Lisa Loraine Baker
As Christians—first and foremost in relation to what the world sees—we are to be ambassadors for Christ. We are people called by God to represent Him to a lost and dying (secular) world, and as w...
Britt Mooney
While "I will sing of the goodness of God" is a nice phrase, we should take time to dig deeper into its meaning. Why is it important to remember his goodness? And why do we sing about it?...
If we are ever to understand the grace of God, we must begin with the knowledge that God has acted graciously toward us in Christ entirely apart from human merit....
Jean Wilund
Soteriology isn’t uniquely Christian, but it is biblical. Paul demonstrates the use of soteriology in his letter to the Corinthian church....
Frank Santora
We must keep in mind that even in the best of times, the enemy whispers lies, playing on our insecurities and fears, and casting discouragement in order to keep us down. Everyone must deal with discou...
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...
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...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Peace. We could all use a little more of that in our lives these days. In John 14:27, Jesus tells his disciples "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. D...
Leigh Ann Thomas
One of the earliest verses I learned was Psalm 119:11 from the King James Version: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee....
Leigh Ann Thomas
Psalm 38:9 is filled with hope for those with a spirit of heaviness because it’s a reminder that God is aware of our burdens....
Melissa Henderson
Reading His Word can help answer the question of “What does the Bible say about stress and is it a sin?”...
Jessica Brodie
What if I do it wrong? What if I offend God or look like an idiot? First, it’s important to know that praying in public is not a requirement for any Christian. Jesus warned that we shouldn’t pray in a...
Tessa Emily Hall
He says, “Let not your heart be troubled.” So what does this mean, and how can we apply this verse to our lives during seasons of uncertainty?...
Andrew Gutierrez
Lisa Loraine Baker
Certain biblical words take on extra spiritual “weight” in the light of their object. Reverence is one such term. ...
Gina Smith
As believers, it does not matter who we are, what we do for a living, or how long we have been a Christian; none of us are immune to the enemy's vicious attacks in our lives or marriages. Satan is on ...
Micah Maddox
There will always be something in life that will rock our world, knock us off our feet, or overwhelm our souls in a way we don’t know how to handle. But God’s Word gives us the hope and help we need w...
Ed Jarrett
It is a mindset that understands the physical world is not all there is. There is a greater reality that is unknowable to our human senses. This greater reality, particularly the kingdom of God, is re...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Maybe they are facing a long season of infertility or waiting on a job or relationship change, or a life-changing event looms on the horizon. Each time of suffering hurts, and when it’s extended, the ...
In a world so full of chaos, ruin, and division, we may often feel at a loss in terms of comfort or peace of mind. We may want to lift up a prayer for peace, but with our minds so scattered by the eve...