons from Esau Selling His Birthright for Soup You May Not Have Seen Before

Emma Danzey

In the story, Esau sells his birthright for soup. Today we are going to unfold the truths and applications behind this powerful biblical testimony....

How to Overcome a Distorted View of God as a Father

Rachel Britton

As we think about this special relationship with God, we should remember our heavenly Father is not human (Numbers 23:19). “God is spirit” says John 4:24. Yet because God is Spirit, this can make Him ...

Why Should Christians Know What the Chi Rho Means?

Trey Soto

How has the Chi Rho lasted for centuries as a Christian symbol?...

How Are We "More Than Conquerors" in Christ?

Bethany Verrett

No matter what difficulties appear in an individual’s life, Romans 8:37 reminds the reader that Jesus has already ensured their eternal salvation, and the future is glorious. God wants to be Father to...

Is the Heresy of Adoptionism Still Plaguing the Church?

Tim Pietz

While the vast majority of biblical scholars reject these claims, it’s universally accepted that adoptionism was one of the earliest heresies to plague the church....

Zephaniah: A Brutal Warning and a Powerful Hope

Brad Simon

Zephaniah’s prophecy would play a pivotal role in the spiritual awakening that swept across the land. As the nation turned back to God in repentance, revival swept across the land. Hearts and minds we...

Since God Saved Us, Do We Owe Him the Rest of Our Lives?

Kristi Walker

Is it true? Did He pay the full price for my sin, and yet I still “owe” Him my life? If it is truly finished, if God is satisfied, if I am justified, why must I live a life as a “living sacrifice?”...

What Does Apollyon Mean?

Britt Mooney

The Bible isn’t silent about destruction. In fact, one New Testament being is named “destruction”... Apollyon. ...

How Can the Church Support Foster Families?

Sheila Alewine

Foster parents care for children who may or may not be orphans. Foster care is designed to be temporary, a time of separation so that the parent(s) can get needed help. The goal is always for a family...

Does the Christmas Story in the Bible Contract Itself?

Sylvia Schroeder

We get two Christmas stories in the Bible, featuring different guests who meet Jesus and some very different details. Do these stories contradict each other?...

How to Respond When People Say the Bible Is Metaphorical

Denise Kohlmeyer

How would you respond if someone said to you, “The Bible is only metaphorical. You can’t take it literally.” Chances are, you’d be stumped, tongue-tied, at a loss for how to answer. But the answer is ...