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The meaning, then, for a locust plague (or any devastation) is to acknowledge our weakness, frailty, and dependence. Where repentance is needed, let us repent. And let us fly to Jesus for our refuge.

Jesus utilized the sheep and the goats to show the difference between believers and unbelievers. Sheep and goats frequently ate together. The farmers needed to guarantee there was plenty for them to eat because goats could get greedy and eat any...

The words of Scripture are a promise directed to true believers; to trust we are secure in our salvation. If we have given our lives to Jesus Christ, we have been promised that we are sealed for the day of redemption.

Christ has come to save us from ourselves, and we can trust in him for forgiveness, and hell will forever be behind us — and only paradise ahead of us. Yes, Jesus spoke of hell. But more importantly, he also invited us to heaven through himself.

Understanding that every person is made in the image of God helps me to see people as they actually are. Our battle is not against flesh and blood. My “enemy” probably isn’t actually my enemy.

No one wants to be known as a glutton for punishment. But does the Bible tell us anything about how to avoid entering that position?

No matter how much pain that sin causes, it cannot overcome the saving work of Jesus Christ in the life of a believer, even if that believer is caught up in a cycle of addiction. No demon can get in the way of that.

At its core, pride rejects the gift of grace that God extends to us, and that is why it is such a sin. It is a self-imposed wall between the Lord and us.

The phrase "social gospel" has become increasingly popular as Christians ask how to live their faith out, not simply know the right things. But what actually is the social gospel?

The proof of God’s love is not that we are kept from troubles, but that we can count on him to be with us through them. Because it is impossible for God to lie or to fail his promises.

After God created something and stood back to admire it, He said “it was good” which means it was perfect. He could admire the wholeness and perfection of His own creative genius which was designed for our benefit and to demonstrate...

Christians meditate on God’s Word by finding places of stillness and quiet or by joining groups, which offer directed study. Like Buddhists, they meditate on sacred texts, but unlike Buddhists, Scripture is always key.

God's plan may not be what we expect, but the Bible affirms that he does plans for us. These quotes from the Bible and noted Christians remind us why trusting in God's plan is so vital.

These parables may resonate with you because you may be lost in the wilderness like the lost sheep or lost in the darkness of your own home like the lost coin or lost to the desires of the flesh like the prodigal son.

While there is no such thing as a “sinner’s prayer” that saves us, there is absolutely a kind of prayer that, in response to God’s grace, results in our salvation. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13).

It took a supernatural occurrence of liberation to get Jonah to do as God had told him to do. As a prophet, he was committed to submitting to God's Word, however, he had attempted to get away from his obligations, but God’s plan prevailed.

In today’s culture, the term “cancel” often references removing celebrities or people in power that have broken set societal rules from mainstream relevance. So, how many Bible characters would be canceled today? And how did God use them anyway?

The Bible doesn't just tell us to have faith in God, it tells us that we can increase our faith. But what does that process look like?

We should aim to reflect all the facets of love all the time because we aim to love like Jesus. We try to be as loving as Jesus by observing how he loved and practicing daily by praying for direction and a soft heart.

Just as Jesus has shown us grace, we should show forgiveness to others. To forgive is to choose to imitate Christ’s love by not holding the sin of others against them.