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Hebrews 12:6 KJV

IF YOU’VE PRAYED FOR GOD TO USE YOU

If you’ve prayed for God to use you, be prepared for Him to correct you.

2 Timothy 2:3

THE FINAL WATCH

A sword could reach the man in front of you. A Bible and a phone can reach somebody on the other side of the world.

Romans 12

THE BUTTERFLY HAS TO BECOME SOMETHING NEW

THE BUTTERFLY HAS TO BECOME SOMETHING NEW There’s something about the life cycle of a butterfly that has always reminded me of the new birth. It starts with an egg. A caterpillar hatches and immediately begins eating and growing. As it gets larger, it sheds its outer skin several

1 Corinthians 2:14

YOU CAN READ THE BIBLE AND STILL MISS GOD

YOU CAN READ THE BIBLE AND STILL MISS GOD “The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” 1 Corinthians 2:14 KJV You can spend your entire life studying the Bible

2 Timothy 3:16

WHAT A PRIVILEGE IT IS TO OWN A BIBLE

WHAT A PRIVILEGE IT IS TO OWN A BIBLE Josiah Queen has a song called “Dusty Bibles,” and I haven’t been able to get the thought behind it out of my head. We have Bibles everywhere. They’re on our shelves, beside our beds, on our phones. You can buy one for a few dollars, download

Ecclesiastes 9:10

WHATEVER YOUR HAND FINDS TO DO, DO IT WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT

WHATEVER YOUR HAND FINDS TO DO, DO IT WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT: “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might...” Ecclesiastes 9:10 KJV The older I get, the more I understand what Solomon was saying. Life rarely gives you perfect conditions. You get tired. Plans fall apart.

James 4:8

HOW DO YOU GET CLOSE TO GOD?

HOW DO YOU GET CLOSE TO GOD? A lot of people know things about God without really knowing Him. They know the stories. They know doctrine. They know what church they agree with. They can quote Scripture and argue theology. That’s not the same thing as walking with Him. “Draw nigh

John 15:16

YOU DIDN’T CHOOSE ME. I CHOSE YOU.

YOU DIDN’T CHOOSE ME. I CHOSE YOU. “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain...” John 15:16 KJV Jesus says something important here about why we were chosen. We were chosen to bear f

Matthew 25:35

JESUS TAKES IT PERSONALLY

JESUS TAKES IT PERSONALLY: A lot of people see a homeless man on the corner and immediately look the other way. Maybe he made bad choices. Maybe addiction put him there. Maybe he’s lying. Maybe he’s mentally ill. Maybe he had everything fall apart faster than he could stop it. No

Luke 14:25 through 26

WHAT DID JESUS MEAN WHEN HE SAID TO “HATE” YOUR FAMILY?

Luke 14:25 through 26 is one of those passages people love to weaponize or avoid. Jesus said: “If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.” At firs

Matthew 5:5

MEEK, NOT WEAK

“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 The world hears meek and thinks weak. That is not what Jesus said. Meekness is strength that has learned to obey God. It is having the ability to answer back, strike back, embarrass somebody

Matthew 28:19 through 20

10 REASONS EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD SHARE THE GOSPEL

The Gospel is the most important message that has ever existed. It is the announcement that God stepped into history through Jesus Christ, died for our sins, rose again, and offers eternal life to anyone who believes. Nothing on earth matters more than that me

Luke 11:1

THE POWER OF PRAYER

THE POWER OF PRAYER: “Lord, teach us to pray…” (Luke 11:1) Slow down and really think about it. The disciples had already seen Jesus do everything. They watched Him heal people, cast out demons, teach with authority… and yet the one thing they asked Him to teach them was how to p

Ecclesiastes 12:13 through 14

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT FINDING PURPOSE IN LIFE?

People ask this constantly. Why am I here? Why do we exist? The Bible does not leave that question unanswered. Scripture is actually very direct about the purpose of human life. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, tried everything this world offers. Wealth

Matthew 5:27 through 28

MASTURBATION: A BIBLICAL EXAMINATION WITHOUT AGENDA

This is one of the most discussed private struggles in the church.. and one of the least clearly addressed topics in Scripture. Let’s start honestly. The Bible does not directly mention masturbation. There is no verse that names it, defines it, or explicitly f

Genesis 2:7

WHAT IS THE SOUL?

MIND. WILL. EMOTIONS. AND ETERNAL ACCOUNTABILITY. If you misunderstand the soul, you will misunderstand salvation, sanctification, death, and judgment. In the Old Testament, the primary Hebrew word is נֶפֶשׁ (nephesh). In the New Testament, the Greek word is ψ

2 Timothy 3:16 through 17

HOW JESUS DIRECTS HIS PEOPLE

Christ's people are to receive His teaching, depend on the Spirit, pray for wisdom, and test claimed guidance against Scripture.

John 3:3

I’m a Christian..What now?

That question matters more than most people realize. Salvation is not the finish line. It is the starting line. You did not join a religion. You were born again. Jesus said in John 3:3 that unless a man is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. That mean

Galatians 3:11

NO ONE IS JUSTIFIED BY THE LAW

(WE MUST LIVE BY FAITH) One of the most important truths in all of Scripture is this: no one has ever been made right with God by keeping rules. Galatians 3:11 says plainly, “The just shall live by faith.” That verse is not a New Testament invention. It comes

Exodus 32:33

DOES THE “BLOTTED OUT” PASSAGE DISPROVE ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED?

Few topics create more confusion, debate, and emotional reaction among believers than the idea of having a name blotted out of the Book of Life. Some read those verses and immediately assume salvation can be lost. Others believe eternal security is clearly tau

Ephesians 2:8 through 9

SALVATION vs SANCTIFICATION vs DISCIPLESHIP

(WHY CONFUSING THESE THREE CREATES MASSIVE THEOLOGICAL CHAOS) One of the most common reasons Christians argue about assurance, obedience, backsliding, and spiritual growth is because three completely different biblical concepts are often blended into one. Thos

1 Corinthians 7:32 through 35

With Valentine’s Day coming up, culture is about to push the same message it pushes every year. If you’re in a relationship, you’re winning. If you’re single, you’re waiting. If yo

u’re married, you’re complete. If you’re not, something must be missing. That idea does not come from Scripture. 1 Corinthians 7 gives one of the most honest and balanced teachings on relationships in the entire Bible, and Paul does something that surprises mo

Luke 21

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AND AN ANCIENT WARNING FROM ROME

Today millions of people across the world will gather around televisions to watch one of the largest sporting events on earth. The Super Bowl has become more than a football game. It is a cultural event. Families gather together. Friends celebrate. Businesses

James 2:19

What Does It Mean to Follow Christ?

To follow Christ is not merely to believe that He exists. Even demons believe that and tremble (James 2:19). To follow Christ is to reorder your entire life around Him as Lord. Jesus did not say, “Agree with Me.” He said, “Follow Me.” (Matthew 4:19) That word

John 21:15 through 17

Feed My Sheep

After His resurrection, Jesus spoke plainly to Peter and said, “Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?” and when Peter answered, Jesus replied, “Feed my sheep” John 21:15 through 17. That command was not poetic or symbolic. It was a charge. Scripture is clear that God’s

2 Timothy 2:23 through 26

WHEN TO STOP AN ARGUMENT

Paul requires patient correction while also setting boundaries around foolish disputes and persistently divisive conduct.

Matthew 6:16

FASTING: (DON'T SHOW IT)

FASTING: (DON'T SHOW IT) (What Jesus Actually Taught) Fasting is one of the most misunderstood and misused spiritual disciplines in modern Christianity. Some treat it as a way to prove devotion. Others use it to gain spiritual attention or appear more holy than others. But Jesus

Matthew 19:4 through 6

Divorce in the Bible: Is It Allowed?

What Jesus Really Taught This is one of the most misunderstood and emotionally loaded topics in the Bible. People often ask, “Does God allow divorce?” Some say never. Others say anytime. But Scripture gives a far more careful, compassionate, and truthful answe

1 Corinthians 15:3 through 23

WHY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS IS CENTRAL

Paul connects the resurrection with forgiveness, the truth of the gospel, and the future resurrection of believers.

Matthew 28:19 through 20

MAKING DISCIPLES

(THE REAL MISSION OF THE CHURCH) Jesus did not tell His followers to build crowds, platforms, or religious institutions. He gave one clear command: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of

Jeremiah 1:5

DOES GOD KNOW I EXIST?

I’ve never said this out loud before… but I’ve asked this question more than once. Not in a dramatic way. Not during some big spiritual crisis. Just quietly… late at night… when life felt heavy and I felt small. There have been seasons where I felt invisible.

Matthew 6:21

What Should the Church Do With Its Money?

This is not a political question. It’s not a cultural question. It’s not even a denominational question. It’s a biblical one. When people give to a church, they are not funding a business. They are participating in worship. Giving is an act of obedience, trust

Proverbs 3:5 through 6

TRUSTING GOD: WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT’S NEXT

Life has a way of putting us in places where we don’t understand what God is doing. Uncertainty, fear, bad news, and unanswered questions can make the road ahead feel unclear. But Scripture reminds us again and again that while we may not know what’s coming ne

HOW CAN I TRUST GOD

WHEN I’M FACING UNEMPLOYMENT, FORECLOSURE, OR BANKRUPTCY? Losing a job. Losing income. Facing foreclosure or bankruptcy. Few things shake a person to the core like financial uncertainty, especially when you’re responsible for a family. For believers, these sea

2 Corinthians 5:20

THE VERDICT

Very Important Questions to Think About: If you were on trial for being a Christian, how difficult would it be to prove your guilt? Would you be convicted? And does it matter? Being a Christian today comes with a reputation, there’s no way around that. To many

Psalm 37:25

Helping the Poor

The Righteous Are Not Forsaken. David writes, “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread” (Psalm 37:25). This statement is not a denial of hardship, hunger, or suffering. It is a testimony

Psalm 11:3

WHY THE BIBLE SHOULD BE IN SCHOOL

Education is never neutral. Every school system is built on a foundation, whether it admits it or not. When a society removes its foundational texts, it does not become objective or enlightened; it becomes untethered. Scripture asks the question plainly: “If t

Proverbs 1:7

THE CHRISTIAN ROOTS OF AMERICAN COLLEGES

Several early American colleges had explicit Christian purposes. Their institutional records document those roots without supporting a claim that every university began the same way.

Acts 11:26

BECOMING A CHRISTIAN

Most people think Christianity is about church attendance, rituals, or trying to be “good enough.” It isn’t. The word Christian first appeared in Antioch (Acts 11:26). It meant “little Christ.” Not a title you earn. A relationship you enter. Jesus said He came

1 Chronicles 4:10

The Prayer of Jabez: (1 Chronicles 4:10)

The Prayer of Jabez: (1 Chronicles 4:10) “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it might not bring me pain!” And God granted what he asked. Who was Jabez really? His name literally mea

Turning The Other Cheek

Turning The Other Cheek: "Turning the other cheek" is not a command to be weak, passive, or submissive. It is a radical act of strength, an act of holy defiance. Modern readers often misunderstand this teaching because they read it through the lens of contemporary culture. But whe

Matthew 6:16 through 18

BIBLICAL FASTING

Scripture connects fasting with prayer, humility, repentance, and seeking the Lord. Jesus warns against using it to perform for an audience.

Acts 17:10

What It Means to Be a Berean (Acts 17:10 through 12)

In a world flooded with opinions, the Bereans serve as a timeless model of spiritual discernment by diligently verifying truth against the Scriptures.

Matthew 7:12

What is the Golden Rule?

What is the Golden Rule? The “Golden Rule” is the name given to a principle Jesus taught in His Sermon on the Mount. The actual words “Golden Rule” are not found in Scripture, just as the words “Sermon on the Mount” are also not found. These titles were later added by Bible trans

Psalm 35:13

Biblical Fast: A What, When, Why, How To Guide for Christians

Biblical Fast: A What, When, Why, How To Guide for Christians: If you've attended church for a while you've probably heard the word "fasting." But, what exactly is fasting? Why do we do it? How do we do it? And, what are some Biblical examples of fasting? What is Fasting? Fasting

Exodus 20:2

How to avoid idolatry

How to avoid idolatry: So it was that God swept in, destroyed Egypt’s precious idols one by one, and proved Himself to be Lord of All, the Supreme Champion. Israel’s beloved rescuer. He is King of kings and Lord of Lords, and there is no other god but Him. A multitude of Egyptia

Psalm 35:13

Biblical Fasting: A Practical Guide for the Christian

Fasting is a disciplined act of setting aside food or comforts to prioritize your relationship with God. This guide explains the purpose, historical practice, and practical steps for integrating fasting into your walk with Christ.

Galatians 6:8

(Galatians 6:8): Sow To The Spirit

(Galatians 6:8), Sow To The Spirit: Scripture contains numerous references to sowing and reaping, farming terms that were well understood by the agrarian society to whom the Bible was originally written. Old Testament references to sowing and reaping are mostly related to agricul

Matthew 7

Ask, Seek, and Knock

Ask, Seek, and Knock: Matthew 7 is part of the Sermon on the Mount. It’s a description of the truly righteous life, an outlining of “the law of Christ” (1 Corinthians 9:21). When Jesus says, “Ask and it will be given to you,” continual prayer is in view (Matthew 7:7). Prayer is h

Jude 1:3

Apostasy and How To Recognize It

Apostasy and How To Recognize It: Apostasy, from the Greek word apostasia, means “a defiance of an established system or authority; a rebellion; an abandonment or breach of faith.” In the first-century world, apostasy was a technical term for political revolt or defection. Just l

Proverbs 14:23

How can I trust God when I am facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy?

How can I trust God when I am facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy? The loss of employment and/or income is one of the most distressing events in life, especially for those supporting a family. Foreclosure on the family home or having to declare bankruptcy due to unemp

2 Corinthians 5:7

Walk by Faith and Not by Sight: (2 Corinthians 5:7)

Walk by Faith and Not by Sight: (2 Corinthians 5:7) Christians “look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:18). It is a deep trust in what cannot

2 Corinthians 5:17

What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)?

What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)? The new creation is described in 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” The word “therefore” refers us back to verses 14-16 where

Psalm 46:10

God’s Grace: 6 Ways to Understand It's True Meaning

God’s Grace: 6 Ways to Understand It's True Meaning What is the grace of God? Simply put it is God's favor and kindness toward us. God rains down grace on all mankind. He gave us the beauty and wonders of nature that we see each and every day. He gives us near misses when acciden

Genesis 38:9

Masturbation

Masturbation: The Bible does not mention masturbation or self-gratification or “solo sex,” as it’s sometimes called. In its silence on the subject, the Bible does not state whether or not masturbation is a sin. Some people take the view that masturbation is a lustful act and is a

James 2:17

Faith Without Works Dead

Faith Without Works Dead: James 2:17 says, “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” I have never been much of a gardener, maybe one day that will change. The few indoor plants that I have had in the house typically start out strong and beau

Jeremiah 17:9

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things: Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” In this passage of the Old Testament, we are told that the heart is deceitful above all things. With messages in the world today such as

Hebrews 13:8

How to Trust God, Even in Difficult Times

How to Trust God, Even in Difficult Times: Life is not predictable. There are ups and downs along the way. Many of us want to trust God. When times are good, it can feel easier. But when times feel difficult, it is even more important to trust God. God’s unchanging character can

Genesis 34:21

Peace

Peace: What is peace? It can be defined as “tranquility, harmony, or security.” Depending on the situation, it could mean “prosperity” or “well-being.” Various forms of the word peace are found 429 times in the King James Version of the Bible. There are different types of peace,

Leviticus 26:6

Bible Verses on Peace

Bible Verses on Peace: Leviticus 26:6 I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid. And I will remove harmful beasts from the land, and the sword shall not go through your land. Numbers 6:24 through 26 The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD mak