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Why Does James Say We Should Be "Slow to Speak"?

Pamela Palmer

The letter written by James was penned to Jewish Christians scattered throughout the Roman Empire. It contains many key themes, such as trials, faith and works, wisdom, and riches and poverty. The let...

Can We Really Tame Our Tongues?

Frank Santora

When your untamed mouth starts down the path of destruction – be a lion tamer and stop, listen to, and yield to the Holy Spirit instead. He is the good Ring Master in this crazy life circus. ...

How Old Was Joseph Most Likely When He Married Mary?

Valerie Fentress

How old was Joseph when he married Mary? Was he a teen heartthrob, an older businessman, or even a widower?  ...

How Do We Avoid the Sneaky Sin of Wrath?

Britt Mooney

Wrath is such as tempting, intoxicating sin. So how can we avoid it?...

Overcoming the Curse of Words

The curse of words includes words spoken by others (or even by yourself) that are intended to inflict harm or damage, to belittle you, or to wish you evil. But, in Christ, no curse of words has to con...

5 Ways to Love Your Unsaved Friends

Denise Kohlmeyer

Here are a few ways to express our love to our unsaved friends. These can also apply to unsaved family members, co-workers, neighbors—anyone in your relationship sphere who does not know Jesus as Savi...

5 Things to Remember about Soli Deo Gloria

Stephanie Englehart

Because we were created from God’s glory, for His glory, there is no greater joy on earth than giving God glory (1 Peter 1:8)....

25 Verses to Help Us Build Healthy Communication with One Another

Heather Adams

Throughout Scripture, the Lord lays out a purpose for connecting with others that goes beyond simple interaction. Through our conversations and correspondences we are meant to be a light for Him in th...

How Can We Extend Grace This Christmas?

Ruth Clemence

Grace is described as a gift which justifies us before God through the redemption that is in Jesus (Romans 3:24). However, like any gift we may open this holiday season, will we receive it with joy an...

How Do We Deal with the Things That Cause Us to Stumble?

Frank Santora

 Jesus was making a statement that we must not get comfortable and ignore sin in our lives. In fact, He expects us to judge ourselves, repent and turn away from sinful things (and “cut it of...

How Can We Pray through Our Anger?

Bethany Verrett

Being angry does not mean someone should refrain from prayer until such a time as they feel they can approach the throne of God. He wants His people to go to Him in all things, especially if going to ...

What Does the Bible Say about Judging Others?

Feeling the eyes of judgement makes most people squirm. And yet, in our sinful minds it's so easy to jump to conclusions about people and sling words of judgement without a second thought. But what d...

How Can We Overcome Evil with Good?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

For many when you are confronted with evil, a typical response and if we are honest probably the most desired response, is to strike back with evil. Yet despite this natural desire to want to strike b...

What Does It Take to Pursue God's Way, Not Our Own?

Robert Martinez

The Bible is clear that following Christ is not a passive activity! We cannot continue to live our old lives while pursuing the perfect righteousness of Christ. We need to put our trust in God and His...

How Should We Respond When Our Faith Is Criticized?

Heather Adams

Christians are called to live and speak differently than those “of the world.” But many believers find themselves worrying that if they fully live out their faith, others will judge or criticize them....

Where Is God?

Whitney Hopler

“Where is God?” Let’s explore what the Bible says about where God is and what we can do when we feel distant from him. ...

How Do We Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord?

Linda Lyle

How do we stand still and see the salvation of the Lord? The steps are simple, but simple doesn’t mean easy....

Sunday School Lesson: Life Lessons from the Book of Esther

Esther is the best “textbook" of the Scriptures about the providence of God, and how He works in the perfect way and the perfect timing to accomplish His purposes....

Is It Actually Possible to Refrain from Anger?

Emma Danzey

Parents opt to leave home. Governments withhold help to their citizens. Co-workers lie to you. Is it actually possible to refrain from anger and turn from wrath?...