The Meaning and Practice of Self-Control
What is the meaning of self-control? Self-control, in essence, has two main parts: The first is our ability to restrain our desires from everything around us which wants to grab our attention and keep us entertained; and, the second is how we can control our tongue and emotions through difficult situations and conflict.
God Is Faithful to Deliver
After Abraham defeated his enemies in the desert in Genesis 14, God came to him, and spoke a great encouragement. He told him not to fear, God is his shield, and his reward would be very great. When God makes a promise, he is faithful to deliver.
Rejecting Isolation in Proverbs 18:1
Isolation and darkness are rarely considered good things in Scripture. What happens in the lonely, unseen moments is usually designed to stay unseen. We need to normalize bringing our troubles to the light and living in faithful, accountable community.
The 3 best Bible Reading Apps in 2024
Spending time in the Word is important, and if you’re looking to maximize a plan for spending quality time in Scripture, these 3 best Bible reading apps can help you find a schedule and reading plan that works for you.
Should Christians Participate in Lent
Every year as we approach Lent, people ask questions like, “Is Lent biblical,” or “Is Lent for Catholics only?” Let’s answer some of these questions and see what the Bible says about Lent and whether Christians should participate.
Spiritual Milk… but Not That Kind
Have you ever asked, “Why do people run to the store for milk and bread when the weather gets bad?” It’s a part of our nature. We do the same thing when it comes to our spiritual lives.
7 Bible Verses for Christmas You Might Not Know
I love Christmas. Of course the Christmas story is found in passages like Luke 2, but did you know that references to the birth of Christ can be found all over? Here are 7 Christmas verses you may not know.
Be Fruitful
Sometimes we think that being fruitful and being busy are the same thing. But in Philippians 1, Paul doesn’t equate a fruitful life with busyness. A fruitful life will honor Christ and magnify the gospel. What does your life look like?
What It Means to Be Saved
Have you ever thought about what it means to be saved? Or better yet, how can you know that you have become a child of God? You may often hear the saying of “Just believe!” but is this really it? What does it mean to be saved and to put your faith in Jesus?
Sarcasm in the Bible
The Bible is the Word of God and contains directions for holiness and the important story of God’s plan for redemption. With that, does the Bible leave room for humor, irony, or sarcasm? Absolutely! Here are some examples of sarcasm in the Bible.
7 Verses for Joy in the Bible
We experience this fullness of joy when we’re abiding in the life-giving truths and practices of the Lord. When we’re regularly in His word, approaching him in earnest prayer, and gathering with His people, we will know joy that surpasses all else.
Here are 7 Bible verses that tell us about how to find biblical joy.
7 Bible Verses for Love
The Bible says a lot more about love than just 1 Corinthians 13, and there is a lot more to biblical love than just marriage advice.
Love informs how all of our relationships should function. Love is the basis for our relationship with God. In fact, the Bible even tells us that God is love—love is an essential and inseparable part of God’s character.
Let’s take a journey through what the Bible tells us about love and how we can apply it to our own lives.