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...
Emma Danzey
Snow is the precipitation of winter. It helps to provide water that is soaked into the ground and used towards the spring blooms. In God’s goodness, He provides for the needs of the land and people th...
Lisa Loraine Baker
In the Bible, The Bema Seat is the title given the Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 14:10). The judgment of each Christian is not a determination of who will enter heaven, because t...
Association of Biblical Counselors
Many of us crave the image in our head of family coming close, friends getting together, and joy and peace marking each moment; yet the reality often looks very different. Why the difference?...
Frank Santora
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones” (Proverbs 14:30).I heard a joke recently about two store owners who were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street ...
Madeline Twooney
In modern Christianity, colors are used frequently to represent the differing facets of God’s character and promises. Colors, like numbers, have significant meaning in the Bible. Understanding w...
G. Connor Salter
You may not have grown up lighting an advent candle or know what the word “advent” even means. You can still take part in this centuries-old tradition that teaches us about the central themes of Chris...
Larry White
Forgiveness is a rather large topic covered in the Bible. You could read the Bible from cover to cover and come to the conclusion that it is all about forgiveness. There are layers to the conversation...
Bethany Pyle
Racial reconciliation has been a hot topic in recent years, not just in Christian circles. The phrase itself may evoke a range of emotions in people, but at its heart the practice of racial reconcilia...
Mike Leake
Like Joseph’s coat of many colors, the Bible is filled with an array of colors. From the red clay from which humanity was created to the white robes of Revelation — the Scriptures employ the colors of...
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Discover the purpose, symbolism, and history of the Advent Wreath used in the season of Christmas by Christians around the world....
Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith
Most major religions agree there is a judgment day. The Bible affirms that not only will there be a judgment day, where our final destination is determined, but what happens on that day will be very d...
Jean E. Jones
As a child, I had a vague idea of heaven being clouds through which God sometimes poked his head to see whether people were being good or bad. Paintings, comic strips, and movies added winged angels a...
For many of us, we may think about Easter bunnies and colorful eggs that cover our front yards. But what is the meaning of Easter from the Bible, and why do Christians celebrate this holiday?...
Amy Noel Green
As June slips into July and your neighbors begin stockpiling firecrackers to shoot off as soon as you’ve fallen asleep, our minds shift to thoughts of freedom, independence, and liberty. In anticipati...
Sheila Alewine
Do you doubt your salvation? You’re not alone. Many Christ-followers experience times when their faith wavers and the enemy whispers accusations that cause them to doubt if they are really saved. Just...
Jennifer Waddle
I still remember the first time we celebrated Easter in our current house. Our kids were small, the carpet was new, and my husband was adamant that I not bring out the Easter-egg dye that year. He’s j...
Heather Riggleman
God has so many names in the Bible, and all of them teach us something important about His incredible character. The name Ancient of Days only appears three times, and all in the book of Daniel. But d...
Ed Jarrett
Revelation is the last book in the Bible and is a letter written to seven churches in what is today the country of Turkey. It was written by John at Jesus direction. Beyond that there are a wide var...
Hope Bolinger
Many of us know about the physical manna the Israelites ate in the desert. But what about the hidden manna in Revelation? What exactly is this?...