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What Does the Bible Tell Us about the Imago Dei?

Rylie Fine

Imago Dei may be an obscure phrase, but it captures one of the Bible's crucial teachings about humanity's status, identity and value....

Is Everything the Bible Teaches True?

Ed Jarrett

The Bible was not written to satisfy my curiosity or to answer all the questions I might have. It was given to me to enable me to better know my God and to more effectively be in relationship with him...

Why Did People in the Bible Offer Burnt Offerings?

Jessica Brodie

People offered burnt offerings as a way to atone for their wrongdoings, to show appreciation for the Lord, and because they saw it as a way to appease God, whose wrath they feared. They hoped it would...

Why Does Ezekiel Curse Seven Cities?

Hope Bolinger

Throughout Ezekiel, we find a number of curses called down upon various groups of people. Although this may seem odd in lieu of the text showing how God will pour his wrath upon Judah, it makes sens...

Is it Always Sinful to Lie?

Alyssa Roat

God knows we all have the propensity to lie. But what does the Bible say about lying as a sin?...

What Do We Know about the "New Jerusalem"?

Mike Leake

I know that there are things on this earth that are wonderful and beautiful and are able to captivate me. They are deep blessings, but they also have a taint of sin built within them. Can you imagine,...

The Big Picture of the Old Testament

When it comes to describing “the theology of the Old Testament,” not everyone is convinced that there is a single theology represented in these diverse books. It's more fruitful to understand the Old ...

Who Were the Moabite People in the Bible - The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Stephen Baker

The Moabites were a pagan nation, which means they did not worship or serve YHWH. Idolatry was one of the innate characteristics of all the nations surrounding Israel, and Chemosh was the national god...

Ten Power Verses to Guide Your Year in 2024

Blair Parke

Maybe this coming year is the time to change your spiritual focus in life, to embrace a new direction and see where God is leading you in 2024. Maybe you need to change your mindset from unhealthy to ...

How Can Christians Watch Out for the Sneaky Sin of Envy?

Jared Salomon

Several Scripture passages show us the traits of envy and troubles that come from envy. But these passages also advise us on how to watch out for envy....

Reconciliation in the Bible: It's Meaning & Why We Need It

Jessica Brodie

They hurt you so badly it’s impacted much of your life, so badly you’re not sure you can ever forget, let alone forgive. Yet in your heart you know you’re supposed to forgive them....

How to Rest in the Lord When Your World Is Upside Down

Seth L. Scott

The practice of rest can seem like an intangible luxury in our chaotic world, but our willingness to relinquish control in the structure of the day and rhythm of the week to a loving Creator demonstra...

How God Uses Messy Moms to Fulfill His Plan

Sheila Alewine

No matter where we are on the path of motherhood, or even “grand-motherhood,” we can all be classified as “messy moms.” We might be a mess. We might think we’re making a mess of it all, but we all hav...

Your Guide to the Top 10 Most Extraordinary Mothers of the Bible

Liz Kanoy

These mothers were strong in the Lord, and they gave everything they had for their children....

What Does the Bible Say about Darkness?

Lisa Loraine Baker

From the darkness over the waters in Genesis 1 to the darkness overcome at the end of Revelation, the Bible is filled with discussions about darkness. But what does the Bible say about darkness, as a ...

How Does Scripture Instruct Us to Care for the Poor?

Emma Danzey

The Lord calls us in His Word to look out for the needs of the poor. We are to love them well. We are worshiping God when we care for them. We are loving Jesus when we love people who have needs....

5 Incredible Lessons about the Trinity

Emma Danzey

We read throughout the Bible that God is Triune. He is three in one. We can allow this fact about Him to intimidate us, or we can press into the joy, mystery, and reality of how He describes Himself....

Is the Whole Bible about Jesus?

Ed Jarrett

So, is the whole Bible about Jesus? The answer to that depends on the level you are viewing it from. At a high level, I believe that the whole story arc is about Jesus and what he came to do. But at a...

What Does the Bible Say about Relationships?

Kristi Woods

What does the Bible say about relationships? We all have them—with friends, spouses, parents, children, and more. Some flow easily and bring much joy. Others not so much. What, then, should we...

Biblical Encouragement for Those Facing Infertility

Bethany Verrett

Infertility is not a punishment from God, but a byproduct of living in a fallen world; it can also be an opportunity to get to know the Lord better, and pursue different kinds of opportunities to crea...