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Ascension Day – A Call to the Great Commission

Peyton Garland

Though there are no Ascension Day "rules" hidden in the Bible, I believe this celebration compels us to fulfill the Great Commission....

What Does Selah Mean in the Bible?

Tammy Kennington

Selah is one of the Old Testament's more mysterious words, central to worship. Discover what this word means in the Bible....

How Did God Use Pestilence in the Bible?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

One common theme for the pestilence we see in Scripture that you must not overlook is pestilence or plague has a divine origin, meaning it was God’s direct intention to bring the pestilence for a spec...

Is Coronavirus One of the Plagues in the Book of Revelation?

Ed Jarrett

Many people automatically look to connect any large-scale disaster to Revelation and see in it a sign of the end. But should we? This article will look at this virus and its relationship to Revelation...

Why Do We Have to Let Our "Yes Be Yes, and Our No Be No"?

Michael Jakes

Christ in essence is saying here, that not only are we to be people who mean what we say, we are also to be people who keep what we say. If we have to resort to an oath to uphold or reinforce our word...

6 Beautiful Hymns to Prepare Your Heart for Easter

Jessica Brodie

There are many more hymns we can sing, read, and otherwise reflect on as we approach Easter. These are a good start. Whether you prefer old hymns or new, whether you count these among your favorites o...

Should Christians Bet on Sports?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Sports betting falls into one of those gray areas that we wrestle with in Christianity. To define it accurately, betting on sports is gambling – it is no different from buying a lottery ticket or goin...

What the Bible Says about the Idea of Transgenderism

Dr. Michael A. Milton

It is difficult to imagine a contemporary social movement that is more dangerously consistent with the downward spiral of Romans chapter one than transgenderism. Read these words from St. Paul an...

Discover the Power of Luke's Gospel: A Greek Word Study without Greek

Those students of the Bible who don't read Greek can still reach beyond the English Bible to the original Greek in four easy steps....

When God Calls

The man Jonah is indeed like us in a number of ways. Learning to identify with him is our key to the meaning of his story—and our big mistake if we fail to do so....

4 Reasons Skin Color Doesn't Matter to God (and it Shouldn't Matter to You)

Kristen Terrette

I hope to do my part in stopping stereotypes and prejudicial judgment in future generations because God doesn't care about skin colors and here are four reasons why we know that's true......

What Is the Mark of Cain?

Bethany Verrett

The Mark of Cain was most likely a physical mark left by God on Cain’s head, which demonstrated to the world He had God’s protection; ultimately, the Bible does not need to go into more detail, becaus...

Should Christians Get Vaccinated?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Outside of religion and politics, few issues cause such division as that of vaccinations. But no matter where you stand, how should Christians respond to this issue? Does the Bible support, or deny va...

4 Verses to Read at Your Thanksgiving Table This Year

Hope Bolinger

When it comes to reading Scripture at holidays, we often limit ourselves to Easter and Christmas. But the Bible is packed full of beautiful verses to spur us towards thankfulness! After all, the Israe...

What the Witch of Endor Warns Us about Modern Witchcraft

Lisa Loraine Baker

The witch expected a satanic imitation, not the real Samuel. The witch’s description was enough to convince Saul it was Samuel who had been summoned. The witch of En-Dor did nothing but show up a...

How Long Was Jesus on the Cross?

Bethany Jett

Crucifixions could last a few days, so when we celebrate Easter and daily remember Jesus’s sacrifice, we must understand what happened to Jesus, which begs the question: How long was Jesus on the cros...

Why Was Capernaum Such an Important City in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

In the ancient world, Capernaum was the place to live if you wanted a life as a merchant. Capernaum existed as a trading village of about 1500 people on the northwestern Galilean seashore to the south...

What Does the Bible Say about Cloning?

Hope Bolinger

Would a clone have a soul? What does a creator think about someone distorting His creation? Contemplating what the Bible says about life's sanctity and the nature of evil goes a long way to helping us...

5 Things to Know about Pestilence in the Bible

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

If you know the history of the Israelites and how they spent four hundred years in the wilderness as God dealt with them, you know that they suffered many things. Some of that had to do with pestilenc...

5 Prayers for Women after Roe v. Wade Decision

Molly Law

As we all desperately want our voices to be heard, I want mine to be in prayer for the women who feel alone and hopeless — for the pregnant and single — for all women to whom this concerns. I pray for...