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6 Intentions to Bring into This Holiday Season

Carley Marcouillier

The holidays tend to get hectic for all of us. We want to be intentional with our time and spend quiet moments reflecting on Jesus and why we celebrate, but things just seem to get away from us. If yo...

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 ...

What Is the Christian's Place in Society?

Michael Jakes

It's something we have all likely been struggling with this year. We know we are to be in the world, but not of it. However, God did still place us in our communities for a reason. So how are Christia...

3 Ways to Wait Patiently on the Lord

Michael Jakes

Whether it was waiting to open presents as a child, or waiting for a big life event like marriage or a promotion as an adult, waiting is hard! But when we start to feel antsy, how are we to respond as...

What Is the Rapture and Is it Biblical?

Ed Jarrett

You've probably seen the movies or heard rumors of the rapture. Faithful believers are whisked away to heaven, while the rest of mankind is left behind in confusion. But what is the rapture, really? I...

A Timely Warning from the Laodicean Church to Us Today

Michael Jakes

Because this church so closely mirrors the mindset and character of today’s church, we should all pay very close attention to Christ’s words and warning to them. The Lord’s message to this church is a...

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said "I Am the Bread of Life"?

Meg Bucher

Jesus uses a lot of powerful "I Am" statements when talking about Himself or the Father, and the first of these is the phrase "I am the bread of life." So, what exactly does this verse mean, and how d...

Why Does Small Group Bible Study Matter?

Pamela Palmer

Maybe you heard a great sermon on community, or you've been seeing the same flyer every Sunday for weeks, advertising a new small group Bible study. But you wonder if it will really be worth your time...

Does the Bible Say 'This Too Shall Pass'?

Blair Parke

Let’s get to the heart of the matter: this exact phrase isn’t stated in the Bible. There are several verses that are very close to the wording, but the exact phrase of “this too shall pass” cannot be ...

What Does the "Renewing of the Mind" Look Like for Christians?

Matt Tommey

That rich and satisfying life manifests in the life of believers through one simple, lifechanging strategy: the renewing of the mind....

How We Can (Actually) Be Encouraged That "the Race Is Not to the Swift"

Blair Parke

What the author of this biblical passage is referencing here is that though we pursue the race of life believing we can get the upper hand, in the end death will still prevail. However, there is still...

Why Did God Cause Eve - and All Women - to Experience Pain in Childbirth?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

There is no curse in giving birth to children. While the pain in childbirth is a reminder of the sinful decision made by Adam and Eve, it is not a curse (even though some women may want to curse in th...

6 Saturday Prayers to Prepare Your Heart for Sunday

Bethany Verrett

Spending time praying and speaking with the Lord can be an excellent way to grow and have the right heart and mind posture for Sunday church service. The Holy Spirit indwells in each believer, and is ...

If Hope Does Not Disappoint Us, Why Are Christians Disappointed All the Time?

Heather Riggleman

“If hope does not disappoint us, why are Christians disappointed all the time?” Before we can answer that question, we need to define what hope is....

How Did Ahijah Predict That Israel Would Split?

Connor Salter

Ahijah was a prophet from the town of Shiloh (1 Kings 11:29). Like many prophets, he served as a spokesperson for when God wanted to inform rulers of what he was going to do. ...

What Does the Bible Say about Suffering and Why Everyone Goes through It?

Tammy Kennington

Suffering, though, is not relegated to Christians alone. What does the Bible say about suffering and why everyone goes through it?...

What Happens Unless the Lord Builds the House?

Melissa Henderson

One of the Bible's more sobering lessons is that our plans will not progress "unless the Lord builds the house." So what do we do to make sure the Lord is building our house?...

5 Ways to Rejoice While Grieving During the Holidays

Kirstyn Mayden

While the holidays invite us to be joyous, it is difficult when we are grieving. When we may not feel like singing “Emmanuel,” the good news is that God is still with us and there is still a reason to...

Is Self-Care a Christian Idea?

Mike Leake

The idea here is that if we want to be useful to other people, then we need to be able to take care of ourselves. There are times when we need to hit the pause button, get filled back up, and then go ...