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The Bible tells us that the Word of God is alive and active. But what does that mean, and how can we apply it to our lives?

With proper planning, Christians and churches can reach children, youth, and adults through common Halloween festivities, such as trick-or-treating, decorations, or through an alternative party that has all the fun elements without the scariness.

Would you like to unlock the secrets to a life of purpose and fulfillment? By delving into the transformative power of daily Bible reading, each word on the pages of Scripture holds the potential to ignite a spark of joy and lead to a deeper...

How many times have you come across this quote attributed to Mahatma Gandhi? “I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” We need to stop using this quote.

We can study the Bible in many ways, but do we gain something special when we read it cover to cover?

Should we celebrate it? Or shouldn’t we? Should we just dress up like Bible characters? Should we hide with the lights off? Should we ignore the controversy around it and let the kids be kids and have fun?

Few writers struggled with Christianity as much as Leo Tolstoy and few left a better record of why it's important to take it seriously. So what can we learn from him today?

Johnny Hart charmed millions with his Wizard of Id and B.C. comics, but also became known for including his faith in his work. Is there anything we can learn from his example?

"And He said to them…. 'for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you'"...

Hosea was a prophet during the reign of four different kings (Hosea 1:1) spanning approximately 38 years in the 8th century B.C. And Gomer was a “promiscuous woman” (Hosea 1:2) the Lord told Hosea to marry. Their life together was an enacted...

In classic medieval illumination style, the Codex Gigas, its other nickname, “The Devil’s Bible,” is one of the largest medieval books in the world (if not the largest). It has illustrations that are scattered throughout the several hundred pages...

Reasonable faith is absolutely not an oxymoron. The Bible is clear that faith in God has substance and is based on real evidence. Having faith in God is not based on human intelligence but is produced by God through His Word. All one has to do is...

Each day, we wake with a schedule, a calendar, and a plan. But only God knows what each day will bring. When the bottom falls out of our day, our plan, our schedule, and our calendar …who do we run to? How do we react? The way we daily prepare and...

God is with us has a special meaning to those who have surrendered to the lordship of Jesus. God, in the person of the Holy Spirit, is with us in a very personal and intimate way. The God of all creation lives within me. He comforts me in...

Doubt is natural. But, all too often, we think of this as a bad thing for a Christian. Rather than run from it, use it to your advantage. Bring your doubts to God and seek answers to your doubts. When you do that, doubts will lead to growth.

Is it still in existence? Yes and no. The original papyrus and vellum pages wore out and have been replaced untold times, but more than 6 billion Bibles and Scripture portions containing the original writings exist in 3,384 languages worldwide.

If when we read the Bible, we feel concerned about God’s character because of how He dealt with people, we are wise to learn more about the people. Truth sets us free (John 8:32). We can be sure that God is not cruel. He is love.

Jesus Christ is our focus. He is the center of our faith. We can be encouraged by God’s wonderful plan of salvation and reconciliation. For we are called to fix our sights on the Founder and Perfecter of our faith.

There are very concrete ways to mature in faith and to pursue the Lord more diligently and deeply. If you sincerely engage in spiritual growth practices, you will find yourself becoming more mature and the steadiness of your faith more secure.

So many wonderful people have worked hard to provide a variety of styles to help readers grow deeper in their walks with the Lord through the Scriptures. Sometimes it feels like time for a change or a fresh perspective and selecting a different...