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What Gives Christmas Its Meaning?

Dr. Roger Barrier

Dear Roger,From your perspective, what is the real meaning of Christmas? Can you help me dig deeper and really understand?Sincerely, EstherDear Esther,When I think of the real meaning of Christma...

Why Did People Wear Sackcloth and Ashes When They Grieved?

Heather Riggleman

Sackcloth and ashes were an outward sign of mourning, repentance, or abasement. It was a type of cloth made of black goat’s hair that was thick, rough, and coarse material. ...

20 Inspiring Baby Names Found in the Bible

Emma Danzey

As believers in Christ, the Bible is always a popular place to go to find inspiration for a child’s name. However, maybe you or a loved one is looking for something a little more outside of the box....

How to Be Brave

Heather Adams

By spending time studying God’s Word, lifting up prayers, and giving Him worship, we’ll grow in our knowledge and awe of Him. Our faith will increase, which will help us to stand more firmly when chal...

The Powerful Contrast Between Eve’s Disobedience and Mary’s Obedience

Barbara Latta

Chaos, strife, and mayhem permeate the world. And all because of a piece of fruit.Well, it does go a little deeper than that, but the tree’s enticement was the catalyst that began the downfall of mank...

10 Examples of Feminine Courage from Women in the Bible

Rachel Lehner

Have you ever wondered what a word fitly spoken looks like? The Old Testament has many examples of women who spoke words of courage and help and displayed a kind of God-confidence that is to be admire...

7 Evening Prayers to Help You Wind Down

Pamela Palmer

Prayer is an important part of our faith and helps believers connect with God. The Bible gives accounts of God’s children praying. Noah prayed. Abraham prayed. Esther prayed. Daniel prayed. And there ...

5 Things to Consider When Launching a New Ministry

Sheila Alewine

“Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; and confirm for us the work of our hands; yes, confirm the work of our hands” (Psalm 90:17).Almost six years ago my husband informed the elders of o...

Why Did John the Baptist Say 'He Must Become Greater' about Jesus?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

“He must become greater; I must become less” is a powerful and compelling declaration made by John the Baptist, quoted in John 3:30 NIV...

What Is the Meaning of Lent? - Biblical Meaning and Purpose

Candice Lucey

Lent is meant to be a time of repentance. These 40 days are set aside to praise and worship the Lord; to read the Bible more, and to pray more often. Christians who observe Lent correctly anticipate d...

Is Easter Pagan? The Holiday's Origins and History 

Jay Ryan

There has been an increasing trend among evangelicals to shun Easter as allegedly being derived from a pagan source. Explore the history here!...

Why Was the Tribe of Benjamin Important?

Hope Bolinger

When Jacob has his 12 sons, each of them went on to be leaders of a "tribe," and each were blessed upon their father's death. Some of these, like the tribe of Levi, were extremely significant and long...

What Does the Bible say about Adoption?

Hope Bolinger

The Bible seems to have a lot to say about adoption, but churches don’t often dive into this much beyond saying that Christians are adopted into the family of Christ when they accept Jesus as ...

What Is the Chronological Order of the 66 Books of the Bible?

Jessica Brodie

The Bible is indeed a well-organized collection of writings penned by more than two dozen authors spanning thousands of years. Instead of being organized chronologically, it is organized by literary g...

What Is the Apocrypha and Can We Trust It?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

There are plenty of variations, not only within Protestant, Orthodox, Roman Catholic communities but also within Bible editions. Indeed, the history of “what’s in” and “what&rs...

What Does the Bible Say about Women?

Kristi Woods

The Bible uses the word “man” throughout its pages. All twelve disciples were men. Many of the stories we read center on males, including those of Moses, Abraham, Paul, David and Joshua. But what does...

Will We Recognize Friends in Heaven?

Will we have personal identity in heaven? And will we recognize family and friends?...

Surprising Things the Bible Says about Being a Wife

Emma Danzey

However, as believers, we are gifted with the Bible from God which teaches us and instructs us as women in every area of life, including marriage. Today we will study what does the Bible say about bei...

12 Ways Christians Can Relieve Stress

Heather Adams

I’ve come to see that through God’s strength, I can break the hold stress has on me when it hits. And sometimes, the simplest things are the most effective. Here are some ways I’m learning to handle t...

How Many Wives Did King David Have and What Do We Know about Them?

Annette Griffin

But while God was raising up this mighty man of valor to be a fearless leader and man after His own heart, the women who would become King David’s wives were also being groomed to become a part of God...