Gloria Furman
Any number of fears may creep into your heart when it comes to sharing the gospel. Are you afraid of a raised eyebrow? Raised complaints? Raised taxes? Raised fists? Raised swords? Or are you afraid o...
John D. Barry
Jesus, and the Bible itself, has a lot to say on the topic of generosity. But what is it that makes some people more generous, and how can we work in our own lives to be more giving? ...
With the first commandment, God was establishing the fact that He is our God and was showing us His place in our lives......
Kristi Walker
Like so many things, food and drink can either control us, or we can be the one in control. (The fruit of the Spirit includes self-control, Galatians 5:22-23 reminds us.) We can choose to use what we ...
Jennifer Waddle
Praying the names of God can be a wonderful reminder of His holy attributes. It can be a way to honor and worship Him. And the peace we receive, by the mere mention of His name, is both comforting and...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
Let's face it - sometimes Jesus just said some odd things. Taken out of context or without the proper understanding, they can range form confusing to offensive. Take Matthew 10:37 for example - is Jes...
Noelle Kirchner
While Ash Wednesday isn’t mentioned in the Bible, Scripture does testify to the practice of repenting in dust and ashes. The ashes for Ash Wednesday are typically provided by burning the palms from Pa...
Micah Maddox
The season of thankfulness is upon us! But as believers, we are called to praise God and give thanks all year long. So no matter what time of the year it is, these 10 beautiful verses can help you tur...
Traci Boland
The letter to the Hebrews is a beautiful message of encouragement that rings true for us today. By understanding the difficulties and persecution the Hebrews faced, we understand the sermon as a call ...
Emma Danzey
We live in a saturated society where excess is the norm. This can appear like a good thing; we have so much comfort and security that many did not have before us. But the best this world offers still ...
Bethany Verrett
Whether it is an old-fashioned hymn or a contemporary and up-beat tune, song-writers have expressed their gratitude to God for their life, for Creation, for their salvation, for blessings, and even fo...
Rev. Kyle Norman
Gideon’s defeat of Midian is instructive for our lives of faith. While we may never have to face a rival army, the story reveals how God uses us to fulfill God’s purposes in the world. Despite obstacl...
Dr. Roger Barrier
Let's look at the hype about the COVID-19 vaccination being the Mark of the Beast, and deconstruct it with biblical truths....
Hope Bolinger
Just before His crucifixion, Jesus is put before the Jewish people and given a chance of freedom. The crowd is offered the chance to free one prisoner: Jesus, or a man named Barabbas. They make the wr...
Ashley Hooker
Often when we think of missional work, our minds turn to other countries. But there are countless cities and people groups across the United States that need your prayer, love and support. One such is...
Micah Maddox
The little eyes in your home are always watching and learning from you, for better or worse. The best way to teach your kids about faith is to model it for them. So what exactly are they learning from...
Meg Bucher
Jesus uses a lot of powerful "I Am" statements when talking about Himself or the Father, and the first of these is the phrase "I am the bread of life." So, what exactly does this verse mean, and how d...