Liz Kanoy
The Burden of DepressionDepression is real … the feelings are real, the pain is real, the burden feels heavy. Depression affects all different kinds of people—people who have enough and people who don...
Lianna Davis
While being in chains for the gospel or on long missionary journeys, the apostle Paul modeled intentional prayer for other believers while at a distance from them. Though Paul was separated from belie...
In the late 1980s, Bobby McFerrin’s song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” rose to the top of the pop charts. The a cappella song with the light reggae beat invited listeners to chill out and put their worrie...
Jessica Brodie
The Messiah, Jesus Christ, is precisely why it is important for Christians to be aware of eschatology, for the entire purpose of the Christ is wrapped up in God’s final plan for humanity. Jesus Christ...
Brittany Rust
Will you follow him? Will you deny yourself, your flesh, and temporary pleasures for a relationship with God and eternity in his presence? Following him isn’t promised to be easy, but he does promise ...
Greg Laurie
If there is a sin that is prevalent in the church today, it’s prayerlessness. So often we miss out on what God wants to do because we don’t pray. As Christians we don’t want to break God’s commandmen...
Rachel Britton
The Bible tells us God’s presence is everywhere and He is with us, yet we can still struggle to understand He is near us at all times. Sometimes it feels like God is far away – that He is no closer th...
Frank Santora
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but...
Blair Parke
“Marriage is what brings us together today”: a famous quote from the romantic classic The Princess Bride, as the main character, Buttercup, begrudgingly is set to wed a man she despises. However, in t...
Heather Adams
Giving impacts how effective a church will be in reaching out to the local community and into the world beyond. Our tithes and offerings can turn into rich blessings for others.While I learned this tr...
Shelby Turner
More often than not, the task of filling classrooms with energetic and faithful volunteers feels impossible for children’s ministry directors. I know firsthand this struggle begins when very f...
Mike Leake
I hate conflict. I’d rather shave with a cheese grater than have to be in conflict. I’m not alone in this sentiment either. Though some people seem to relish conflict, for most of us we would rather a...
Heather Adams
Around the world, mental illness is being recognized as a health crisis. September has been designated as Suicide Prevention month in the U.S., with World Suicide Prevention Day just recently on the...
Christianity.com Editorial Staff
Let us trust in the true physician of our health, going to God in prayer for protection or restoration. Discover some of the best prayers for health to use in supplication to the Lord, requesting the ...
Pamela Palmer
It was a highly significant blessing given from God then, and it is still an imperative blessing today. We can continue using this as a blessing for all God’s beloved followers. The entire blessing de...
Ruth Clemence
There are many ways to see how God was faithful at the very first Easter, how He is faithful now, and how He will continue to be faithful forever....
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Who are you, really? Do you worry as much about who you are when you are alone as you do in front of an audience? Are you working just as hard when the boss is gone as when he is present? Are you sing...
Stephen Baker
During His priestly prayer, His reference to Judas as the son of perdition is rather unsettling, but it’s also important for understanding Jesus’ ministry on earth. ...
Pamela Palmer
This particular Psalm is one of praise and worship as it reflects on and tells of the goodness of the Lord. In his praise and adoration to God, David wrote that he would not forget the benefits of God...
Blair Parke
What do we do in situations where helping a person could actually encourage their problem? How do we share one another’s burdens without it becoming a strain on our finances, emotions, and/or physical...