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What Was Jesus' First Miracle?

Bethany Verrett

The Bible compares the relationship between Christ and the church as that of a groom and his bride, and one day He will drink wine with His bride in Heaven, making it special that His first miracle wa...

Can Christians Use Crystals?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

If you think using crystals can help promote “good energy,” then the question you must consider is where is that energy coming from? I can assure you it is not the Holy Spirit....

How to Pray for a Miracle

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

God can work a miracle at any time, for any person, for any reason. There is only one requirement needed for you to become a candidate for a miracle. You need to have a problem. ...

Why Should We Also Pay Attention to Jairus in the Story about His Daughter?

Dr. Sandra Hamer Smith

Jairus is significant in the Bible because Jesus raised his daughter from the dead. Jesus had just healed a man who was demon-possessed....

The Problem with False Prophets, Then and Now

Hope Bolinger

Ancient Israel around the early 600s/late 500s BC was getting a lot of bad news from prophets like Jeremiah and Ezekiel. They didn't like what they were hearing. So instead of heeding the prophets' wa...

The Power of Choosing to Prioritize Your Health

Frank Santora

Poor choices can create a bondage to ill health that literally steals away years from the life God has promised. The good news is, even if we have made seriously wrong choices regarding our health in ...

The Quest for (Self) Justification

Tim Brister

Even our expressions of thanksgiving can be a form of self-justification, and this is what we discover from this man in our text. Such self-justified thanksgiving is unacceptable to God....

15 Things You Need to Know about the Antichrist and His Rise to Power

Ron Rhodes

Revelation pictures the antichrist as a beast 32 times. The image points to the brutal, bloody, uncontrolled, and wild character of this diabolical dictator....

What Makes a Miracle?

Jessica Brodie

Whether the miracle has to do with healing sickness or infirmity and showcasing god’s power and status as Almighty God matters not; what matters is that the miracle isn’t merely coincidence, but rathe...

Does God Expect Us to Believe in Ourselves?

Frank Santora

It’s not a sin to believe in yourself; it’s an expectation of the Creator God who formed you in His own image and likeness, filled you with His Holy Spirit, and has perfectly equipped you to perform e...

Who Was Joanna, One of the Women Who Followed Jesus?

Betty Dunn

In the Gospels, Joanna is listed as one of the women who accompany Jesus in his traveling ministry. The women in the group perform much of the cooking and packing chores as they journey through Galile...

Is Penance in the Catholic Church a Biblical Concept?

Dr. Michael A. Milton

"Forgive me father, for I have sinned." Most Protestants are familiar with the Catholic act of confession and penance. But despite the fact that this is largely a Catholic-only practice, is there Bibl...

Why Was Satan Called Beelzebub in the Bible?

Ashley Hooker

In Scripture, Satan is referred to as Lucifer or the devil, to name a few. The evolution of the Beelzebub as a reference to Satan is linked to the Pharisees. The name became a bitter, scornful word an...

Are Cherubs in the Bible?

Melissa Henderson

Are cherubs in the Bible, or just an image that appeared in Christian legends and artwork after the fact? Here's what the Bible says about this particular kind of angel....

The Awe-Inspiring Truth: We Are "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made"

Lianna Davis

We often hear Psalm 139:14 referenced when a friend announces a new baby. The miracle of new life is truly incredible, enough so that David says we are "fearfully and wonderfully made." But beyond pre...

What Does the Bible Say about Who I Am in Christ?

Lisa Brown

I hear this quite a bit from Christians, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This is a popular Scripture taken from Philippians 4:13. I would argue that this verse is only powerfu...

6 Reminders of Who God Is from the Book of Exodus

Lianna Davis

As God sets out upon initiating His plan to rescue the Israelites from slavery, we can note at least six facets of His character and of His work with regard to Moses, who was selected to lead this del...

What Is a Lukewarm Christian, and Why Is That So Dangerous?

Heather Adams

If we are devoted to the Lord, we become aligned with Him. If we stand against Him, we can be persuaded to turn toward Him. But Jesus claimed that tepid faith leaves us somewhere in the middle - halfw...

What Does the Bible Say About Insecurity?

Tessa Emily Hall

In our performance-based culture, it's all too easy to have insecurity. Fortunately, the Bible presents some important tools for understanding and extinguishing our insecurity....