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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?...

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 ...

The Miracle of Manna in the Wilderness

Hope Bolinger

In the Old Testament, when the Israelites flee Egypt, they quickly find themselves despairing that they will starve in the wilderness. But God in his mercy sends them manna and quail. But, what exactl...

5 Ways to Reconnect with God When You Feel Distant

Kirstyn Mayden

Life gets busy fast, and despite our best hopes and efforts, sometimes we get wrapped up in other things and begin to feel far from God. When you find yourself in this season, take heart! God is alway...

What Does "Hosanna in the Highest" Mean?

Pamela Palmer

Matthew 21:9-11 recounts Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, as the crowds shout "'Hosanna to the Son of David!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Hosanna in the highest heaven!'...

What Do the Two Cities in Revelation Represent?

Ed Jarrett

We often think of Revelation as a book that just focuses on the end of the world. But Revelation was written to believers near the end of the first century, to encourage and challenge them. We see thi...

What Are the Marks of Genuine Repentance?

Traci Boland

Genuine repentance begins in the presence of the holy God. When we stand in the light of God’s holiness, we experience godly sorrow that leads to a change of heart, mind, and behavior. The result of r...

Why Should We Know about Agur, Author of the Sayings in Proverbs 30

Lisa Loraine Baker

God used Agur to pen a chapter in the Bible. What an honor to be entrusted with inscribing words as part of the Holy Scriptures. ...

What Is the Meaning of Palm Sunday and Why Celebrate it?

Many Christians celebrate a holy event known as Palm Sunday. This event commemorates when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, right before his death. ...

Does the Bible Talk about Disabilities?

Jennifer Heeren

The Bible is full of people with disabilities, both physical and mental. However, God works in and through all of us, regardless of any disabilities we may have. So, what does the Bible say about disa...

7 Verses That Encourage Us to Have Faith over Fear

Micah Maddox

The hope we have is that God’s Word gives us everything we need to fight against the fears that seem to come at us at the most inconvenient times. We do not have to live riddled with anxious thoughts,...

8 Things We Can All Do When We Struggle with Jealousy

Heather Adams

Jealousy sometimes washes over us like a tidal wave. Other times it sneaks up, catching us off guard. What makes this emotion tricky is that it’s very personal - what stirs up jealousy in you might no...

4 Ways God Guides Us through Seasons of Change and Transition

Rachel Britton

Our world, created and managed by God, is structured to meet the physical needs of all creatures, including humanity. But, as Matthew 6:26 declares, human beings are much more valuable than animals or...

How to Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving

Melissa Henderson

Just what does the Psalmist mean when he tells us, "enter his gates with thanksgiving"? ...

Who Is the Bride of Christ?

Jessica Udall

All the great love stories of the world echo this greatest of love stories. And just like a good husband acts, God’s actions towards the Church are always full of love....