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Are You Leaving Behind a Godly Legacy?

Frank Santora

“… For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:14).It’s a very simple truth – our lives are short. Human existence is but a breath, a mome...

What Does It Mean to Open the Eyes of Your Heart?

Michael Jakes

How should we look at what we see? The apostle Paul tells us of a sharp contrast between that which we can see with our natural eyes, versus that which cannot be seen, which is spiritual....

What Does the "Renewing of the Mind" Look Like for Christians?

Matt Tommey

That rich and satisfying life manifests in the life of believers through one simple, lifechanging strategy: the renewing of the mind....

What Is the Refiner's Fire in Malachi?

Pamela Palmer

In the book of Malachi, we find the passage that mentions a refiner’s fire. “But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a laundere...

25 Comforting Prayers for the Dying and for Their Families and Loved Ones

Melissa Henderson

Prayers for the dying are one way we can draw closer to God. There may be times when words won’t come. ...

Why Is Jesus Called the Lamb of God?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The title Lamb of God puts a direct spotlight onto the primary mission for which Jesus came. He came to sacrificially offer his life for the redemption of humanity. More personally, he came to die for...

Has God Prepared a Place in Heaven for My Dog?

Alicia Searl

Knowing that God has a plan and purpose for every living thing and the animals He brings into our lives should bring comfort....

Christmas IQ Quiz

Dr. Ray Pritchard

How well do you know the Christmas story?...

How to Trust God if You Feel Like He Let You Down

Sheila Alewine

More than a decade has passed since my church family experienced one of the hardest years in the life of our body. In the course of a few months, we lost an eight-year-old to Cystic Fibrosis and a sev...

Was There Power in Jesus' Physical Blood?

Michael Jakes

Jesus was God-incarnate. He was (and still is) both fully God and fully man, with a body that felt the same joys and pains that we do. The miracle of the cross, of Jesus sacrificing himself for our si...

Why Should We Hide God's Word in Our Hearts?

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....

What Is the Biblical Meaning of the Phrase "Sanctity of Life"?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

This term “sanctity of life” has most often been connected to the battle over abortion and protecting the lives of the unborn, but is there more to it? For this reason, I want to challenge your thinki...

7 Powerful Ways to Protect Your Marriage From Divorce

Alicia Searl

Twenty years ago, on a windy day in the fall, beneath live oak trees, tucked away in a tiny gazebo laced with whimsical flowers and a scent of honeysuckle, two lovebirds lovingly looked into each othe...

Why Does Jesus Tell His Followers That They Must Hate Their Families?

Frank Santora

God has called us to love, honor and provide for our families. And God wants us to love ourselves. So what about our hard-saying of Jesus? “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mothe...

Who is in the Driver’s Seat?

Pride is that which is destroying the testimony of many Christians and has made them very ineffective for God....

What Is the Day of Atonement?

Lisa Loraine Baker

The Old Testament sacrifices show us it’s the blood which makes atonement. The life (blood) of the animal is poured out in its death, which brings peace between God and the people (Leviticus 17:11). J...

How to Stop Quoting the Bible and Live it Instead

Anne Peterson

When you’ve learned to trust God in many areas, verses are more than ‘quotes’ to you. But they may not be as well-received by others until you’re willing to commit them to your life in practical ways....

Who Exactly Was the Queen of Sheba?

Bethany Verrett

Mentioned in one historical record during the reign of King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba was a real ruler whose life has been subject to intense scrutiny among Biblical scholars and secular historians....

A Prayer for Those Who are Pro-Choice, and Pro-Life

Blair Parke

Whatever way we feel about this generation-changing decision, prayer is what should guide us most in the time ahead. Instead of violence and debate over who is right and who is wrong, we need to seek ...

Where Does the Bible Say 'Today if You Hear His Voice'?

Britt Mooney

The voice of God is precious, but what does the Bible verse “Today if you hear his voice . . .” tell us about its preciousness?...