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Like the city without walls, so too is the person who lacks self-control — self-discipline. They open themselves up to the enemy. By letting go of self-control, it is as if they knocked down the walls of protection and invited the enemy in.

Simply knowing that the Bible tells you, “Do not be anxious about anything” does not mean that anxiety will suddenly disappear. What do you do when you can’t seem to obey that directive? Here are three tips that might be helpful.

“Leave and cleave” seems old-fashioned, but what can we learn from it?

We know the Bible talks about wars and turning the other cheek, but does it say anything about riots? If so, does it have any lessons for us today?

God’s anger burns hottest against those who harm children because children are the most helpless and impressionable members of society. They are most easily led astray into a spiritual wilderness where they can be separated from God the Father for...

Call it favoritism, call it unbiblical hierarchies. Either way, it's common for Christians to rank each other based on how old they are, whether they're married, and other biases. So how can we deal with this?

The works of the flesh may seem old-fashioned, but the term still has something important to teach us today. So what are the works of the flesh, exactly?

Paul doesn't just tell us to follow God, but to "lay aside every weight" that keeps us from following him. But how exactly do we do that?

You've probably heard of the seven deadly sins, but what are the seven heavenly virtues?

God does not promise us that life will be easy, but he does promise us peace and joy beyond our circumstances. When we take our eyes off our circumstances and focus on him, his peace can be ours. There is always something to be thankful to God...

Cotton Mather was an influential Puritan preacher whose contributions to science and American Christianity sometimes get overlooked because he was involved in the Salem witch trials. Here's what you should know about this remarkable early American...

The phrase theocracy goes right to the heart of a tough question: what does the Bible say about how faith-based beliefs fit with the government?

We shouldn’t trust the world’s idea of heaven anyway, but what about those of us who follow Jesus? With biblical literacy lacking more and more in our society, what do we know about the biblical idea of heaven? Here are seven myths about heaven...

What can we learn from the strange story of Elymas arguing with Paul and Barnabas?

Actress and Christian Candace Cameron Bure mentioned that while reading the Old Testament book of Job, there was a verse that caused her to laugh out loud.

Browse this collection of the most popular and highest-rated Bible studies for women. Find inspiration to apply biblical teaching in your life as a Christian in today's challenging world.

Some called her the Pearl of Scotland, and even evangelicals can admire her zeal for prayer and Bible teaching. So what can we learn from St. Margaret of Scotland?

The local church continues to be the primary way to engage believers and new believers in every part of life. How can these churches with new visitors transfer Christmas visitors into regular attendees? Here are seven ways Christians can keep...

L.M. Montgomery wasn't just the author of the classic Anne of Green Gables. She was also a pastor's wife who wrote hundreds of short stories and poems, and took her faith seriously.