Pamela Palmer
Saul did not believe the Good News that Jesus had been the long-awaited Messiah, and therefore, viewed Christians as deceitful and a threat to Judaism. Saul’s rejection of Jesus as the Messiah led him...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Theocracy, the rule of God, is an important concept in the Bible that matters more than we might expect today....
Ashley Hooker
When I was in high school, I learned about a man named Martin Luther. I was taught he was a powerful figure and led the team for the Protestant Reformation. He alone posted his 95 Theses to the door o...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a great listener — the best listener the world will ever know. And He continues to listen to those who surrender to Him in repentance and faith, and to Christians a...
Rachel Lehner
Have you ever wondered what a word fitly spoken looks like? The Old Testament has many examples of women who spoke words of courage and help and displayed a kind of God-confidence that is to be admire...
Ashley Hooker
Gideon is a man of the Old Testament that is often underestimated. He led a profound life coming to the aid of his people and serving as a judge to the Israelites. His actions give us an example to fo...
Alyssa Roat
It’s not unlikely that you might hear a sermon preached on Gideon. The story of Samson is a Sunday School staple — despite some of its more mature elements. And Deborah serves as an insp...
Betty Dunn
The ancient Philistines were in the land of Canaan before Moses and the Israelites claimed it as their Promised Land from God. The conflict over Canaan territory and religious and cultural differences...
Britt Mooney
In 1517, small-town monk Martin Luther marched up to the castle church in Wittenberg and nailed his 95 theses to the door. What led him to write these theses, and how did change how we understand Chri...
Meghan Trapp
It’s not easy to imagine Jesus as the “Lamb of God.” But the name gives an important clue to what Jesus would do....
Alyssa Roat
A prophet’s life is never easy, but Jeremiah had an especially rough time.Known as the Weeping Prophet, Jeremiah was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah in the Old Testament, right before Judah...
Bethany Blankley
One man, Martin Luther, stood alone against an empire. His motivation was spiritual, but the outcome of his conviction was spiritual and political, leaving a global legacy 500 years later and celebrat...
Carrie Dedrick
Rev. Billy Graham dedicated his life to proclaiming the gospel. Through hundreds of crusades around the world, millions of people were led to Christ. As we recognize the passing of such a beloved an...
Jeannie Myers
Jesus came from a big family. Matthew 13:55-56 names Jesus’ brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas and mentions sisters (plural), so He had at least six siblings.James is always named first when Je...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Most people are familiar with the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. They were given a command not to eat from a tree, which they did not follow and as the saying goes, the rest is history.O...
Kirstyn Mayden
We hear a lot about the male heroes in the Bible, but there are also plenty of stories of courageous women. Their bravery, leadership and faith in God can encourage both men and women today as they fa...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
If you live in the United States, you have had the privilege of freely practicing your religion. The First Amendment gives us this right. In case you are not familiar with those words, here is what it...
Lori Stanley Roeleveld
Why has the Latin phrase sola fide changed so many lives?...
Pamela Palmer
Marriage has a variety of meanings around the world and across different cultures. For Christians to understand what marriage really is, they can look to God’s word, the Holy Bible, for answers and di...
Hope Bolinger
Many of us may not recognize the name ‘Asa’ as a significant Biblical character. However, King Asa (from the kingdom of Judah) had a great ruling streak until the very latter years of his life.For tho...