Ruth Clemence
In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus says “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where ...
Melissa Henderson
Why does the Bible use "jars of clay" to talk about something Jesus gave us?...
Bethany Verrett
Christians ought to value and treasure things that will last forever and the salvation of themselves and others. We must remember that these things have eternal value, rather than working only for cre...
What does the bad eye refer to in Matthew 20:15? It refers to an eye that cannot see the beauty of grace. It cannot see the brightness of generosity. It cannot see unexpected blessing to others as a p...
The Bible must be assimilated - taken into your mind, understood, and provided as nourishment for your soul and spirit....
Jared Olivetti
When we think of Psalm 119, we might think "really long Psalm" or "acrostic song" (i.e., each section starts with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet) or "a really long, acrostic song all about ...
Jennifer Slattery
Idolatry. This ancient yet modern sin fuels countless heartaches and frustrations. It destroys jobs and relationships and distances us from God, the only One worthy of worship. The only One able to ...
Heather Adams
Giving impacts how effective a church will be in reaching out to the local community and into the world beyond. Our tithes and offerings can turn into rich blessings for others.While I learned this tr...
Dawn Wilson
I have to admit something to my shame. I never read the book of Isaiah until 2017. Oh, I read and even memorized a few verses, but I was afraid to tackle the book, thinking it would be too difficult. ...
Madison Hetzler
Sprinkled throughout the teachings of Jesus, we find tales of mustard seeds and swine, pearls and wineskins. Narratives of coins and stray sheep, buried treasure and banquets collect within the page...
Sheila Alewine
John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”As a teenager growing up in a very conservative, independent, Baptist church, I was often challenged to make...
In Ephesians 1, Paul invites us into the very throne room of God as he shows us the blessings God has stored up for us in his treasure house - blessings we already fully possess if we belong to Jesus ...
Kristi Walker
Proverbs 4:23 instructs us to "guard your heart with all diligence," but why is that so important and how do we apply it to our everyday lives? What happens if we don't guard our hearts?...
Heather Adams
Scripture offers us a treasure trove of impressive and influential women to study. Each account contains truth about God and how He wants us to live. Let’s embrace the lessons they hold.Photo credit: ...
Meg Bucher
Dull passages of the Bible yield encouraging truths to strengthen our faith. God layers His Word with intricate nuances that weave throughout the backdrops of our days, until the moment arrives for us...
Lisa Loraine Baker
When the film “Jurassic Park” premiered in June 1993, it became the highest grossing movie ever at the time. The dinosaurs were created with pioneering computer-generated images and life-sized animatr...
Mike Leake
Portion.That’s not a word that we use much these days. When I think of portion, I think of eating. We mostly hear it in the context of dieting. To have portion control, means that you make sure that y...
Mike Leake
Could I, with straight face, say to my children, “I find you acceptable only when you do your chores”? Could I expect to have a growing relationship with my wife if I said, “I find you acceptable when...