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What Does the Bible Say about Immigrants?

Mike Leake

We can debate laws and such within our nation when it comes to the receiving of immigrants, how to handle asylum-seekers, and whether or not to provide refuge as a nation. But the Scriptures call us t...

What Makes an Apostle?

Lisa Loraine Baker

It is common for countries to send ambassadors as representatives to other nations. The ambassador’s role is ensuring that his country is well represented, and occasionally for the purpose of making t...

What Does It Mean to Be a Citizen of God's Kingdom?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

As a citizen of a country, you are granted certain rights. For example, you have the right to vote, the right to work, and the right to pay taxes (even though that is a right I would gladly give up if...

10 Things to Do if You're Alone on Christmas

Lindsey Brady

Christmas is one of those holidays that is amazing for catching up with those that are closest to you—friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, etc. But for many, Christmas can be one of the loneliest ti...

The Importance of Honor in the Christian Life

Frank Santora

Memorial Day is upon us again. It’s the holiday that kicks off summer; we fire up the grill, plant the garden, and pack up the sweaters. But what many people don’t realize is that, in reality, Memoria...

Did God Create Hell?

Mike Leake

Hell is a place of separation from the goodness of God, and all the good which He has created. How could we say that God could create such an awful place? We begin to answer this question when we cons...

Who Are the Edomites in the Bible?

Meg Bucher

Jacob and his brother Esau, sons of Isaac and grandsons of Abraham, were said to have come out of the womb fighting. The story of the manipulative way Jacob convinced Esau to forgo his inheritance und...

Is Your Hope in Jesus on the 9/11 Anniversary?

Carrie Dedrick

The most important thing we can remember about 9/11 is how it points our way to Christ....

5 Powerful Prayers for Israel

Vivian Bricker

Dear Lord, please bring healing to Israel. Israel is your chosen nation and the country that is close to your heart. They have suffered much pain and hurt these past few days. Please bring peace, secu...

Why Christians Should Be Concerned about Israel

Sue Schlesman

It’s been less than a week since the Palestinian militant group launched a highly coordinated attack on Israel from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. Our social media feeds are blowing up with posts ab...

Living as Christian Exiles

Christians are not strangers because they have moved from their homeland to a new country. They are exiles because their identity has so radically changed....

One Christian's "Mini-festo"

David Burchett

Much has been made recently about the Evangelical Manifesto. First of all, I really dislike the word manifesto. Perhaps because I immediately think of the Communist Manifesto when I hear the word. But...

How to Trust God in the Difficult Seasons of Change

Misty Honnold

Seasons come and seasons go. We can count on it. Summer fades into fall, fall into the crisp winter season, which sprouts anew each year into spring. Spring saunters into summer and the cycle continue...

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...

Why Should Christians Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

Emma Danzey

The third Monday in January marks a day of great celebration in America. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of God who helped pave the way for unity and freedom. Much like a modern-day Moses, King foll...

8 Prayers for Election Day

Bethany Verrett

Every four years, the nation focuses on the national political arena, studies two candidates and two agendas, then decides between them in a presidential election. Leading up to the vote, Christi...

Why Do We Avoid Reading Revelation?

Ed Jarrett

Revelation is the last book in the Bible and is a letter written to seven churches in what is today the country of Turkey. It was written by John at Jesus direction. Beyond that there are a wide var...

Biblical Reasons Christians Should Vote

Emma Danzey

Although we ultimately must trust the Lord in His sovereignty with whoever is in the Oval Office, the House, the Senate, and the Supreme Court, we have a valuable role to play. We have the choice to v...

Here Are 8 Freedoms to Thank God for This Independence Day

Guy Hatcher

The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announced the separation of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain. With this, a new nation was ...

3 Powerful Examples of Godly Leadership

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

“Leadership is the art of motivating a group of people to act toward achieving a common goal.” – Susan WardWhether you realize it or not, we are all called to lead. For some, your leadership responsib...