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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. ...

What Is the Meaning of the Name El Shaddai?

Dawn Wilson

In 1982, Amy Grant made the song “El Shaddai” famous. Though written by Michael Card and John Thompson for Card’s 1981 debut album, the God-honoring song is more closely associated with Grant. As she ...

What Is a Biblically Accurate View of What Angels Look Like?

Vivian Bricker

While the angels in drawings and artwork may appear cute, real angels don't look this way. Angels are spirit beings God created to serve Him and make His will be done on earth....

The Glorious Power of the Resurrection

Michael Craven

As we begin this Holy Week there is no other issue, no other thought more demanding of our attention than that of the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. ...

Do Not Be Ashamed of the Gospel

We are at all times challenged to stand firm in our faith in Jesus Christ. Our culture tries to intimidate Christians with accusations that we are backward or narrow-minded. How we react to these char...

What Is the Great Schism of 1054?

Emily Hall

Pinpointing the causes and results of the Great Schism of 1054 is like trying to make sense of church infighting today. You’d have to go back decades for context and have a grain of salt on hand while...

How Can I Have a Strong Foundation?

Michael Jakes

As Christians, having a strong foundation means having the right foundation. If we base our faith on anything other than the Cross of Jesus Christ, then that foundation is faulty. I once hea...

3 Facts You Should Know about the Bible Belt

Dr. Michael A. Milton

There are certain phrases and words that make their way into the popular American lexicon almost by accident. One of those phrases is, "the Bible Belt." It is a verbal concept that is used repeatedly ...

A Closer Look at the Prophecies of Isaiah

Michael Jakes

The book of Isaiah presents to us a rich and comprehensive view of the kingdom of Judah and Jerusalem. It speaks of much judgment, but it is also filled with messages of hope and restoration. It also ...

How "the Name of the Lord is a Strong Tower" for Believers

Michael Jakes

In Proverbs 18:10, we read of this security: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous run into it, and are safe.”  One of the greatest defenses that we have in this world to help us...

What Do We Know about Angels in the Bible?

Jason Soroski

The popular version of angels turns out to be pretty far off the mark. The Bible describes angels as neither the chubby babies found in Renaissance art, or our deceased relatives who sit around playin...

Why the Book of James is Important to the New Testament Canon

Michael J. Kruger

In many ways, the book of James has not had an easy journey into the New Testament canon. We have few references to it in the earliest stages; it was doubted by some church fathers, and, of course, Lu...

How Is Jesus Both the Lion and the Lamb?

Michael Jakes

One of the most fascinating attributes of God is His omnipotence; meaning that He possesses all power. At the same time we read in Scripture that He is merciful and compassionate. When we can begin to...

When Is the Sabbath Day?

Michael Jakes

As a young Christian many years ago, my understanding of the Sabbath was null and void. So much so, that I thought the word “sabbath” meant “seventh.” How wrong I was! The word sabbath actually means ...

Watch Out for the Dangers of Self-Righteousness

Michael Jakes

Self-righteousness is a danger that can find a resting place in the house of God amongst God’s people. It can be found in ministry, in the pulpit, and in the congregation. It can only rest in an envir...

And Be Thankful: A Thanksgiving Meditation

What does God think of our thanksgiving?...

8 Ways Listening Can Be a Ministry

Kyle Blevins

The thought that you must have a special certification or unique ability to make a difference in someone’s life is as wasteful as Michael Jordan never using his talent on the basketball court. Lis...

5 Things We Should be Doing with God’s Word

Michael J. Kruger

Psalm 119 is an amazing Psalm. Not only is it the longest Psalm (176 verses!), but it is also the Psalm that deals the most directly with the topic of Scripture. Virtually every verse, in one way or a...

5 Challenges for the Church in a Social Media Culture

Michael J. Kruger

One of my favorite childhood memories is watching the movie Star Wars in the theater in 1977. I (along with an entire nation) was awestruck. Nothing like that had ever been done before. We were all su...

Recognizing When You Drift to Overcome Careless Christianity

Michael Jakes

One of the greatest and most satisfying things the Lord has privileged us to do as His children is walking close to Him. Each day as we serve Him, and order our steps according to His Word, He draws u...