Unfortunately, I find myself tempted by another type of competition, an unhealthy competition which constantly compares my work to the work of other Christians who do similar work to me.

What were the 10 Commandments? They are one of the most famous parts of the Bible and their story intertwines with that of Moses and the Israelites. In this article we will discuss the background of the commandments, when they were written, to whom they were written, and how they fit into the story of the Bible.

The common expression “live your truth” is a dangerous ideology to adopt. Where does the line stop and where do we draw the line on “truth” and “morality” when it is based on someone’s subjective feelings + opinions?

Christian events, seminars, conferences, and youth rallies are good things, but they may not be the BEST thing in our current climate. In this article, I want to consider whether our enthusiasm for national events could be better channeled elsewhere to meet more pressing needs.

Unpopular opinion… When you say, “ I love Jesus, but I don’t need the church,” what you’re saying is not rooted in biblical or physiological truth.

Do you look down on people who put coins in the offering tray? This article is for you. It is human nature to want to judge other people for their “inferior” offerings, but it is not God’s nature.

Sometimes, we get to a place in life where we feel like we should know something. Or that we have to have everything figured out on our own. Shame steps in and convinces us that surely we cannot ask for help in a certain situation because we are an adult, and they would think we are incapable... But friends, there is SO much power in asking for help, no matter the situation. The Bible literally drips with encouragement to seek counsel in community.

David is a very important character in God’s story. He is most famous for killing a Philistine giant, Goliath, with a sling and a stone. He was the second king of Israel after Saul. He was the author of many Psalms and is quoted by Jesus and the New Testament authors.

As Paul sailed for Rome as a prisoner in Acts 27, the voyage became dangerous. A tempestuous wind struck down and caused a bumpy ride for the passengers. The situation felt so hopeless that scripture say, "all hope of being saved was abandoned." I am sure many of us can some what relate to this story metaphorically. Ever been in a storm of life that felt so uncontrollable, you felt tossed and turned and bruised from one heartache to another?

One of the reasons large corporations, studios, and celebrities don’t think twice about vocally supporting immorality is because they know Christians will keep paying them.

The colonnade on the eastern side of the Temple complex was known as Solomon’s colonnade, porch, or portico. It likely bore Solomon’s name because it was built against the same eastern wall Solomon constructed as part of the original Temple project.

In Acts 3:1 we are told Peter and John went to the Temple at the “hour of prayer, the ninth hour.” What was the hour of prayer and from where did the Jew’s practice of praying at specific hours originate?

We are not promised a life full of ease and peace and sunshine and rainbows. But we are promised that God will always be with us. And realizing the power of that truth, changes everything.

Pineapples were once sold for as much as $8,000. But most people – if they could get their hands on one wouldn’t even eat it. They would display it in their home until it rotted, often having viewing parties, where people would come over and a pineapple would be unveiled.

The debate surrounding when life begins is essentially over. For years, supporters of abortion argued that the practice did not constitute taking a life because life didn’t begin until late pregnancy/birth. But the scientific facts have beaten down this line of reasoning so thoroughly that is has been mostly entirely abandoned. No relevant scientist continues to argue against the position that life begins at conception or shortly thereafter.

Have you ever been so broken you can feel the physical pain in your heart from the emotional wreckage that is going on inside you? Maybe it was the loss of a relationship, child, spouse, or some other beloved person; maybe it was the burdens you were carrying (physical illness, financial hardships so deep you can't see a way out, decisions that seem impossible, children being rebellious, marriage falling apart, losing your career etc). I want you to look at those emotions and ask yourself: have you ever felt that way about your sin?

Our God is the God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3). So if you find yourself in need of comfort, in this post I want to invite you to dig into His word with me. The words that sparked my inspiration for this post are found in Psalm 119:82-83. The Psalmist writes, “ My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, When will You comfort me? For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, Yet I do not forget Your statutes.”

I was reading the encounter of the demon possessed man found in Mark 5 and walked away with a few lessons I would like to share. Have you ever have been in a situation that seemed hopeless? Or tried to help someone you couldn’t because only the Grace of God could reach them? Let me introduce you to the demon possessed man.

“Deal bountifully with your servant” the writer proclaims. I love how the writer boldly asks for a blessing, but comes to God in humility as he uses the phrase, “Your servant.” He demonstrates that he believes God blesses His people in big ways and he recognizes his total dependence on God.

In Psalm 119:9-16, the writer of this psalm shows how we can “take root” in the good soil—> by guarding our way by The Word—>which means to lead your heart with the Wisdom of God’s Word, don’t follow it in its fickle emotions that are every changing with the current of the world.