Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith
Jairus is significant in the Bible because Jesus raised his daughter from the dead. Jesus had just healed a man who was demon-possessed....
Hope Bolinger
In the ninth chapter of the book of Daniel, we see a young man recently taken captive, praying for help and deliverance. What can we learn today from Daniel's prayer?...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Miriam was Moses’ older sister and though she is not talked about a lot in Scripture, she played an important part in the life of Moses and the nation of Israel. There are four key places where Miriam...
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...
Bethany Verrett
In our modern world, doves are a sign of peace. But this bird, which can be found in almost all corners of the earth, has many different meanings in Scripture. From its connection to Noah and the floo...
Neither Jesus nor the Holy Spirit has ever sinned. But both have grieved. Both have been sorrowful. Therefore, godly sorrow is possible. ...
Ashley Hooker
We are living in difficult times, physically, spiritually, and for many, emotionally. But the Psalms are never shy about tackling big emotions. Much like us, King David also faced challenges and pain....
Jessica Brodie
While he spoke words that were impressive and astonishing, they ultimately were skeptical — after all, this was Joseph’s kid, a regular person, not someone who had the right to proclaim the fulfillmen...
Bethany Verrett
David was a shepherd and a king, but he was also a prophet. There were prophecies the Messiah would fulfill throughout the Book of Psalms. They were highly specific, and the Lord Jesus would explain h...
Lynette Kittle
It’s the anniversary again of 9/11. A day marked by shock, terror, sorrow, and tremendous loss, where we remember the devastating terrorist attacks against America that deeply impacted our nat...
Maggie Cooper
In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus leads the Beatitudes with "blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." But we can get mixed up in what exactly it means to be "poor in spiri...
Jenna Brooke Carlson
The meaning of hesed is special and different than the type of love we see portrayed in the culture. Hesed demonstrates true commitment without strings attached....
Frank Santora
Most of us by the time we reach adulthood, find ourselves walking with a hobble and limping our way into the presence of Almighty God! You may think that a limp makes you weak and vulnerable, but...
Stephanie Pavlantos
The Feast of Unleavened Bread is one of the most important events in the Jewish calendar, and vital to understanding what really happened when Jesus was in Jerusalem over Passover season....
Mike Leake
There are invitations for us to put ourselves in that ditch of despair and realize the stupidity of our racism, the ignorance of our self-focus, the rebellious nature of our tribalism, and to call us ...
Andy Lee
"Forever and ever amen" sounds great, but where does the phrase come from?...
John UpChurch
Perhaps you’ve been told that as a Christian you must learn to “trust in the Lord with all your heart.” But what does that mean each day? Follow these 7 daily steps to make sure you’re leaning on the ...
Bethany Verrett
This book provides a bridge from the Old Testament to the New, and shows that while there are divisions in this life, all are one in Christ. One day we shall live as one people in God’s kingdom. ...
Pamela Palmer
Baptism is an important event in the life of the believer. It signifies rebirth into one's faith and a commitment to the Lord. But Jesus lived a perfect sinless life, and is one part of the Trinity. S...
Ashley Hooker
While hitting rock bottom hurts in the moment, it is essential to building a stronger relationship with God. This point could not be plainer than in the story of the prodigal son. ...