Frank Santora
Crucifixion of one’s flesh first requires the voluntary crucifixion of our will, which as we all know, does not die easily, but leads to the life everyone longs for. It’s why Jesus recognized that “di...
Heather Adams
In God’s view, gaining self-control is part of our progression toward Christ-likeness. In fact, the Apostle Paul included it in a list of basic qualities that believers should cultivate. “But the frui...
Connor Salter
Salome probably doesn’t top your list of biblical characters. The New Testament mentions one woman with that name, and other documents indicate another, more well-known, woman in the New Testament als...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Guarding your heart is not much different from what we do in other parts of our lives. For example, we know if you eat terrible food, then your body will not operate at its best. If you spend more mon...
Linda Lyle
Does fly in the ointment come from the Bible or from Shakespeare?...
Woodrow Kroll
Long before he was dropped into the lions’ den, Daniel’s faith endured a hostile environment....
Emma Danzey
Believers are beautifully said to be the firstfruits of God. This is an absolute humbling thought. We as sinners redeemed by Jesus can be considered the firstfruits of the Lord. ...
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....
Britt Mooney
The Bible makes a difference between our plans and God’s purposes, telling us not to boast about tomorrow (Proverbs 27:1). Therefore, God must teach us a whole new way of living....
Heather Adams
Simple and direct, this list from God has had the power to equip believers throughout the ages to live well. The Laws are echoed throughout Scripture, and woven into the truths of the Old Testament, a...
Struggle in the Christian life is inevitable, lifelong and ultimately beneficial. We encounter God’s grace through our trials in ways that would not happen if the trials had not come in the first plac...
Debbie Wilson
To judge means: to separate, to pick out, select, choose. By implication, it means to condemn, punish—avenge, conclude. It also carries the idea of having discernment. The passage where Jesus said, “D...
John Barnett
The whole goal of a Titus 2 woman is to train younger women in Biblical, simple-to-measure, Spirit-empowered, love-based living. Here are the 6 characteristics....
Dr. Michael A. Milton
You cannot separate the will of God in the believer’s life from the cross of Christ in His Son our Savior, Jesus Christ. Our lives follow the ruling motif of the cross of Christ. And in this we are sa...
Stephen Baker
Luke’s account of Cleopas is one of enlightenment. This encounter with Jesus took place on Resurrection Sunday. ...
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...
Russell Moore
Too many of our “opponents” see us as morally-prissy Victorians who don’t want people doing “naughty” things in our presence. Let’s demolish that pretense....
Will we have personal identity in heaven? And will we recognize family and friends?...
Want more joy in your day? Cultivate it! Joy springs from viewing the day's events from eternity's perspective. ...