Search Results for leaves

Found 187 Results for leaves
What Exactly Is the Tree of Life?

Greg Grandchamp

From the very start of creation in Genesis 2:9 to the end of creation as we know it in Revelation 22:2, we can see the thread of the Tree of Life. From perfection in the garden of Eden, to the return ...

Biblical Guidance for Dealing with Critical In-Laws This Holiday Season

Jennifer Slattery

We bring our insecurities, dysfunction, past hurts, and areas of deception into every encounter, as does everyone with whom we engage. This can lead to misunderstandings and increased hurt. In Matthew...

How to Come Back from Calamity

Frank Santora

What do you do when calamity strikes, when it comes out of nowhere, catches you off guard, and turns your world upside down? The faith of Jochebed provides us with a powerful path that we too can trav...

What All Christians Should Know about Apostasy

Britt Mooney

"Apostasy" sounds like one of those complex, churchy words. But it is a deeply serious issue that is seen throughout Scripture. Just what does this word mean, and is it something that we should be wor...

What Does it Mean "There Is No Rest for the Wicked"?

Molly Law

“'There is no peace,’ says my God, ‘for the wicked'" (Isaiah 57:21). From the moment sin entered the world, mankind forever lost perfect peace and harmony. The Lord told Adam in Genesis 3:17-19 that h...

11 Important Steps a Church Must Take after Losing a Pastor

Greg Grandchamp

Make no mistake, the leadership of a church – any church – is a vital role. The chosen leader must not only represent the high Biblical standards, but also be a fit for the particular culture they are...

Nebuchadnezzar's Restless Night

According to Daniel 2:29, Nebuchadnezzar went to bed one night thinking about the future. He had a dream that was too important to pass over lightly....

What Is the Difference Between Elijah and Elisha?

Hope Bolinger

Some names in the Bible can trip us up, either because they are unfamiliar, or because they are so similar. It gets trickier still when people in the Bible change their names, like Saul becoming Paul ...

Who Was Silas, and What Did He Do for the Early Church?

Mike Leake

Silas was instrumental for the spread of the gospel in the early church. Silas would have also been vital to the establishment of the churches in Macedonia (like Philippians). It seems like Silas was ...

How to Be Brave

Heather Adams

By spending time studying God’s Word, lifting up prayers, and giving Him worship, we’ll grow in our knowledge and awe of Him. Our faith will increase, which will help us to stand more firmly when chal...

Is “Prepare to Meet Thy God” in the Bible?

Lianna Davis

“Prepare to meet thy God” could be harrowing or comforting words. So what makes the difference?...

3 Relevant Lessons from the Rich Young Law-Keeper

Amanda Idleman

Ironically, the rich young ruler was talking to “the way,” but could not see the grace in front of him because he was so caught up in the rules of the religion he was brought up in. He missed the hear...

Seeking God’s Goodness in a Fallen World

Amanda Idleman

If we are honest, even as Christ followers there are some days where finding God’s goodness feels like a treasure hunt. We really have to stretch our hearts and minds to find it. Those are the days wh...

God’s Ultimate Dwelling Place Is with Us

Amanda Idleman

God’s ultimate plan for us, his people and his creation, is to dwell with us. His permanent, forever dwelling place is with us. What a crazy thought to ponder while we are stuck here in the middle, ad...

How God Uses Stress for Our Good and His Glory

Randy Alcorn

Stress is an effective tool in the hands of our God, a tool that is intended both for His glory and our good. In this article we will look at some ways God uses stress....

Did Jesus Go to Hell? - Where was Christ between the Cross and Resurrection

Dr. Roger Barrier

We know where he was part of the time––in Paradise. But a verse about, “preaching to the spirits in prison” opens up other possibilities. ...

What Do We Really Know about the Archangel Michael?

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. ...

How ‘Fear Not for I Am with You’ Can Encourage Despairing Believers

Melissa Henderson

Each moment is an opportunity to grow in faith. The word of God gives hope. “Fear not for I am with You.” God is with us always....

Does God Care about My Feelings?

Carley Marcouillier

Part of life as a human is strong emotions - joy, despair, fear, embarrassment. But when these emotions reach a peak, we often hear well-meaning phrases like "you just need to pray more" or ...