Dawn Wilson
God chose Mary for what might be called the most important job in world history—bringing the Messiah into the world. Her life would take a sharp detour from planning her marriage to preparing for the ...
Randy Alcorn
The New Testament reflects much more specific revelation from God of the afterlife. Yet there are some strong Old Testament indicators, though not nearly as many....
Betty Dunn
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end, it leads to destruction” Proverbs 14:12. What is the “right” way to live? ...
Bethany Verrett
At every turn it seems there is a sudden problem, or bad habits creep in, and it feels like our walks are set back. Sometimes a tragedy strikes so great our faith shakes. Though they may feel the sa...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Certain biblical words take on extra spiritual “weight” in the light of their object. Reverence is one such term. ...
Jason Soroski
The Bible is very clear about the requirements for pastors and elders in a church, but there are no specific requirements for a “pastor’s wife.” I have become quite familiar with the ups-and-downs of ...
Heather Adams
Some people think showing humility is a sign of weakness. But actually, it reflects maturity - having a strong sense of self-acceptance and a love for others. Humbleness comes from acknowledging that ...
Jami Amerine
When I found out I wasn’t following the real Jesus, I was totally undone. The hard work of making Jesus fit my brain, answer when I called, and label me righteous was a full-time job that robbed me of...
Hope Bolinger
The Bible is an ancient text, no matter which book you are reading. But even though it was written during a highly male-centered time period, it has plenty of empowering stories of women. One of these...
Bethany Verrett
As humans, we experience a wide range of emotions, sometimes all in one day. God gets this, and he understands those strong feelings. But when those strong feelings morph into things like hatred, bitt...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Family is an important concept in the Bible. God instituted family when He created Eve as a helpmeet for Adam. The rest of the Bible speaks of family in its various roles, and most important is the ch...
Lisa Loraine Baker
The Pishon River is the first among the four rivers named that stem from the division of the river found in the Garden of Eden. ...
Christianity.com Editorial Staff
Hell is a place of total, conscious, eternal separation from the blessings of God. If a person rejects God all throughout life, never submitting to him in repentance, then the person will enter eterni...
Connor Salter
Bible passages like Psalm 107 affirm that we should give thanks to the Lord at all times, not because things are going well but because he is worthy of our thanks....
Blair Parke
Although some may feel that God owes them more respect than others (think the Sanhedrin and those who based their faith on their works), God sees everyone equally and doesn’t hold the lives of anyone ...
Ron Edmondson
Many pastor’s wives are facing burnout, a sense of loneliness, and some even struggle to come to church. That should not be. Here are 7 ways you can offer real encouragement....
Bethany Verrett
The High Priest is not like a pastor or priest, though both do have the ability and knowledge of the Scriptures to teach them. It is a mediator position, someone who intercedes between man and God, an...
Emma Danzey
Snow is the precipitation of winter. It helps to provide water that is soaked into the ground and used towards the spring blooms. In God’s goodness, He provides for the needs of the land and people th...
Connor Salter
The archangel Michael is a being mentioned in three books of the Bible. Each one gives a little bit more detail about Michael’s duties. ...
Jessica Brodie
For those who don’t have it, depression can be hard to understand. A mood disorder with both mental and physical impacts, depression is different from typical feelings of sadness or grief. Som...