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The Early Church Has Important Lessons for the Modern Church

Heather Adams

God’s vision for the church, both then and today, is so much richer than a to-do list. The practices of early church leaders and congregations give us a glimpse of the power that walking in faith toge...

What Is Soteriology and Why Is it Essential for All Christians to Know?

Jean Wilund

Soteriology isn’t uniquely Christian, but it is biblical. Paul demonstrates the use of soteriology in his letter to the Corinthian church....

Solid Truths to Remember as You Process the Death of a Loved One

Michael Jakes

How do we deal with the death of a loved one? In spite of death’s inevitability, you would think we would be prepared for it; but this is not always the case. The loss of a loved one can be a harrowin...

12 Ways Christians Can Relieve Stress

Heather Adams

I’ve come to see that through God’s strength, I can break the hold stress has on me when it hits. And sometimes, the simplest things are the most effective. Here are some ways I’m learning to handle t...

How to Hear God’s Voice in a World so Full of Noise

Debbie Presnell

How to hear God’s voice—the age-old question many Christians struggle with. To get a better idea, let’s take a look at a story....

Was Jesus Really Born in a Manger?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Read what the Bible says about the birth of Jesus Christ. Was He really born in a manger or is that just part of the Christmas story we hear today?...

Why Can We Not Serve Both God and Money?

Heather Adams

The Lord didn’t tell His listeners not to pursue gaining wealth. But He did give them a caution not to make that a higher priority in life than obeying and serving God. In the same chapter, He pointed...

Why Is It So Important (and Refreshing!) to Praise the Lord?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Many think they can praise the Lord only in a corporate setting, such as weekly church services or along with others at a conference or worship music event. But there are so many ways we can praise th...

Making an Idol of Ministry

Henri Nouwen once said that the main obstacle to loving God is service for God. This is ministry idolatry—not agreeing with Jesus that he has the rightful first place in our affections...

Just Who Were the 12 Tribes of Israel?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, Dan, Gad, Asher, Naphtali, Joseph, Benjamin. Just who were these 12 men, and what is their significance of their 12 Tribes? These names and their ancesto...

Is the Heresy of Adoptionism Still Plaguing the Church?

Tim Pietz

While the vast majority of biblical scholars reject these claims, it’s universally accepted that adoptionism was one of the earliest heresies to plague the church....

4 Amazing Things We Can Learn from the Woman at the Well

Stephanie Englehart

Just as the Samaritan woman did not fully understand who Jesus was at first, we also need Jesus to open our eyes to the reality of who He is. It is only in Jesus that we will be saved from our sins an...

What Is Envy vs. Jealousy in the Bible?

Cathy Baker

What separates envy from jealousy in the Bible? Can of them be good, or are they always sinful? You'll be surprised to see what the Bible really says about envy and jealousy....

Can You Boldly Say You Are "Not Ashamed of the Gospel"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The Apostle Paul had a conversion that was nothing short of miraculous. As Saul, he was infamous for oppressing the early church. But God convicted his heart and made him a powerful voice for the Gosp...

Why Did Jesus Descend from the Tribe of Judah?

Barbara Latta

Have you ever wondered why Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, was chosen as the tribe that the Messiah would descend from? Out of twelve sons, why was Judah the chosen one?...

Do We Still Need Revival in Christianity?

Jennifer Slattery

The human heart, known to stray and decay, is in constant need of revival—a returning to God and His ways and outpouring of His power and grace. Scripture documents this. It records periods of...

Why Have We Become Okay with the Sin of Greed?

Stephen Baker

The sin of greed can be defined as the excessive desire to acquire something. The most familiar form of greed pertains to material wealth....

20 Powerful Bible Verses to Help You Be Patient

Aaron Brown

Jesus told his disciples then and continues to inform believers today through Scripture, in life, we will face difficulty. We cannot choose a life free of conflict, heartache, or hardship. Though we d...

Relying on Heaven’s Divine Reminder

Frank Santora

I think Jesus was saying, you guys are going to have a tendency to remember all sorts of random and unprofitable worldly stuff, and are going to forget what I’ve taught you. So I’m going to give you a...

Don’t Lose Heart, Because God Is Not Finished with You Yet

Frank Santora

God takes even our wrongs and brings right out of them. He won’t quit on His plans because you complicated things. He won’t abandon and forget you because you failed. He won’t write you off, and cance...