Sam Storms
If there is a single driving force in our society today it may well be what I call instant self-gratification. It is into this mindset in our society that the Bible speaks about fasting. ...
Dr. Ray Pritchard
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
In Matthew 6:10, Jesus instructs us to pray "your kingdom come, your will be done." Easier said than done, most days. What does this call to surrender mean, and why would it look like to live this out...
Jason Soroski
It is an easy trap to fall into, and we are all just a social post away from it ourselves. Yet the Bible clearly teaches that we are not to seek attention, applause, or anything that might puff us up,...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
This speaks volumes to what God chooses to do when he forgives our sin. God’s act of forgiveness towards us is purposeful and intentional. He chooses to display his mercy towards us in the act of forg...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
The Garden of Eden was Heaven on earth - at least until the Fall of Man. The Bible records that Adam and Eve were cast out of the Garden, and an angel with a flaming sword was set to guard its entranc...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
To have knowledge is to have facts, information, or awareness of something or someone. When we have knowledge of God, we understand his nature, his character, and who he is. This process of growing yo...
Ed Jarrett
Many people automatically look to connect any large-scale disaster to Revelation and see in it a sign of the end. But should we? This article will look at this virus and its relationship to Revelation...
Mike Leake
I can picture it now. Mary going through all of her possessions. She ruffles through everything…nothing seems to fit. Nothing quite does it. And then she sees it. The most valuable possession in their...
Bethany Verrett
When analyzing a story with about something as difficult to believe as Jonah being swallowed by a whale, it is important to remember that, while the Bible does have parables and metaphors in it, it is...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
You can rejoice when taking communion because your forgiveness, your redemption, your eternal life is all because of the great sacrifice Jesus made for you. Don’t let communion just be a solemn moment...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
I believe one of the greatest gifts God has given you is hope. After all, that is what his promises are designed to do – inspire hope. It gives us the ability to look at any situation and know that re...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
In Philippians 1:21, the apostle Paul writes "for me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." But, did the apostle make a typo? What exactly does he mean that to live is Christ? And moreover, how is it...
Micah Maddox
Over and over we see stories and verses that bring us back to the same place. Some call it peace. Some call it perseverance. Some express it as strength beyond their mind. But all of these things po...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
When God sees you he approves of you because you are a bearer of his righteousness. You are justified in his sight. If you let that sink in you will find great reason to rejoice because God sees you a...
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...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Divorce is a real and prevalent issue both inside and outside the church. When it comes to the topic of divorce, this can be a little bit like The Scarlet Letter. If you are not familiar with th...
Michael Jakes
The church is the body of Christ, a gift from the Father for us to grow in community, and grow closer to Him. But churches are filled with sinful human beings, ourselves included! When problems arise,...
Mike Leake
For the Aaronic priesthood, the ephod was given elaborate detail. This attention to detail and its costly production is an indication that this was one of the most important items among the priestly g...
If there were a universe in which there was no evil that hurt people or dishonored Christ, there would be only love and no hate. There would be nothing to hate. But in a world like ours it is necessar...