Veronica Olson Neffinger
God’s Word is relevant when we are going through trials, when we need comfort, when we want to rejoice, when we need guidance, when we’re praying for healing, when we’re in a difficult relationship, a...
Ashley Hooker
While hitting rock bottom hurts in the moment, it is essential to building a stronger relationship with God. This point could not be plainer than in the story of the prodigal son. ...
Meghan Trapp
The Bible talks about hope and weeping, and how we can have joy in sad as well as happy times. So, how do we learn to be joyful in hope no matter our circumstances?...
Chris Swanson
James and John wanted the most noteworthy positions in Jesus' Kingdom. However, Jesus let them know that significance comes from serving others. ...
Ashley Hooker
Trials are what bring us closer to God and strengthen our faith. Trials help us learn the nature of God as the One who will carry those trials with you, making them light and momentary. ...
I have mixed feelings about making New Year's resolutions. In the first place, I'm not certain that it's biblical. But if anyone should have reason to make a New Year's resolution, it should be Christ...
Shelby Turner
Faith. It's a keyword in the church and the Christian religion. We have faith in God, in leaders, in science, in friends, in all sorts of things. But what does this word mean, and where do we see it b...
Bethany Verrett
God’s Word is straight-forward. There is no codex to these numbers; they are numbers God chooses to use to communicate to His people. The number three tells us about Him. It is a holy number that rela...
Tammy Kennington
Jesus’s gift was intangible and of incalculable value. John 14:27 (NIV) explains, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.”...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
There is much speculation as to who the 24 elders in Revelation are. As you can see, they are seated on thrones, dressed in white robes, wearing crowns. Whoever these elders are, one of the things you...
Blair Parke
We are reminded countless times in the Bible that we can’t rely on our own strength to make sense of things and soldier through the various issues we face daily. We must rely on the strength of our Sa...
Bethany Verrett
The Holy Spirit showed Isaiah a glimpse of the life of Jesus where He was rejected in His hometown, betrayed by people who loved Him, and suffered for others. Most of His life was defined by hardship,...
Debbie W. Wilson
Perhaps the sacrifice of serving alongside Paul began to wear on him. He saw other men his age settling down and enjoying the pleasures of this life. Would it be so wrong to sample the good life?...
Ben Reichert
The Bible talks about five different crowns that believers receive in heaven. But should we seek to earn them?...
Pamela Palmer
We should come into God’s presence with thanksgiving because we are called to do so, and because God is good; He is our salvation, creator of all things, and God of all gods. There is none like God, a...
Heather Adams
Caring for a friend or relative who is dealing with an illness, whether temporary or chronic, can be challenging. It takes a physical toll to help them, but can also be emotionally and spiritually dra...
Bethany Verrett
The trials, tribulations, and temptations of living in a fallen world require perseverance, but in the end, there is eternity with the living God. Perseverance can be a difficult strength to call upon...
Annette Griffin
This free downloadable resource of Sunday School Lessons for Every Age Group is a wonderful guide for parents, children's ministry leaders, and anyone who has a heart for training up the next generati...
Sylvia Schroeder
The book of Hebrews ties faith and hope together in the phrase “faith is the substance of things hoped for.” However, as we dig deeper, we discover that the author looks at hope differently than our u...
Bethany Verrett
Sometimes we can feel hopeless, like there is nothing to be done to support brothers and sisters who are suffering. God assures His people that He loves them and sees them, but He also encourages Chri...