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Why It Is So Incredible That God Is "Alpha and Omega"

Heather Adams

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End." (Revelation 22:13).In this dynamic passage, God reveals part of His character. It corresponds to another name, Jehova...

30 Bible Verses That Talk about Time

Whitney Hopler

Time is one of our most valuable resources. We feel the pressure of our busy schedules crammed into limited time. In order to do what’s most important, we need wise time management. So, it’s vital to ...

When Life Knocks You Off Balance, Cling to Faith

Frank Santora

“For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, A...

What Does it Mean in the Bible That God Remembered?

Jessica Brodie

In every instance of God "remembering," we see that it always includes an action. God never forgets His promises or His people — He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, and the creator o...

Why We Should Be Encouraged That Jesus Is the Same Yesterday, Today and Forever

Jessica Brodie

If you’re feeling vulnerable and rootless today because of the ever-changing tides of culture and the sweep of violence and sometimes evil that often clutches onto this world, take heart. He was, He i...

How Long Is a Generation in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

How many years is a generation in the Bible? The answer helps us to understand not just how the Bible emphasizes the importance of family, but also why it's important to pass lessons on....

How Can Joshua and Caleb’s Powerful Faith Encourage You?

Jessica Brodie

Faith isn’t always easy, but God is the Creator of the universe, the Alpha and the Omega, and God is all-powerful. On our own, we can do little, but when we are doing God’s will, God will always trium...

What Does It Mean That Jesus Holds the Keys of Death and Hades?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Though death is genuine, Christ, by His death and resurrection, claimed victory over it. We who love and cherish Him need have no fear of those who kill the body (Matthew 10:28). In that very moment o...

Why (and How) Should We Pray the Names of God?

Jennifer Waddle

Praying the names of God can be a wonderful reminder of His holy attributes. It can be a way to honor and worship Him. And the peace we receive, by the mere mention of His name, is both comforting and...

How Can I Get Started Reading the Bible?

Allie Boman

If you've become interested in the Bible, you're in good company. The Bible, in one translation or another, has been printed billions of times and remains one of the bestselling books of all time....

10 Ways to Reach Out to Your Neighbors This Halloween

Allie Boman

A candle shines brightest when it’s dark in the room. Halloween is a strange mixture of fall festivities and seemingly harmless kids’ costumes, all mixed in with horror movies and the ce...

How Can We Keep Jesus at the Center of Christmas?

Allie Boman

We're all busy this time of year it seems, and the closer we get to the 25th, the busier things get. But our whole reason for celebrating is the birth of the Christ! That simple and crucial fact can b...

What Is the Significance of the First Commandment?

Emma Danzey

How can you find freedom in knowing that Jesus fulfilled the Law for you? When we love the Lord with all of our beings, we can live out the ten commandments, but it all starts with the first commandme...

7 Encouraging Morning Prayers to Center Your Day in the Lord

Jessica Brodie

Coaches often advise people embarking on a lifestyle change to start their day with a positive, affirming routine that both centers and energizes them. Starting the day “right” often leads to a strong...

How Did Jesus' Death Pay the Penalty for Sin?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Jesus is called the Lamb of God and the Last Adam. These two titles help us understand how Jesus’ death paid the penalty for our sin. As the Lamb of God, He fulfilled the Law as the perfect sacrifice....

Jesus Through the Bible

The salvation that was expected in the Old Testament is exhibited in the Gospels and then explained in the rest of the New Testament....

Lessons in Leadership from the Book of Joshua

Allie Boman

Perhaps you are facing an ambiguous leadership transition in your church. You see a person who deserves honor and it’s time for them to step down. Do you wonder why it’s time? In some ca...

Is the “Forever and Ever Amen” Prayer in the Bible?

Andy Lee

"Forever and ever amen" sounds great, but where does the phrase come from?...

Why Should Christians Know What the Chi Rho Means?

Trey Soto

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

Is It Biblical to Say “the Lord Gives, and the Lord Takes Away”?

Jessica Brodie

It’s important to know that God’s plan is not for humans to live separated from Him by sin forever. He gave us temporary bodies on purpose, knowing that if we chose the true path—His Son, Jesus—we wou...