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8 Things We Can All Do When We Struggle with Jealousy

Heather Adams

Jealousy sometimes washes over us like a tidal wave. Other times it sneaks up, catching us off guard. What makes this emotion tricky is that it’s very personal - what stirs up jealousy in you might no...

What Is the Second Week of Advent Candle's Meaning?

G. Connor Salter

Each advent candle has some special meaning behind it and presents an opportunity to think about the Christmas season in a new way. The second advent takes us from thinking about hope to a related ide...

Why Does Small Group Bible Study Matter?

Pamela Palmer

Maybe you heard a great sermon on community, or you've been seeing the same flyer every Sunday for weeks, advertising a new small group Bible study. But you wonder if it will really be worth your time...

Do Butterflies Have a Spiritual Meaning in the Bible?

Michelle Treacy

One of the beautiful things butterflies can remind us of is the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ. Like butterflies, Jesus was born, died on a cross for us, and was buried in the tomb....

50 Bible Verses and Quotes for Shrove Tuesday

G. Connor Salter

May these Bible verses and quotes about noted Christian thinkers give you encouragement and something to think about this Shrove Tuesday....

Does Christianity Encourage “Hustle Culture?”

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Hustle culture is the mindset that you must always be working hard in pursuit of your dreams, goals, and aspirations. The engagement in the hustle takes center place in your life as you go after your ...

Is Gambling a Sin?

Jessica Brodie

While the Bible doesn’t specifically contain the word “gambling,” a number of passages urge good financial stewardship and warn against being foolish with money or wasteful/get-rich-quick scenarios....

What Nehemiah Teaches about Rebuilding after a Disaster Like COVID-19

Hope Bolinger

It is easy to assume that the Bible doesn't have the answer for every modern problem. However, the people in the Bible experienced similar trials and temptations as us, and looking to them will g...

What Does the Bible Say about Laughter, and Is it Truly the Best Medicine?

Melissa Henderson

“What does the Bible say about laughter?” Scripture shares about the lives of many people and their joys and trials. We are called to share the love of God with others. ...

Is It True That "the Heart Is Deceitful above All Things"?

Jessica Brodie

The concept of listening to our hearts — trusting our minds, our inclinations, our intuitions — when it comes to decision-making is foolish. Instead of trusting our ways, which are false and misguided...

What Grows from a Healthy Fear of the Lord?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

Unlike harmful phobias, the fear of the Lord is most sensible, most wholesome, and most desired. How so? There are at least three revealed truths that stir a godly fear of the Lord....

5 Powerful Lessons from the Book of Habakkuk

Lisa Loraine Baker

No matter what the world foists upon us, God is greater and His plans are far above any human consideration. God truly has the whole world in His mighty, unfailing hands....

What Is God’s Purpose for Our Family?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Family is an important concept in the Bible. God instituted family when He created Eve as a helpmeet for Adam. The rest of the Bible speaks of family in its various roles, and most important is the ch...

5 Ways to Rejoice While Grieving During the Holidays

Kirstyn Mayden

While the holidays invite us to be joyous, it is difficult when we are grieving. When we may not feel like singing “Emmanuel,” the good news is that God is still with us and there is still a reason to...

What Is the Right Way to Pass Judgement?

Christine Carter

Christians are sometimes stereotyped as stodgy and too judgmental in the eyes of the world. The phrase "judge not" or "only God can judge me" have become so commonplace, we often wonder how much Bibli...

Does the Bible Say 'This Too Shall Pass'?

Blair Parke

Let’s get to the heart of the matter: this exact phrase isn’t stated in the Bible. There are several verses that are very close to the wording, but the exact phrase of “this too shall pass” cannot be ...

Beautiful Lessons in Love from Song of Solomon

Kristi Walker

Song of Solomon may seem to have nothing to do with God, but romantic love has everything to do with God! It is completely accurate to say that God is the inventor and author of romantic love which na...

What Can the American Church Learn from Pastor Francis Chan’s House Church Model?

Emma Danzey

The churches are small and include 10-12 people gathering within homes. Every leader is a volunteer and the tithes are given to the poor and missions. Each leader or pastor of the home is an elder of ...

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....