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A Deeper Study of the Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

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...

Put on the New Self for the New Year

Ruth Clemence

It's that time of year when many of us are making resolutions, hoping to become a new and better person come January. But what does the Bible teach about the new self, and what are some tips for becom...

40 Prayers for First Responders for Safety and Protection

Melissa Henderson

Prayers for first responders for safety and protection are appreciated and needed. Have you heard the sound of sirens approaching or seen the red lights of a fire truck or ambulance flashing? ...

What Is the Bible’s Definition of Backslide?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The word “backslide” can have many connotations, but what does backslide mean in the Bible? To answer that question, we must first consider what people have backslidden from, and then whether their po...

Waiting for the Morning

Elizabeth Vince

If I were precious to Him, why would He allow me to suffer?...

Why Does the Bible Say It's Crucial to Exercise Self-Control?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

To be the people God wants us to be, we must show self-control. But what does the Bible say about achieving that? What advice does it give about achieving self-control?...

The Best Time to Plant a Tree

Maybe this is the year you want to plow some new ground spiritually. ...

Why Worrying is a Failure to Grasp the Gospel

The root cause of worry is not misplaced priorities. It's misplaced faith. It's a failure to grasp the gospel of a God worthy of our trust....

Is Anger Always a Sin?

Meg Bucher

Jesus flipped a table in the temple out of righteous anger. There will be times in life where we will be called to have courage to get righteously mad....

How Can We Pray through Our Anger?

Bethany Verrett

Being angry does not mean someone should refrain from prayer until such a time as they feel they can approach the throne of God. He wants His people to go to Him in all things, especially if going to ...

20 Things to Thank God for in the Midst of Adversity

Lisa Loraine Baker

We can rest in Who He is and be thankful because we are made in His image and because throughout every adversity He allows, He is changing us from one degree of glory to another or to mold us more and...

What to Do When We Find Ourselves Working for God’s Approval

Mike Leake

Could I, with straight face, say to my children, “I find you acceptable only when you do your chores”? Could I expect to have a growing relationship with my wife if I said, “I find you acceptable when...

12 Spiritual Benefits of Afflictions and Suffering

Mark Altrogge

God is the great artist who produces the ultimate masterpieces – sons and daughters in the likeness of his Son Jesus Christ. So he makes every stroke of the Master’s brush, every tap of the Sculptor’s...

What Does Jesus Mean by "Blessed Are the Meek" in Matthew 5:5?

Meg Bucher

The Beatitudes are radical and difficult to apply to our lives. God never promised that following Jesus would be easy, but we are assured a full life and an eternal inheritance when we pursue Christ. ...

What Does the Bible Say about Relationships?

Kristi Woods

What does the Bible say about relationships? We all have them—with friends, spouses, parents, children, and more. Some flow easily and bring much joy. Others not so much. What, then, should we...

How Do We Deal with the Things That Cause Us to Stumble?

Frank Santora

 Jesus was making a statement that we must not get comfortable and ignore sin in our lives. In fact, He expects us to judge ourselves, repent and turn away from sinful things (and “cut it of...

Biblical Encouragement for Those Facing Infertility

Bethany Verrett

Infertility is not a punishment from God, but a byproduct of living in a fallen world; it can also be an opportunity to get to know the Lord better, and pursue different kinds of opportunities to crea...

What Does It Look Like to Be a Man of God?

Bethany Verrett

A man of God is not one stereotype of a man. It is not a scholar who has memorized all the Scriptures. It is not a man who can lift very heavy objects and fight back any enemy at the gate. Instead, it...

The Women in Christ's Life: Anna, The Prophetess

As a widow and a single woman, Anna knew her purpose and she didn't let anyone's opinions or comments keep her from it. Her choice would not only affect her life in an abundant way, but also the lives...