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Ever wondered what went on between Malachi and Matthew? Check this out . . .

The devil hates the Bible and those who quote it, so defeat him by studying it.

Worrying about the unknown is a burden that will weigh you down until you let go.

A Christian’s identity is linked directly to the Old Testament, so why do we neglect it?

When you realize your words lead to destruction, take a stance against the enemy’s lies.

Remember the fishes and the loaves: God uses the little we have to do big things.

There’s a void in the local church when you aren’t using your spiritual gift.

God will redeem all that we’ve been through this year and use it for his glory.

Expect the unexpected and more tests of faith in 2021, but do your part to unify believers.

God is fully invested in your spiritual growth; after all he wants more for you than even you do.

It’s impossible to manage 2021 without the sustenance Scripture provides.

Evil thoughts are part of our sin nature, but God provides a way to control them.

Who among us suffers from loneliness, depression, anxiety or extended periods of darkness?  Yup. We live in a society right […]

We have many goals on our minds as we enter a new year, but this one is a priority.

What was your 2019 like?  Was it a good year or a bad year?  If you had 2019 to live […]

Many Christians, while thumbing through their Bibles,  have pondered why Scripture is broken into two, uneven halves. Is one better than the other? […]

How focused should we be on New Year’s resolutions?

I’ve always loved watching and reading anything about medieval times. Kings and their royal families, strong and fearless knights storming […]

When God changes your life, the desire to love and serve others will be automatic.

Jesus offered a personal, agonizing sacrifice for God’s people that changed the world.

Hope is a choice and we can go to its source and allow ourselves to be filled.

When you feel like the deck is stacked against you, remember the story of this hero.

Our lives are completely controlled by our thoughts and habits, so how do we renew our minds?

God warns us of the tendency to immediately enact our plan without one important thing . . .

If we don’t choose to live surrendered to Jesus, we’ll remain empty, broken, and fearful.

God doesn’t send his soldiers into battle without the proper equipment.

Jesus’ impending death on the cross didn’t prevent him from giving thanks in the upper room.

If you have never really taken a step of faith, you may not be truly trusting in God.

When you find yourself stuck in a cycle of frustration, impatience, and negativity, there is hope.

If being anxious doesn’t accomplish a single thing, what’s the point of making it a habit?

To experience who Jesus is and all he wants for us requires passionately knowing and serving him.

When you find the blessed life Jesus wants you to have, there’s no regret and no going back.

Keeping no record of wrongs and forgiving without limit seem impossible in today’s world.

You can be confidence that God is in control, knows best, and you can ask him anything.

We don’t know the outcomes of 2020, but with God on his throne they’ll likely be good ones.

Our universe’s beauty and symmetry couldn’t have coßme from random mutation and chance.

Distractions are really lies that dangerously lead you away from the life-changing reality of Jesus.

There are many reasons Christians are losing the culture, but these are probably the top four. They are all ouch-worthy, […]

Speaking biblical truths is important for Christians for the following reasons:  It confesses and proclaims God’s truth in your life. […]

What do you do when pain is your constant companion? How do you keep on going when life stays hard and […]

“How’s your hearing?” That was a question my doctor started asking me about ten years ago. I would always respond […]

Prayer is good, but . . . I want to share something on my mind and heart today, a conviction […]

Be still.Be quiet.Listen. Sometimes, when the world around us seems to spiral and spin off each page of every day, […]

OK, OK. Before I reveal it to you, let me explain the context a bit. As I was reading in […]

How often do you sit down to pray, and this happens:  You think of your family.  You pray for your […]

I am so thankful to God for giving me a husband that is a pastor, a preacher of the Word […]

Joey B was an active participant in the worship and lecture at a recent seminar I attended. If he heard […]

Jesus speaks jarring words against the religious leaders of his day. He describes them as those who honor God with […]

He kept His word and stood firm on His promises

Ever heard of the acronym SOAP? Or heard people say, “I SOAPed this morning”? Well, SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, […]