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Scriptures That Remind Us God Sees Overwhelmed Moms

Karen Whiting

As moms, it’s good to find God’s direction for what challenges us – like getting enough rest. For these and other struggles, as well as joys, we look to Scripture.Rest“Suddenly a furious storm came up...

4 Enduring Lessons from Mary's Incredible Faith

Heather Adams

'Tis the season for us to take a closer look at the first few chapters of Luke, marveling at the faith of Jesus' earthly mother. Mary is an incredible example for us, but her story bears study...

What Does the Bible Say about Ghosts?

Jessica Brodie

While the Bible is clear that spirits of deceased humans do not remain on earth as “ghosts” and haunt the living, the Bible is also clear that there are indeed spirit beings that inhabit the earth — a...

How Can I Learn to See the Plank in My Eye? (Luke 6:42)

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Following Christ means allowing Him to be the judge and to forgive as He forgives. Here are three simple ways to avoid hypocrisy and remove the plank in your own eye....

Why Does Jesus Say, "No One Is Good Except God Alone"?

Blair Parke

Even though Jesus was God in the flesh, He still pointed people back to the fact that His goodness came only from God, and He was only a vessel to make God’s goodness come alive to all....

An Unlikely Lesson in Faith from the Thief on the Cross

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 ...

3 Real Ways Christians Can Love Their Enemies

Dr. Michael A. Milton

In both Matthew 5:44 and Luke 6:27, Jesus calls for believers to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. We can learn how to apply Jesus’ command in our own lives by following the fullne...

How Is Satan Getting Us to Hate Instead of Love?

Kristi Walker

“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal” (1 Corinthians 13:1).Hate is defined as an extreme dislike or disgust (hostility...

Why Is it Important that Jesus Gave His Followers Peace When He Left Them?

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.”...

5 Things to Notice When You Read Luke's Christmas Story This Year

Look deeper beyond just the familiar story of Christmas and see that these verses are practically relevant for us even thousands of years later....

16 Holy Week Prayers to Remind Us of the Beauty of the Cross

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

A holy week prayer is a practice Christians find helpful to focus our thoughts and prepare our hearts during the time we mark the most pivotal events of our faith. ...

The Storytelling God: Parables and the Kingdom

Jesus, like the stories he told, didn’t look like much, but the power of the eternal God was in there....

What Was Jesus' First Miracle?

Bethany Verrett

The Bible compares the relationship between Christ and the church as that of a groom and his bride, and one day He will drink wine with His bride in Heaven, making it special that His first miracle wa...

Why Is Joseph of Arimathea included in the Easter Story?

Lisa Baker

A good and righteous man (Luke 23:50). To be described as righteous in Scripture is high commendation, putting Joseph of Arimathea in the company of Abraham....

Who Was Shem in the Bible?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Noah's son Shem may not appear for very long in the Bible, but his actions had big repercussions down his family line. His story teaches us important lessons about honoring parents and handling awkwar...

Why Did Judas Betray Jesus with a Kiss?

Dawn Wilson

Such a kiss coming from Judas on the occasion of a betrayal was not only grievous, it was hypocritical. Proverbs 27:6 could almost be written of Judas: “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an ene...

What is an Advent Wreath? How-to Guide for Celebrating Advent

Compiled & Edited by BST & Crosswalk Staff

Discover the purpose, symbolism, and history of the Advent Wreath used in the season of Christmas by Christians around the world....