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In English-speaking cultures, we often say, “I love you.” In Greek, four words are used for love: agape, storge, phileo, and eros. What can we learn from the differences between each of these words?

Genesis 6 reminds us of the futility of seeking a destiny apart from God.

We know about the kings of Israel and Judah, but have you heard about the notorious queen Athaliah of Judah?

A kinsman-redeemer is a male relative who has the responsibility to help a relative in need or danger. Boaz and Jesus are the best examples of kinsman-redeemers in Scripture.

Whether you feel content or disillusioned spiritually this year, I encourage you to consider joining me in applying these seven habits to nurture greater intimacy with God in the year ahead.

Christians face the responsibility to vote. But, beyond the vote, we also bear responsibility to pray for our nation.

In the Bible, a concubine was a woman acquired by a man as a secondary wife. Her purpose was to provide a male heir in the case of a barren wife, to provide more children in general to enhance the family’s workforce and wealth, and to satisfy the...

How important is it that we believe in the resurrection?

What can we learn from Joseph and Mary, the people chosen to be Jesus' earthly parents?

That was the purpose of creation all along for a man and woman to commune with their God. We must start our lives from rest in the love of God. Only in the presence of God can we say like Him, “This is very good.”

Just because Scripture includes accounts of sexism does not mean that it condones these actions. The Bible affirms the equality of both men and women. Jesus died for all people, and salvation is offered to everyone by grace through faith.

Mankind is meant to be in community with each other. From the very beginning, God referred to mankind as they. The very term refers to a group, a people. At its core, the gospel is not about me but us.

Ultimately, we must each ask ourselves: Whatever the symbol, what does it mean to us? What does the symbol say to others who associate us with that symbol? And how does a symbol represent who we are — in our hearts?

Is Christianity sexist? Is it biased towards men, not women? I believe the answer to these questions and others like it, is emphatically, “No.” In fact, I want to show you the opposite is true.

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?

Joseph is often overlooked in the Christmas story, but his quiet faith and unwavering obedience played a vital role in God’s plan for salvation. Discover how this humble carpenter became the earthly father of Jesus, fulfilling prophecy and...

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...