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Peace with God is, at its core, a spiritual reconciliation between family members. It’s a restored relationship between Heavenly Father and earthly child, made possible simply because Jesus wanted it so—enough that He was willing to suffer, die,...

Giving our worry and problems to God in prayer is, in the simplest sense, an honest, meditative conversation with our Father whereby we attempt to transfer responsibility for desired outcomes out of our hands and into His. 

Malachi was a mostly-anonymous prophet whose ministry occurred in Jerusalem during the era of Nehemiah and Ezra. Although he spoke primarily to a specific time and place in history, Malachi also prophesied of the messianic “forerunner” who would...

Surprisingly Jesus never referred to himself as “Jesus” in the gospels—but he did assign to himself several other interesting names.

God loves because He alone knows—and rejoices in—the truth about Himself and what He’s doing in us. He loves us not because he must choose to do so or because he feels obligated to constantly manufacture an emotion akin to compassion. He loves us...

Zerubbabel was an influential political and religious leader in Israel during the time when Jewish exiles returned from captivity in Babylon. He’s best known for spearheading the rebuilding of God’s Temple in Jerusalem in the 6th Century B.C.

In first-century Israel, Sadducees were a religious faction that wielded societal power in nearly every aspect. These men hated Jesus and were the Jewish aristocrats of their day, known as much for their wealth and corruption as for their...

Jephthah was a leader in Israel during the time of the Judges. He’s best known for winning a decisive battle against an invading Ammonite army—and for a foolish oath that cost his innocent daughter her life.

The Holy Spirit continually regenerates my spirit, actively resides within my soul, and accomplishes my authentic Christian life. So … what am I supposed to do?

Matthew 18:18 is a trust from God himself. It is not a temporal power to be wielded with a heavy hand, personal agenda, or political intent. The ultimate goal in every situation must be for grace and reconciliation among the body of Christ.

Given the biblical and historical context of the term “new wine,” many scholars attach symbolic significance to Jesus’ use of it as recorded in Matthew 9:17, Mark 2:22, and Luke 5:37-39. There are three primary theories.

We worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity … For there is one Person of the Father; another of the Son; and another of the Holy Ghost. But the Godhead of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, is all one.

Let’s look at some of the things Jesus said about hell in the Gospel of Matthew and try to answer a few questions people have asked about hell and what Jesus has to say about it.

A prayer for the peace of Jerusalem includes security from outside attackers, unity, and harmony among residents, familial wholeness, economic and political prosperity—and perhaps most important of all, freedom and fulfillment in the joyful...

One of the many benefits of the Christian faith journey is that spiritual growth accelerates when you read the Bible and pray. There’s life and wisdom in every book of the Bible, but specifically the book of Romans offers the foundational...

In its simplest form, an exvangelical is a person who is “ex-evangelical,” much in the same way one would be considered an ex-husband or ex-president.

“The writing of many books is endless” (Ecclesiastes 12:12). Fortunately, you don’t have to enter the bookstore without guidance. The following list looks at Christian authors across several genres, each well worth checking out.

Freeman Wills Croft may not have the reputation today of Dorothy L. Sayers, he played a crucial role in the Golden Age of detective stories. He was also a devout Christian whose attempts to fit his stories with his faith created interesting...

Jesus was simply a baby, and yet so many people were amazed at His glory. We serve such a big God and He is worthy. As we learn fun facts about His birth story, may we be more prone to press into the worship and honor of Him this Christmas season....