Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
To have knowledge is to have facts, information, or awareness of something or someone. When we have knowledge of God, we understand his nature, his character, and who he is. This process of growing yo...
Carley Marcouillier
Part of life as a human is strong emotions - joy, despair, fear, embarrassment. But when these emotions reach a peak, we often hear well-meaning phrases like "you just need to pray more" or ...
Sheila Alewine
As we read the different accounts of Jesus’ last few days on earth, we are given a picture of the sovereignty of God, and how believing in His sovereignty will impact our success in carrying out the m...
Emma Danzey
Today as we study the fruit of peace, may we remember that this is a peace different from what the world offers. Many things leave someone feeling peaceful, but only the Holy Spirit can leave a person...
Aaron Berry
Being “poor in spirit” does not mean having a spirit of abjection or wallowing in misery. While it is appropriate for us to have no misconceptions about our own spiritual depravity apart from Jesus, i...
Bethany Verrett
Whether it is an old-fashioned hymn or a contemporary and up-beat tune, song-writers have expressed their gratitude to God for their life, for Creation, for their salvation, for blessings, and even fo...
Ruth Clemence
The Bible is a long and often confusing book, and it's hard to remember all of the truths found within. But when we take time to sit down and read these words, we are reminded of God's goodnes...
Emma Danzey
His kindness came to us. Jesus, the incarnate deity, came to earth to show us the greatest act of kindness and love on the cross at Calvary. Death was defeated and not only that, by the Holy Spirit we...
Matthew Harmon
What was true of the Philippians is true of us as believers today. God is the one who began the great work of redemption in us, making us a new creation by the work of his Spirit....
Having promises at hand that suit the temptation of the hour is one key to successful warfare against sin. But there are times when we don’t have a perfectly suited word from God in our minds....
Lisa Loraine Baker
Christians are to walk with Christ, manifesting His presence through our actions. Through the Spirit’s presence and work in us (John 15:26, Ephesians 1:13-14), we are able to provide unbelievers (and ...
Hope Bolinger
The Spirit supplies us with the 'sword of truth' through his Word. Like a trainer, he teaches us how to use this double-edged piece of our spiritual armor properly. ...
Dr. Roger Barrier
Dear Over-eater, I have never taken an accidental bite of my food in my life. Unfortunately, I’ve taken too many bites. I, too, have too much fat. Nevertheless, I feel somewhat qualified to answer thi...
Bethany Verrett
The suffering in this life that induces fear is something that Jesus overcame on the cross, and even death has no true power over those who have a relationship with Him. Knowing that in the head does ...
Hope Bolinger
In Matthew 12:31, Jesus mentions "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit," saying that this sin will not be forgiven. That's a frightening statement! But what exactly is this sin against the Holy Spirit, a...
Neither Jesus nor the Holy Spirit has ever sinned. But both have grieved. Both have been sorrowful. Therefore, godly sorrow is possible. ...
Britt Mooney
For the people of God today, what does it mean for us to live under the new covenant?...
Kirstyn Mayden
Navigating unexpected circumstances can be challenging, but we don’t have to go through them alone. If you are facing an unexpected new move, illness, job loss, strained relationship, or change of cou...
Matt Tommey
Without a clear understanding of why we take every thought captive and the power that it gives us to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in our daily lives, well-meaning, devoted Christians will be left fr...