What David and Goliath Can Teach Us Today

David and Goliath is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, but what lessons can it still...

Do You Pray Like the People in the Bible?

Have you ever wondered if your prayer life looks like the prayer lives of the people in the Bible?...

Lions and fish and giants. Oh my!

Discipleship as Relationship

Dads, Your Words Are Powerful

Walking in Love Helps Us Share God’s Truth

The Bible is clear that spiritual maturity means displaying the fruits of the Spirit in our...

Prayer is an Act of Worship

Prayer is an essential, beautiful and important part of our worshiping God through talking and...

The Biblical Work of Local Service

As Jesus made clear in His final words to His disciples, the vast majority of mission work takes...

Mission Work is Biblical Work

Throughout much of the Bible, God's focus is on mission work and the various ways it can and does...

Prayer Can Change Things

Jesus understood that prayer was powerful. We have His example to follow and His faith is our...

5 Steps to Engage with the Bible

Following these five steps will help you prepare to engage with God’s Word so it becomes more...

Faith With Works is Alive!

The Holy Spirit gives us the opportunity to step out in faith as the storms of life rage around us...

Resurrection People in the Day of Chaos

On the strangest of Easter Sundays, we must remember that we have a hope far greater than anything...

Easter Basket-Ready Bibles for Kids of All Ages

This year, more than ever, we all need to experience the joy that is ours because “He is...

Abide: Engage Through Art

Combining visual arts and the inspired words of the Bible can help you slow down and encounter the...

How to Find Peace in Life’s Storms

No matter what storms are currently raging in your life, the Bible offers hope and peace in the...

Abide: Praying Scripture

The whole Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, has biblical prayers you can pray to strengthen your...

Abide: Journaling Scripture

Journaling Scripture is a practice that helps you concentrate and reflect on a passage. As a...

Learn to Pray Like Jesus

Jesus taught a 4-part blueprint for prayer that resonates as powerfully today as it did for His...

Abide: Picture It

Using your God-given imagination to your Scripture engagement practice can help you better...

Abide: Contemplate

Contemplate is an easy 4-step practice compared to "feasing on the Scripture," and helps to...

8 Bible Verses to Ease Your Anxiety

When life feels stressful, these favorite Bible verses will help you find comfort and assurance you...

Somewhere Between Yesterday’s Tragedy and Tomorrow’s Triumph

Your Encouraging Word fromMax Lucado’s Encouraging Word Bible, NIV How far can we go with verses...

A Deeper Dive Into Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11—with its references to God’s plans, prosperity, protection from harm, peace, and...

How to Abide in God’s Word

Learn how to come to the Scriptures in a manner that promotes a thriving, living, transforming...

Christ the Center of Scripture

It is through the Bible that we meet and know Christ. When we grow in our love for Christ, we grow...

Scripture Engagement and the Spiritual Disciplines

Spiritual disciplines are means to saturate our lives in the Bible, engaging with it so that our...

How is Scripture Engagement Different from Bible Study?

Scripture engagement is a complement to deep study of the Scriptures, engaging both the mind an the...

How Not to Read the Bible

God's Word is good and profitable, but there are some ways approaching the Bible that can end up...

4 Passages to Spark Your Spiritual Growth

Arrested development isn’t an option for followers of Christ. We have a sacred responsibility to...

The New Year Game Plan

If you’ve ever been unsuccessful in an attempt to read through the Bible in one year, you...

1 Go-To Gift, 10 Ways to Get There

The world’s best-selling book. The world’s greatest message. Give it away this Christmas. The...

Celebrate Christmas All Year

The celebration of Christmas is a bittersweet experience for many people. We get caught up in the...

Become a Missionary This Christmas

Here are four phrases to consider if you’d like to become a missionary this Christmas.

Nerves of Steel: 6 Questions with Tammie Jo Shults

When young Tammie Jo Bonnell first watched fighter jets race across the New Mexico skyline, she...

Who Was Esther?

Quick Look at the Book of Esther: God’s hand of providence and protection on behalf of His people...

My Soul Magnifies the Lord

It’s hard even for us, these many centuries later, to wrap our heads around it: A Holy God loves...

Three Strategies for Nurturing Gratitude When Thankfulness Is Hard

The season of Thanksgiving on the calendar doesn’t always coincide with a season of thanksgiving...

Who Are the Biblical Patriarchs?

The term “patriarch” refers to the founder or ruler of a tribe, family, or clan. The Israelites...

The Christmas Story Teaches Us to Wait Well

The experience of waiting for Christmas as children was good exercise for us. Waiting builds trust,...

11 Bible Verses to Celebrate Thanksgiving

In this season of giving thanks, here are a few Scriptures you can use to prepare your heart, share...

5 Life-Changing Bibles from 5 Beloved Pastors

What better way to show your pastor some love than by bringing in a fellow laborer—a colleague, a...

A Parent’s Love

In September 2017 a Massachusetts woman, Michelle Carter, was sentenced to 15 months in jail after...

7 Verses and 7 Prayers for Your Pastor

October’s Pastor Appreciation emphasis in many churches is a good reminder to pray for our...

If You Saw Jesus in Glory

If you were to witness Jesus Christ in the fullness of His majesty, the brightness of His glory,...

7 Scriptures Explaining Our True Identity in Christ

What is our true identity in Christ? The Holy Bible offers a clear explaination. These 7 key...

What Would You Do with Space in Your Life?

Jesus told us not to worry about tomorrow. But what happens when we place ourselves in situations...

You’re Invited into the Holy of Holies

Take your Bible and open it to Psalm 120. Do you notice a little subheading just below the chapter...

Back to School: Top 10 Bibles for Students

It’s that time of year again! With summer nearing an end and school starting back up, it’s...

Three Stories to Help Young People Find Identity in Christ

Every bit as valuable as the Bible’s words of encouragement, wisdom and inspiration are its...

How Do We Align Our Careers with Our Faith in Christ?

Our faith and identity in Christ encompasses and influences every aspect of our lives, including...

Embracing the Hope of Our Identity in Christ

The apostle Peter offers a profound summary of our identity in Christ in 1 Peter 2:9-10. In the...

Offering Hope to the Next Generation

You don’t need to be a parent or have experience with kids to be an effective mentor. Discover...

Claiming the Bible’s Legacy of Hope

Time and time again, God proves Himself to be faithful. He fulfills the terms of His covenants....

How to Be a Source of Hope to Your Community

In the wake of natural disasters and human tragedies, it’s not unusual for caring people from all...

Everlasting Life

Most assuredly, I say to you,  he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has...

Facts About the Resurrection: Free Infographic

Make sure you check out these related articles: Facts About the Resurrection Five Things to Know...

Why Does the Legacy of the King James Bible Still Endure?

In 1604, King James I commissioned a new version of the Bible, translated from the original Hebrew...

Has the King James Bible Been Revised?

The first printing of the King James Bible in 1611 was done with great care and attention to...

Five Things to Know About the Resurrection of Christ

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. –...

How Did the King James Bible Impact the World?

The King James Bible had an almost immediate impact on seventeenth-century England. In many...

Wives are Called to be Strong and Affirming

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to...

Help Each Other Grow Up in Faith

But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. – Colossians 3:14...

The Virtuous Wife of Proverbs

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely...

How Did Forty-Seven Scholars Create a Biblical Masterpiece?

In 1604, King James I of England invited bitter religious rivals to a conference at Hampton Court....

What Does God Want Us to Understand About Community?

The New King James Study Bible shines a spotlight on the apostle Paul’s call for fellowship and...

Which Bible Characters Struggled with Depression?

The heroes of the faith loom so large in the consciousness of believers that it often comes as a...

A Biblical Prescription for Parenting Children

Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. –...

The Biblical Role of the Parents

My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; –...

Who Was Eve?

Where Does Eve Appear in the Bible? The bulk of Eve’s story is contained in Genesis 2–3. Who...

Who Was Moses?

Where Does Moses Appear in the Bible? The story of Moses begins in Exodus 1 and stretches across...

Five Guidelines for Building a Strong Marriage

As Jesus recalls the melodrama of God’s presentation of Eve to Adam, He says, “But from...

How Did We Get the King James Bible?

To understand why the King James Bible was commissioned, we need to survey the Christian landscape...

What Does the Bible Really Say About Evangelism?

Evangelism gives Christians an opportunity to participate in God’s work of arranging for others...

Who Wrote the Book of Romans?

All critical schools agree on the Pauline authorship of this foundational book. The vocabulary,...

An Ancient Tradition of Worship in a Modern World

Worship has existed since … well, since humankind has existed. Adam and Eve lived in a paradise....

Motherhood: A Noble Ministry

More than a job or responsibility, mothering is ministry. Most assuredly it takes work! It means...

Facts About the Resurrection

The resurrection of Christ was proclaimed eagerly by the early church. This miracle was considered...

10 Bible Passages and Prayers That Will Impact Your Holy Week

If you’re looking to add variety to your commemoration of Good Friday or your celebration of...

The Best Strategies for Helping Children Memorize God’s Word

One of the great pleasures of parenthood is the privilege of introducing your kids to God’s Word....

Four Bible Passages Every Parent Should Know

It may be a stretch to call the Bible the world’s first parenting book, but it’s no stretch to...

Five Verses That Can Change Your Teen’s Life

Few things in this world hold more potential than a teenager with a Bible. A young person, brimming...

Four Reasons to Give Your Teen a Bible

Getting their first bicycle, their first phone, and their first car has become a rite of passage...

Take Up the Full Armor of God

Dr. John MacArthur’s new book, One Faithful Life, is a harmony of the Apostle Paul’s...

Two Words That Will Prepare You for Holy Week

Holy Week, the last week of Lent, begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before...

Finding Hope in the Depths of Grief

Understandably, a thread of grief runs through the gospel account of Jesus’ crucifixion. We’re...

How Do We Teach People About Easter?

The story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection will pique the curiosity of spiritual seekers...

Five Ingredients for a Game-Changing Worship Experience

If you’re looking for ways to improve or shake up your worship routine, here five things you...

What Is Lent and Why Do Christians Practice It?

The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday....

Why Do Some Bibles Look Different on the Inside?

One thing you’ll notice when looking at Bibles is that some look different on the inside. There...

Why Is Bible Paper Important?

Paper is one of the most important features of a Bible. Legibility and usability are affected by...

What Do You Need to Know When Buying a Bible?

There are lots of things to consider when buying a Bible, such as translations, types of Bible,...

Thomas Nelson’s New Youth Edition Bibles

A firm understanding of Scripture can be a game changer for pre-teens and teenagers facing the...

Surviving and Thriving in an Anxiety-Filled Culture

Anxiety is a relentless foe, but it’s not an invincible one. Once you understand its tendencies...

A Little Empathy Goes a Long Way

Empathy is more than an attractive personality trait. It’s an instrument of healing. Jesus...

The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament: Infographic

Some Bible readers assume that the Spirit’s activity in Scripture is limited to the New...

Four Ways to Deepen Your Trust in God

“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24) Those were the words of a desperate father,...

Five Ways You Can Make God’s Love Real to Others

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also...

Reflecting on Biblical Wisdom: 7 Journaling Prompts

Reading the Bible is a journey to hear from the Lord. It’s a time to pause and reflect on God and...

The Genealogy of Christ Revealed

Today genealogies are a thriving hobby for people who are interested in where they come from. In...

Leadership Lessons from the Nativity

The beauty of Christmas is that it’s a profound message, yet so simply given. Three ordinary...

5 Old Testament Prophecies Answered in the New Testament Through Christ

Bible scholars estimate that more than 350 Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled by the birth,...

What Really Sent the Shepherds to the Manger? Finding Hope in the Christmas Story

The angel’s announcement certainly got the attention of the shepherds keeping watch over their...

Where to Find Comfort and Encouragement in the Psalms

There are many words of comfort and encouragement in the Psalms. Here is your guide to a few...

New Testament Giving

The most detailed passage on giving in the New Testament is found in 2 Corinthians (chs. 8; 9). The...

Paul’s Encouragement to Timothy

In his final and intimate letter to his “son in the faith” (2 Timothy) Paul reminded Timothy of...

You Are Called to Bring Light

Today’s world is full of pain and bitterness. So many groups feel deep disappointment. So many...

We Are Family

In Galatians 3:28, Paul emphasizes that three major social distinctions no longer matter in Christ:...

Diagnosis: Anxiety — Pinpointing the Source of Your Worry

Recent studies suggest that over 40 million Americans suffer from some form of anxiety disorder....

Jesus and the Poor

“Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” A consummate communicator, Jesus began...

The Challenge of Contentment – Paul’s Message to Timothy

There is neither godliness nor contentment found in accumulating the things of this world.  What...

Jesus’ Miracles in Mark

Mark dedicates more of his account to Jesus’ miracles than any of the other Gospel writers. For...

Can You Give Me a Nano Summary of the Bible?

Could you tell someone the story of the Bible?  Could you summarize its teachings?  Could you...

Jesus’ Seven “I Am” Statements

Jesus’ “I am” statements would have particular significance to the first-century Jewish...

Get the Most Out of Your Bible Study

I once heard the story of a new pastor fresh out of seminary who went to a rural church in...

Attitudes of Gratitude: Stories of Thankfulness in the Bible

Thanksgiving was established as a national holiday in the United States by President Abraham...

Joseph’s Story – A Nation from a Troubled Family

The remarkable story of Joseph’s rise to power in Egypt is not just another rags-to-riches story....

What Do You Know If You “Know” the Bible?

Most Christians would say that they would like to know the Bible, but what does that mean?  ...

The Lord’s Supper: Past, Present, and Future

As Christians today look for meaning in Lord’s Supper, it’s helpful to exam the...

Build a Foundation for a Lifetime of Spiritual Growth

There is some information so vital to the Christian life that if you do not know it you cannot...

What is the Starting Point for Understanding the Bible?

Every Christian needs a good understanding of the Bible.  Our entire experience as a believer...

Thanksgiving Prayers Straight from the Bible

The Bible contains some of the most extraordinary prayers of thanksgiving ever offered. The power...

Eliminating the Divisions Between Us and Them

Two pronouns lie at the center of human history: Us and Them. Us is the inclusive part of human...

Take up Your Cross: Thoughts from 5 Leaders of the Faith

For generations, Christians have contemplated the words of Christ that to follow Him means laying...

Godly Responses in the Tough Times

“This can’t be happening to me. God, I’ve always done what I was supposed to do.” How many...

Who Wrote the Book of Job?

The name of the book of Job in the Bible comes from its central character. The English name is...

Preachers Who Don’t Preach the Word

A friend once told me about a time when his spirit felt empty. He had been attending a church where...

What’s Preventing You from Trusting God?

It seems so easy in the Bible. People put their trust in God, and He rewards them by doing...

A Time to LEAD: Four Lessons in Godly Leadership

As a follower of Christ, you’re also called to lead. This month, our guest blog contributor,...

Do For Others What They Cannot Do For Themselves: Godly Leadership, Part 4

My friend, we are ending our four-part series on Godly leadership with a lesson that continues with...

Revealing the Truth – Helping Others Recognize God’s Love

Second Kings 6 tells the story of King Aram’s attempts to silence the prophet Elisha. The king...

Add Value to People: Godly Leadership, Part 3

If we hope to carry the mantle of godly leadership, then we must always walk with an “others”...

A Closer Look at Truth in Psalms

As Christians, we need to listen and allow the Holy Spirit to speak truth into our lives through...

Encourage the Dream in Others: Godly Leadership, Part 2

My friends, I hope you have been challenged to listen with a God-softened heart in this last week...

Unleash the Power of Worship in Your Life

When it comes to worship, reading the Bible—especially the Psalms—is like watching a highlight...

Listen with Your Heart: Godly Leadership, Part 1

Leaders will, at one point or another, face conflict. It doesn’t matter where you lead —at...

Who Wrote the Book of Joshua?

Have you ever wondered who wrote specific books in the Bible?  One of the most popular characters...

Unlocking the Bible’s Strategy for Anxiety-Free Living

After Moses died, the task of leading the Hebrew people into the Promised Land fell to Joshua. It...

4 Bible Passages That Leave No Doubt About the Importance of Empathy

Empathy is woven deep into the fabric of Scripture. Virtually every instruction God offers...

66 Reasons to Trust God

Let’s be honest. It can be hard to trust God when life becomes chaotic.  Maybe that’s...

How Do We Know God Loves Us?

The seeds of doubt were planted in the Garden of Eden. The serpent began his temptation of Eve with...

Why Christ’s Resurrection Should Matter to You

There are a lot of questions about the resurrection of Jesus Christ in today’s culture.  Did...

Leaders Build a Circle of Trust

Distinguishing truth from falsehood challenges people in positions of authority for several...

Leaders Serve

When Jesus’ disciples quarreled over who among them was greatest, He called their attention to...

People at Work

When God made human beings in His image (Gen. 1:26-30), He appointed them as His coworkers in...

God’s Purpose for You Is Active

To honor the purposeful and pure God: • Do justly. • Love mercy. • Walk humbly with your God....

Connecting Our Work with God’s Work

Psalm 60 reminds us of a profound truth that God is eternal and unchanging, while humanity is...

Faith and Works

The great reformer Martin Luther, champion of the doctrine of salvation through faith alone, never...

Beyond the Mess

Benjamin West, a famous portrait painter at the time of the American Revolution, remembers one of...

Finding Joy at Work

The Bible affirms that God’s original design for work was good—even “very good”...

One Woman’s Devotion

Out of the materialism and ruthlessness of Israel during the period of the judges, Hannah emerged...

God’s Purpose Requires Response

We cannot go through life passively if we want to live in accord with God’s purpos¬es. If we are...

Work Itself is a Gift from God

A stubborn untruth in Western culture casts work as part of the Curse imposed by God to punish Adam...

Angel Unaware

After becoming the Hollywood couple everyone loved to love, Roy and Dale Evans Rogers shared with...

Determining God’s Will

Christians believe that they should carefully obey God’s will. But how can we know what His will...

Yield to God’s Purposes

Consider this: God is perfect. Eternal. Almighty. He knows everything about everyone (Ps....

Qualifications for Leadership

When Paul outlines the qualifications for leadership within the church, every checkpoint has to do...

The Handbook for a Life’s Work

In his final and intimate letter to his “son in the faith,” Paul reminded Timothy of the...

America the Beautiful

At a time when the country was mourning the murder of President John F. Kennedy, weeping for the...

Leaders Celebrate Milestones

Effective leaders appreciate the value of celebrating momentous things that God has done. When a...

Modern-Day Idols

Perhaps you think of idols as objects of wood, stone, or metal worshiped by ancient civilizations...

God’s Purposes Are Pure

God isn’t selfish. He isn’t vain or conceited. But He is God: Creator and sustainer of all,...

Lessons in Leadership

Business literature is cluttered with how-to books profiling famous people who achieved success...

Jeremiah’s Faith

Some might consider Jeremiah the model of faithfulness, while others might think of him as an...

Streams in the Desert

Lettie Cowman and her husband, Charles, were missionaries to Japan. Together, they founded the...

Leadership Challenges

Moses learned what countless leaders throughout history have discovered: life is hard at the top....

The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

No clearer statement of the intimate interworking of the triune God—Father, Son and Holy...

God Had an Eternal Purpose for Everything

God is eternal. He always was and always will be. Anything that is eternal is also ultimately...

Rest for a While

When the Twelve returned from their tour with Jesus (Mark 6: 7, 12, 30), their Master pulled them...

Heroes of Faith

The Jewish Christians to whom the Epistle to the Hebrews is addressed were demoralized and...

Encouragement

The words “to encourage” can properly translate the New Testament word that means “to call...