Josie Siler
Just as our last words are precious and powerful, how much more so are the last words of Jesus? He knew his time on this earth was coming to an end and He didn’t waste that time. ...
Russ Ramsey
As his parents watched Jesus mature, they couldn’t help but see his Nazareth years as a time of preparation for a calling they knew would inevitably lead him away from them....
Stephen Baker
Luke’s account of Cleopas is one of enlightenment. This encounter with Jesus took place on Resurrection Sunday. ...
Stephen Baker
Our salvation depends on God revealing Himself through His plan of redemption in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Because of this, God’s Word is central to our salvation because His Word is the me...
Aaron Brown
There are moments when we separate ourselves from God in sin, and “squander” in our own unique ways. However, God’s love is not contingent on our behaviors and His mercies are new every morning....
Rachel Baker
And what about you? In your own silent Saturdays, in your moments and seasons of grief, loss, rejection, hurt, isolation, despair, and discouragement—what are you waiting for? ...
Danielle Bernock
The verse in the Bible, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is commonly known as The Golden Rule. It’s found in both Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31. Jesus said this Golden Rule “sums up th...
Denise Kohlmeyer
Here is a list of short prayers (to be prayed individually or collectively as a family). I hope they will bless, encourage, uplift, and set your hearts on the joy, sacredness, and sweetness of Jesus, ...
Britt Mooney
Jesus' parable tells of a rich man who dies and goes to hades, and a poor man who is taken to paradise. Although a wide chasm separates them, they are still able to communicate with each other. What a...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Read what the Bible says about the birth of Jesus Christ. Was He really born in a manger or is that just part of the Christmas story we hear today?...
Lisa Loraine Baker
We, on this side of Calvary, can surmise the thief took all the mocking of Jesus to heart. No matter their intent, the thief heard the crowd remind Jesus that He said He would “destroy the temple and ...
Ed Jarrett
Sometimes we will hear people describe the Kingdom of God as being "now and not yet." Aren't those opposites though? How can we be experiencing something now, but also not yet? To answer this, let's t...
G. Connor Salter
We talk a lot about what Jesus did during his last week in Jerusalem—but what happened on which day? What did he do on the day we now call Holy Monday?...
Larry White
Why do you read the Bible? Are you seeking answers about life situations? Perhaps you are looking for guidance in your relationship with the God of the universe. There are even some who read it so t...
Britt Mooney
Jesus talks about fulfilling everything from the law, the prophets, and the writings. So what does that mean, for his audience and for us today?...
Pamela Palmer
Baptism is an important event in the life of the believer. It signifies rebirth into one's faith and a commitment to the Lord. But Jesus lived a perfect sinless life, and is one part of the Trinity. S...
Mike Leake
We need to consider how God forgives. He has a posture of forgiveness towards everyone. He will forgive in practice any person no matter what they’ve done. And that forgiveness comes when we unite to ...
Lisa Loraine Baker
The gospel before Jesus’ death is the same gospel after His death. The gospel for everyone means believing in faith the Person and work of Jesus, the Messiah sent by God to accomplish His redemptive p...
"Simon the Magician" tried to purchase the power of the Holy Spirit from Peter. His name consequently has not been remembered for any great deeds, but for the payment of money for church office ('simo...
Tammy Kennington
Jesus’s gift was intangible and of incalculable value. John 14:27 (NIV) explains, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.”...