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While we shouldn’t overthink every next step, we should pay careful attention to our steps and make sure they are wise.

1 Corinthians 11:3 addresses confusion about what it meant to be an equal part of the Body of Christ, and how this Body is rightly organized by mutual submission to Christ, the head.

It’s the sort of thing we expect a vigilante to say in a violent action film. But this promise of vengeance was first spoken by our Creator, the Author of our story. We are not to repay or vindicate, as God has given more righteousness than we...

The helmet of salvation may be the most important piece in the spiritual armor God has provided for you. Let’s find out why.

How can we stop allowing lesser things to push the blood of Christ to the periphery of our lives? Read these eight directions to help us be cross-centered every day:

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical that comes from cannabis plants and is found in marijuana. Until recently, CBD oil contained tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the most active ingredient in marijuana which creates a “high” in its users. Now, CBD doesn’t...

It’s so easy to convince ourselves that we’re spiritually mature enough to make it days, even weeks, without extended, dedicated times of being in the Word and prayer. It is just another crafty lie from the enemy that affects our inner peace,...

That’s the beginning of the end of Shiloh and Eli’s priestly family. If only Eli had valued God more than his own peace. What may have started as half-hearted allegiance to the Lord eventually became non-existent. What could have been a godly...

The short answer – “yes.” God absolutely cares about the little things in our lives since He’s numbered the hairs of our head (Luke 12:7). From another perspective, if the nations are “as dust on the scales,” what is big to God? (Isaiah 40:15).

Is my treasure being used for the kingdom or for others? Am I foolishly storing up treasure? Am I misapplying that warning and being frivolous and consuming everything for myself? Those are helpful questions to ask of our resources.

Two-thirds of male churchgoers say they struggle with pornography, yet only 7% of churches offer specific resources to help. Sam Black, an award-winning journalist and recovery specialist, shares how we can fix this growing issue.

In other words, we pray through the unexpected by armoring up. When life becomes unexpected, God has given us the tools to walk through it. He has given us his Word and the Holy Spirit. We have his wisdom and his protection.

Some strife emanates from the battle between flesh and Spirit. Our sin is the enemy tearing us and our relationships apart. There is a penalty for the strife we kick up, but Christ took it.

It calls us to live free from fear, to seek after a quiet and secure confidence in our God, who alone is able to save. He is our refuge and strength, He’s faithful to help us through every dark season.

Meditation is a key component to a Christian’s growth. While meditation isn’t described in Scripture as many think of meditation today, which is greatly influenced by Eastern meditation methods, meditation in the Bible is associated...

The importance of “Jesus wept” is recorded in the Gospel of John. Jesus models for us that sorrow is something that needs to be felt. Grief is a part of life. Even though He knew that, in mere moments, Lazarus would be raised to life by Him, Jesus...

Many people learned “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” in Sunday School. While some hymns were specifically written for children, this song was written for both young and old. All Christians can find hope in the reminder that God is holding...

True serenity is found in nothing and no one besides Christ. Serenity means being calm, peaceful, and still, which can only come about by focusing on Christ. Focusing on the world or the desires of the flesh will not bring serenity into our bones.

Christ said that for those who have wronged us, we should do good to them. We should not be trying to keep score. We should be offering forgiveness and love.

If you are in a moment of darkness because you feel abandoned by God, perhaps as if God no longer loves you or is working in your life, take heart. God is always working, in the good and in the bad, in public and behind the scenes. Always.