Meg Bucher
People volunteering to serve God’s church are, first and foremost, still people. God did not grant humankind the power to rise above out of our own abilities. Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us, “For it is by...
Amy Green
Sure, the Bible has the classics that most Christians have heard since they were young—David and Goliath, Noah and the ark, Jesus healing the blind man. But within the pages of Scripture are many stor...
Randy Newman
Many Christian students I know would love to tell their non-Christian professors about their faith. Motivations range from exasperation (because the teacher takes pot-shots at the Christian faith) to ...
Kristen Terrette
Traditions reign during Christmas. Every family has a way of doing all things Christmas-sy. Whether you have a real or fake tree, colored or white lights, serve ham or turkey, are visited by Santa or ...
Blair Parke
Even though Jesus was God in the flesh, He still pointed people back to the fact that His goodness came only from God, and He was only a vessel to make God’s goodness come alive to all....
Joe McKeever
I had led a family to Christ. They soon joined our church and were baptized the following Sunday. My notes remind me of something the grandfather said. He was chairman of deacons in a church three hou...
Sheila Alewine
I remember the day I brought home our first-born child from the hospital. While it felt completely natural to hold our daughter in my arms, I was a little overwhelmed that the doctors and nurses trust...
Scott Savage
Jesus Christ is one of the most significant figures in human history, regardless of your belief about his divinity and humanity. Billions of Christians across the last two millennia have worshiped J...
Dawn Wilson
Praying daily for wisdom is a wise thing to do! In Proverbs 8, an intriguing passage about wisdom, the writer asks, “Does not wisdom call out?” Indeed, God’s wisdom does call out, and those who respon...
Emma Danzey
Right before the pinnacle of Jesus’ ministry here on earth (Maundy Thursday), He decided to take the place of a servant and wash His disciples’ feet. It is the picture of a teacher serving the student...
Britt Mooney
What does it mean to be called children of God? The exploration of these questions is life-changing for us, too. ...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
As we examine the lives of Elisha and Elijah in the Bible allow me to share with you some tremendous leadership principles that were evident in their lives and their relationship....
Kristi Walker
Think of a wise woman you know personally. What makes her wise in your mind? Perhaps she is knowledgeable, hospitable, charitable, loving, nurturing, self-controlled, kind, content, financially savv...
Bethany Verrett
There are many ways to clearly communicate the truth. In the Bible, God uses prophecy, poetry, wisdom narrative, parables, and direct statements to communicate His will, His plans, and His truth. Beca...
Kristen Wetherell
Editor's note: Though this article was written primarily for women in ministry, there are truths here that go beyond gender or calling. We hope you're able to heed these warnings—and embrace God's tru...
Stephanie Englehart
Sitting in the back of the classroom, I felt confusion flood me. My English teacher had just declared that we must prophesy and speak in tongues in order to be saved. My heart raced as I began to ques...
Janet Thompson
I first heard the colorful story of Jacob’s Ladder as a young child in Sunday school. I still remember the teacher showing us pictures of angels descending and ascending on the ladder from heaven in J...
Emma Danzey
If we are breathing right now, the Lord has a purpose for our lives. He has something that He desires for us to be doing for His kingdom. Just because we might feel done, does not mean that the Lord i...
Have you fenced your heart? Have you tried to stay inside of behavioral boundaries only to have climbed over them again and again?...