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How – and Why – Do We Pray for Our Government and Leaders?

Heather Adams

“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good…” (Titus 3:1).Praying for our leaders is good – a quiet but powerful ministry that can ha...

Will Obedience to God Restrict My Life?

Ruth Clemence

For some believers, it may be hard to be obedient when we are aware of our weaknesses or find it a challenge to obey God in a culture that finds Him irrelevant, non-existent or false. Is obedience to ...

5 Christlike Steps to Embrace the Emptying Process

Carley Marcouillier

As I opened my Bible and began to read, these words caught my attention, convincing my heart."In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature G...

6 Reasons Why Trusting God Helps You Sleep Better

Cindi McMenamin

“These are the times that try men’s souls,” Thomas Payne once said. These are also the times that can steal your sleep and stress you out.If you’ve been laid off, had to close a business, lost a loved...

Why Do We Tithe?

Pamela Palmer

When believers honor God with their wealth by giving a percentage of it back to God, there is great reward and blessing that comes as a result of their faithfulness. God blesses His children in many w...

What Does the Bible Have to Say about the Government?

Jessica Brodie

With polarizing political views and seemingly endless bickering about what does and does not make “good government” or “godly leaders,” it’s sometimes difficult to wrap our minds around what God think...

Who Is Jehu in the Bible?

Meg Bucher

Not all of the kings of Israel and Judah were fully corrupt. Jehu was one such king, who was obedient to God in dismantling the wicked King Ahab, whose evil queen Jezebel was known for leading him ast...

5 Reasons Jesus Is Still the Prince of Peace

Sheila Alewine

Isaiah 9:6 - For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prin...

4 Ways to Authentically Live for Jesus

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The word Christian is an interesting word that derived not from Jesus, but from the people in Antioch, where the followers of Christ were first called Christians. Part of the reason they were called C...

4 Biblical Principles to Save Your Marriage, Every Day

Pamela Palmer

If you're married, you likely have experienced the greatest joys that two becoming one affords, but you may also know all too well the desperate situations that threaten to tear your marriage ap...

6 Proven Ways to Stand Strong in the Face of Spiritual Warfare

Matt Brown

I'm not sure when the term "spiritual warfare" was coined, but in my research I've discovered it mentioned as early as the 1600's.Spiritual warfare is depicted (without using the term) back to the wri...

Why Does Human Anger "Not Produce the Righteousness of God?”

Pamela Palmer

The book of James is found in the New Testament and is only five chapters long with a total of 108 verses. Within this book, we find great truth on hardships, temptations we face, the danger of showin...

How Is the Word a Lamp to Our Feet and a Light to Our Path?

Jessica Brodie

Just like a person might take a bright lamp or lantern and shine it to guide their steps, aiding them so they cannot stumble and fall, God’s word serves as a light so we don’t stumble in our walk to b...

“Once in Royal David’s City:” A Timeless Reminder of the Gospel Message of Christmas

Rachel Britton

Knowing this poem was written for children gives sense to the lyrics. “Once” is similar to how a fairy tale starts, as in “Once upon a time.” However, I am sure Alexander never intended for the Christ...

The Women in Christ's Life: Mary Magdalene

People simply cannot believe that a woman could have been a close friend to Jesus. But I believe this is what Mary Magdalene had with him: a very deep and special friendship, a friendship that I can ...

The Women in Christ's Life: The Woman at the Well

Like the women at the well, God wants to use you where you are, how you are, and who you are. He can take any situation we are in and use it for His Glory. He just expects us to be obedient. ...

How Jesus Emptied Himself

Jesus emptied himself of at least five things when he became human. ...

Being Still Doesn’t Mean Doing Nothing

You don’t have to worry about the provision of God for your journey. You don’t have to wonder if God will do as God said He will do. He’s got your back! He’s got the ultimate victory. You can rest in ...

How to Stay Motivated in Your Relationship with Christ

Randy Alcorn

When you come to know Christ and put your faith in Him, Jesus changes your life. You’re excited about Him, and everything in life is a contrast to what it was before. But over the long haul, how do yo...

How Abraham Teaches Us to Trust God’s Good Provision

Frank Santora

Clearly, in the age we live in, as we are facing high inflation rates and rising fuel and food prices, we need to know Him as Jehovah Jireh, God our Provider. We need to know that our source of susten...