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One must not oversimplify the problem of addiction. How addiction manifests is only what people can see, not the root cause. The Lord shaped us with a heart that longs and desires for something all the time, and the correct focus is on him.

John Michael Talbot went from country rock pioneer to Jesus rock trailblazer to Franciscan monk, at each stage receiving high acclaim for his music. What led to such a surprising career?

The difficulty here is that the same Greek word is used for “wife” and “woman,” and context helps determine the meaning. The same is true for “man” and “husband.” We must determine which meaning is intended by looking at the context.

If you’ve raised a child or children, you’ve likely realized that they weren’t the only ones maturing. Every milestone, rebellion, shared dream, broken heart, and brave adventure is an integral thread of immeasurable worth in the fabric of your...

Just how old was Joseph when he agreed to marry Mary... and his life took a turn he never expected?

As creations of Christ, we are only able to love because God Himself is love (1 John 4:8). God created us with the ability to love and this love comes from our souls, hearts, and minds.

Is the road to hell paved with good intentions? Not really. It is paved with sin that can arise from good intentions as well as bad. It is a sinful heart that seeks to manipulate our good intentions, and we are all sinners.

Whether there is a physical or spiritual root for not having children, we can know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God sees us. That He cares. And that He has a good plan for our lives and our family.

Anna was a prophetess, a descendant from the Jewish tribe of Asher, elderly, and a widow who devoutly worshiped God with regular fasting and praying. She was also one of the first people to recognize, in faith, the baby Jesus as God’s promised...

What role do the sons of Issachar have in Israel's history?

Anytime we do something where happiness is our focus, we will end up disappointed and sad. Happiness is not about you doing something to gain happiness, but it comes as a result of making others and (ultimately God) happy.

The Bible does contain allegory. However, we cannot read it all in an allegorical way. To consider something as allegory that is in fact narration discredits its validity and removes the foundational belief that the Bible is inerrant truth.

Eunuchs in the Bible are typically defined as castrated men placed in charge over a king’s harem of wives and concubines. But this lifestyle isn’t the only representation of a eunuch. In the Bible, the Hebrew word saris (eunuch), refers to a man...

At every turn through the remainder of this book, Nehemiah rebukes those who oppose the Lord and then prays earnestly to his God. He works hard and does his very best to mobilize, lead, provide for, and protect his fellow Israelites.

Rebecca was the daughter of Bethuel, the great-niece of Abraham, and the sister of Laban. Rebecca became the wife of Isaac, who was the promised son of Abraham and Sarah. Rebecca bore two sons, Esau and Jacob. The nation of Israel came from Jacob,...

The truth about Christ is beautiful. He is beautiful and awesome (in the truest sense) — I can’t do him justice by my own words, but the Bible does. Scripture is intricately woven and entirely unified to draw a picture of Christ’s purpose, his...

One Salome is a follower of God and is there when Jesus is crucified on the cross. The other Salome is more concerned with her own desires and her mother than anyone else.

The virgin birth was important because the Son of God could not be born into sin. However, the importance of Mary’s virginity should not define a person’s worth. Every person’s worth is found in Christ alone who was born without sin to atone for...

As the body of believers, we need to strive for unity and not allow disagreements to cause us to separate from each other. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion; however, it is also important for us to respect everyone's opinion.