Tim Challies
That’s a place and a context I had not thought about too much until I read Richard Phillips’ book Jesus the Evangelist. Based on a series of expositional sermons, this book teaches the principles and ...
Meg Bucher
Following Christ is not easy and going to church provides a respite and refueling needed to keep fighting the good fight of faith and the challenging conviction to keep learning and growing in Jesus. ...
Betty Dunn
Rizpah is the sad mother of the two sons of Saul who are sacrificed for tribal peace. Rizpah’s love and piety—and David’s joining Rizpah in a memorial and burial of the bones of Saul and his son Jonat...
David Paul
If you’re like me and have several children who aren’t old enough to read well yet, reading the Bible to your kids should be a part of your daily routine. They have no other way to benef...
Rachel Britton
As we think about this special relationship with God, we should remember our heavenly Father is not human (Numbers 23:19). “God is spirit” says John 4:24. Yet because God is Spirit, this can make Him ...
Kelly-Jayne McGlynn
The Bereans were clearly open to the Word of God. It wasn’t a chore for them, but something that they were excited about reading. Their faith wasn’t vague or superficial–they examined the Scriptures c...
Lisa Loraine Baker
God is our Father who loves us. He never leaves us or forsakes us, and that includes times of deep sorrow. He knows everything that happens to us, and He is ready to assuage our emotions with His pres...
Shelby Turner
What’s the harm in watching the service online rather than attending in person? Or skipping on the weeks our kids have sports games? Or taking a month off to recharge when life is busy? The h...
Lisa Loraine Baker
What does scripture say about Caiaphas? Joseph Caiaphas, a Sadducee, operated as the Jewish high priest in the Jerusalem temple, and he presided over the Sanhedrin during Jesus’ time on earth....
Mike Leake
It’s a simple act, really, but it carries with it a ton of significance. We might think of the meaning of communion from four angles: remembrance, proclamation, participation, and anticipation....
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...
Jennifer Slattery
When we understand that God, our Creator and Savior, is omnipotent, our chaotic and constantly changing world doesn’t seem quite so scary. No matter how vulnerable or ill-equipped we feel, no ...
Dawn Wilson
Verifying his place in biblical history, archaeologists found Hezekiah’s royal seal in 2010 in an area at the foot of the southern wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem....
Shelby Turner
It’s often thought about, but rarely talked about. Yes, we’re going there. Let’s talk about sex. I’ve been in enough youth group meetings, women’s small groups and...
Dr. Stanley J. Ward
Chandler’s (2012) book, The Explicit Gospel, lays an important theological foundation for ministry leaders – a description of the gospel that is explicit for those we lead...
Jesse Johnson
I can’t help but notice a growth in evangelicals who want to celebrate Lent by “giving something up.” I’ve heard of Christians giving up sugar, soda, Angry Birds, and Netflix (ok, I made up the last o...
Liz Kanoy
Advent marks the start of a season of preparation that looks forward to the celebration of Christmas and the second coming of Christ....
Annette Griffin
Much of our Christmas history is marred by pagan practices and beliefs. But just like Jesus came to redeem the world from sin, Christians—through Him—can reclaim the holiday to celebrate our Savior, w...
Mike Leake
Some Old Testament scholars contend that the Proverbs are void of legitimate allusions or connections to Jesus. At first glance, they appear to have a case. Yet, I am still convinced that the Pr...
Meg Bucher
Even on the hardest days, we are all blessed if we have air to breath, food to eat, and a Savior who loves us completely. But let's be honest, some days it is much harder to remember that than others....