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What Is the Meaning of Humility in the Bible?

Aaron Brown

The word humility appears various times throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. Where we read about humility, we see that this trait is something God desires for His people. Humility ...

8 Psalms to Claim When You Feel Like You Can’t Take One More Thing

Micah Maddox

Discouragement and frustration can mount to unexpected heights and faith can feel like it is falling apart. Life is just hard sometimes. But there is hope! And help! Life might be filled with chaos, h...

5 Inspiring Lessons from the Life (and Death) of Dorcas

Heather Adams

Why is there so much admiration for someone who only appears once in Scripture? Part of the reason can actually be found in the reaction of those that knew her, as they saw her illness and death. The ...

What Are the Psalms of Asaph?

Mike Leake

Asaph seemed to be one of the more contemplative of the authors. He was able to see the depth of brutish temptation within his own heart, but also the steadfast anchor of God’s love for him. ...

Who Was Nahum in the Bible?

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

There are only three small chapters in the Book of Nahum, but a look at their chapter headings makes it obvious that this prophecy is about Nineveh being repaid by God for inflicting pain and sufferin...

5 Best Reasons to Use an ESV Study Bible

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The purpose of any study Bible is to take you deeper into the Scriptures so you can broaden your knowledge and understanding of Scripture. The ESV Study Bible checks this box and fulfills that objecti...

How Can We Be Certain That Our Sins Are Forgiven?

Jessica Brodie

Perhaps we think simple repentance isn’t enough — God wants some grandiose gesture or major sacrificial display on our part. Perhaps in a quiet corner of our heart, the devil’s lies blare, causing us ...

Crucial Considerations for Christians Interacting on Social Media

Heather Adams

Approaching our online communications correctly can honor God. How? By choosing to treat others the way God calls us to, we are walking in obedience to His Ways. When this becomes a habit, our faith l...

What Can Christians Learn from the Fact the Veil Was Torn at Jesus’ Death?

Britt Mooney

Why do three of the four gospels emphasize that a temple veil was torn before or just after Jesus' died? Does this detail mean more than we think?...

How Are We "More Than Conquerors" in Christ?

Bethany Verrett

No matter what difficulties appear in an individual’s life, Romans 8:37 reminds the reader that Jesus has already ensured their eternal salvation, and the future is glorious. God wants to be Father to...

What Makes the Great Commission So Great?

Michael Jakes

In Matthew 28, Jesus commands his disciples to “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obe...

Why Does Paul Say “When I Was a Child, I Spoke Like a Child”?

Mike Leake

It is quite evident that the problem at Corinth is not that some are going around engaging in baby talk. Rather there is something happening that is “childish” and not mature. To discover what the chi...

How Caleb’s Journey of Faith Encourages Us Today

Brad Simon

Caleb left an inheritance of a godly example for us to emulate. Despite what happened to him, he remained loyal to the Lord. While everyone around him doubted, he looked to God for his strength to go ...

What Should Our Attitude Be, as Christ-Followers?

Heather Adams

The benefits of having a positive attitude are pretty easy to see - more enjoyment of each day and stronger relationships, just to name two. But Scripture stresses even deeper results of a right minds...

How Can We Grow Spiritual Fruit?

Jeannie Myers

The Bible uses a lot of fruit metaphors. Paul encourages believers to "bear fruit," Jesus calls himself the vine and us the branches, even the Old Testament includes a list of Fruit of the Spirit. But...

The Importance of International Women’s Day as a Christian Woman

Vicky Arias

In a world filled with confusion about identity, Christian women are called to remember their God-given worth and purpose. Through biblical examples of faith, loyalty, and strength, Scripture affirms ...

Exploring the 10 Commandments: The Seventh Command

Emma Danzey

Jesus says to be holy because He is holy (1 Peter 1:16) He says to set an example for the believers in our purity when we are young (1 Timothy 4:12). We do not let the culture define our sexuality; ou...

Exploring the 10 Commandments: The Ninth Command

Emma Danzey

Perhaps you have made assumptions about people, spread vicious gossip or tried to break down someone’s reputation due to hurt or revenge? Or maybe this happened to you? This is breaking the ninth comm...

How Can Christians Watch Out for the Sneaky Sin of Envy?

Jared Salomon

Several Scripture passages show us the traits of envy and troubles that come from envy. But these passages also advise us on how to watch out for envy....

How Do We Know that Jesus Will Return in the Twinkling of an Eye?

Britt Mooney

What does Paul mean when he says that Jesus will return “in the twinkling of an eye”?...