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Encouraging Promises When a Loved One Is Dying

Sheila Alewine

I am so grateful that my earthly father had trusted the words of our Heavenly Father. He had beheld the Son and believed, and now, all the promises God made have come to their full experience for him....

What Does the Bible Say about Justice?

Jeannie Myers

The Lord loves justice (Psalm 33:5). All His ways are just and true (Revelation 15:3). Psalm 89:14 tells us that righteousness and justice are the very foundation of His throne. When God lis...

5 Easy Ways to Get Back in the Bible This Holiday Season

Emma Danzey

The year is almost complete, and we will be breaking out new calendars and planners soon. As we are right in the sweet spot between Thanksgiving and Christmas, it is easy to become overly busy with ac...

5 Things God Can't Do

Micah Maddox

God is all powerful and all knowing. He is everywhere and His hand controls all things in heaven and on earth. But there are still a couple of things that, blessedly, God cannot or will not do. Let's ...

4 Ways Christianity Is Unique from Other Religions

Rachel Britton

Christianity is the only faith with an empty grave, whose leader came back from the dead and walked and talked with his followers. Without the incarnation of God in the flesh and Jesus Christ’s resurr...

Are We Saved by Grace Alone?

Britt Mooney

We are saved by grace alone in that only God’s power becomes the source of our salvation, not our own. But “grace alone” doesn’t mean grace works apart from faith, Christ, truth, or hope. Grace doesn’...

12 Powerful Prayers from Paul

Kelly Balarie

Sometimes praying feels like throwing darts - with your eyes closed. You hurl some words heavenward and wonder if you've hit the bulls-eye of progress. You hope something sticks. Lately, I've been th...

4 Powerful Calls to Action from Haggai

Cindy Collier

The book of Haggai is a small two-chapter book of lessons. It is the story of how a sovereign God dealt with a people who allowed outside forces to turn their focus from the task that He had given the...

7 Things You Didn't Know about the Book of Judges

Bethany Verrett

The Old Testament is full of epic battles, weighty history, and examples of God’s might and mercy. One of the most exciting books of the Bible, with one of the most unique governmental structures in I...

The Making of a Spiritual Superhero

Frank Santora

“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but...

20 Christmas Eve Bible Verses for a Joy-Filled Evening

Crosswalk.com Editorial Staff

Reflect on the glory of the Savior's birth with this collection of Christmas Bible verses perfect for reading on Christmas Eve or morning! These Bible verses highlight the events and importance of Chr...

Is the Concept ‘to Err Is Human, to Forgive Divine’ Biblical?

Melinda Eye Cooper

Nobody’s perfect. We all "err" and need forgiveness. I’ve made some big mistakes in life. We all I’ve wished I could turn back the hands of time and fix things more often than I’d like to admit. ...

7 Beautiful Ways to Love Your Neighbor Well

Micah Maddox

“And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, ‘Which commandment is the most important of all?’  Jesus answered, ‘Th...

The Beauty behind the Command to "Give Thanks to the Lord"

Bethany Verrett

The Book of Psalms is one of the books of poetry and songs in the Old Testament. Many of them are attributed to David, but other writers include members of his court, King Lemuel, and several anonymou...

Is Your Marriage on the Rocks, or Built on the Rock?

Bethany Verrett

Marriage is an exciting part of life, as it takes two journeys and two souls and makes them one under vows to God. It also serves as a living symbol for Christ’s love for His church. Two people take t...

Does Prayer Change God’s Mind?

Kimberly Carroll

Has God ever changed His mind because of prayer? Does prayer make any difference? All evidence points to: yes....

Did God Condone Violence Found in the Old Testament?

Jessica Brodie

Reading the Old Testament with an eye on the New Testament indicates another perspective about the violence throughout the earth’s earlier days. We know God’s ultimate plan involves rescuing His peopl...

What Is the Meaning of Hesed, God's Unconditional Love for Us?

Jenna Brooke Carlson

The meaning of hesed is special and different than the type of love we see portrayed in the culture. Hesed demonstrates true commitment without strings attached....

What Grows from a Healthy Fear of the Lord?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

Unlike harmful phobias, the fear of the Lord is most sensible, most wholesome, and most desired. How so? There are at least three revealed truths that stir a godly fear of the Lord....

What Is a Benediction?

Mike Leake

A benediction is far more important than just a closing prayer to cap off your worship service. The benediction is an important part of what we do each week. It is a reminder of the faithfulness of Ch...