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Why Do We Pray before We Eat?

Bethany Verrett

“God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food. By His hands we all are fed. Give us Lord our daily bread. Amen.”One of the first things small children learn to do in a Christian household ...

How Can We Model the Love of Christ through Good Listening?

Sheila Alewine

How important is it for a follower of Jesus to be a good listener? Do our social skills matter? To answer, we start with a definition.What, Exactly, Are Social Skills?The simplest definition is “the p...

10 Women of the Bible NOT to Be Like

Cindi McMenamin

When it comes to the women of the Bible, there are many we can learn from in terms of their faith, obedience, and heart for God. Scripture praises the faith of Abraham's wife, Sarah—who believed God...

How Can We Model the Love of Jesus by Showing Compassion?

Sheila Alewine

One of the most visible character attributes of God, as seen in Scripture, is His compassion. Both the Old Testament and New Testament testify to the unconditional love and mercy that arises from His ...

6 Reasons Pursuing the Fruit of the Spirit Still Matters

Kirstyn Mayden

The fruit of the Spirit are nine character traits: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Every believer has access to these traits, because th...

A Warning to the Spiritually Idle and Lazy

Kristi Walker

We all try to work hard, but we're human and sometimes we need a break. But when that break melts into laziness, particularly spiritual laziness, problems can arise. Does God care about idleness, and ...

Does the Bible Condemn Using Tarot Cards?

Lisa Loraine Baker

A piece of printed paper or cardstock is, in and of itself, harmless. But the use of such an article for sinful intent is therefore evil. Because of their use in a sinful manner, it’s best to have no ...

Should Christians Make New Year's Resolutions?

Russell Moore

Some Christians have said that New Year's resolutions can feed into a performance mentality that undermines the gospel....

What it Really Means to Follow Jesus

Brittany Rust

Will you follow him? Will you deny yourself, your flesh, and temporary pleasures for a relationship with God and eternity in his presence? Following him isn’t promised to be easy, but he does promise ...

Beyond Sunday: Is Union with Christ Mysticism?

Paul's teaching on union with Christ has often been labeled as Christian "mysticism." This is an appropriate term if understood in a qualified sense....

What Does Jesus Want for Christmas?

John Piper

What does Jesus want this Christmas? We can see the answer in his prayers. What does he ask God for?...

Why Is it Better to Give Than Receive?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

The goal of giving is altogether related to the worship and the kingship of the Lord Jesus Christ in our lives. And that is why giving is better than receiving. The thing is, because of all of these t...

Why is God Called "Holy, Holy, Holy"? Revelation 4:8 Explained

Hope Bolinger

In Revelation 4:8, readers stumble across a verse that says, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty.” Popularized in worship songs, this short passage in the last book of the New Tes...

Why We Should Be Encouraged That Jesus Is the Same Yesterday, Today and Forever

Jessica Brodie

If you’re feeling vulnerable and rootless today because of the ever-changing tides of culture and the sweep of violence and sometimes evil that often clutches onto this world, take heart. He was, He i...

Can Christians Use Crystals?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

If you think using crystals can help promote “good energy,” then the question you must consider is where is that energy coming from? I can assure you it is not the Holy Spirit....

How Is God the Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever?

Aaron Brown

Though we can conclude now that God is the same, what did the writer of Hebrews 13:8 mean when they said it thousands of years ago? How did they know?...

Who Were Lois and Eunice and How Do They Encourage Today’s Christian Moms?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

If you search through the scriptures, you are not going to find a lot of information about these two women. What you will discover is that these two women had a genuine faith which didn’t just live in...

What Is Mary's Song and What Does It Teach Modern Readers?

Ashley Hooker

In Luke 1:46-55, we find a passage of Scripture known as the Magnificat, or Mary's Song. The words are a beautiful reminder of the faith of Jesus' future mother, particularly in the midst of a...

How Do We Put on the Armor of God's Helmet of Salvation Today?

Sharon Simms

The helmet of salvation may be the most important piece in the armor of God. Here's why it matters so much and how we put it on today....