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We know that the Bible talks about heaven... but are there different levels to heaven? If not, what does Paul mean when he refers to the third heaven?

The world hands us a scepter — distraction, earthly success — and Jesus extends his shepherd’s rod. He knows whom we belong to; whose offer we will accept. Esther demonstrated her trust in God: her true protector and protector of her people.

You don’t have to change who you are because God made you just the way He wanted you to be, and He never makes mistakes. Don’t change who you are to accommodate others. Be yourself forever and always.

Peace with God, freedom from the reign of sin, the glorious hope of a renewed world. These are ours through the justifying grace and mercy of God.

How is mankind the "image" of an invisible God? And why don’t the other creatures get to be images?

"Christian" and "witch" aren't words you normally see next to each other. Here's what you should know about this strange trend.

The woman caught in adultery should not be condemned throughout all time with a mistaken identity just because she is a woman used as a trap set for Jesus. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared (John 8:11).

No matter how dark things may seem, light can spread through the darkness and illuminate our lives. No matter what level of darkness is present in our lives, Jesus gives us the hope to live in freedom.

How are you called to reveal the presence of Christ in the world? In what way can you “shine your light” so that Jesus is known, recognized, and received? This is the heart of a theophany and the call of our Christian lives.

Self-control works almost like a protective wall that will help prevent us from giving in to the desires of the flesh. When we have self-control, we will be able to say “no” to the things that we know are going to harm us or others.

But we can know that this form of judgment from Eve’s sin would stand forever as a remembrance of what Eve chose to do and how that has now affected humankind. Every woman who bears a child will feel that same pain.

When Isaiah speaks about the brokenhearted and how God will comfort those who mourn, he says they will be called "oaks of righteousness" (Isaiah 61:3). But what exactly does it mean to be oaks of righteousness?

Drugs are never mentioned in the Bible, but biblical practices can still be applied. Many people want to compare drugs and alcohol to each other; however, this is a dangerous business.

Summer camp instills Christian life lessons into young people, but years later, it's counselors who often have the most to reflect upon.

I suspect my teenage daughter is using drugs. Her behavior has changed drastically. She is unmotivated, rebellious, and secretive. How can I know for sure, and what can I do about it?

The new world to come is far more glorious than the one we presently know. It will be a world that we recognize and one in which all the things that we love will be present but no longer marred and twisted by sin.

Christ is the rock from which the wandering Israelites drank in the desert and the Living Water that rehydrated the woman at the well. On the cross, the Living Water became thirsty, securing the salvation that His spiritually thirsty people...

Jesus was referring to himself, the living sacrifice poured out for the sake of all who would repent and believe in him for salvation. He is the Living Water, and we are also like a watered garden because of his Spirit indwelling us.

“All the fun things about Easter are pagan. Bunnies are a leftover from the pagan festival of Eostre.” Hot cross buns are related to “Israelites baking sweet buns for an idol, and religious leaders trying to put a stop to it.” Eventually, “defiant...

The three gifts to Jesus sound strange. What even is myrrh? In fact, there are some surprising lessons we can learn from these gifts to Jesus.