The Surprising Role of Guardian Angels
What did Jesus mean in Matthew 18:10 when he said, “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in Read more
Inspiration
We Become What We Watch: What Entertainment Does to Our Minds
Perhaps one of the more obvious discoveries of my life is that the majority of the thinking that I do is passive, not active. When Read more
Set Free by the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus
Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus Read more
The 10 Things Selfish People Always Do in Relationships
Considering selfishness in ourselves is one of the most challenging, yet freeing, things we can do as believers. It helps us notice where we put Read more
What Is the Key to Applying the Bible to My Life?
The foundation of this question is what I was taught as a new believer: to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, Read more
All Hail the Power in The Name of Jesus
After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high . . . (Hebrews 1:3) Imagine that moment when Read more
How Do I Choose a Spouse? – Seven Principles for Marrying Well
Besides our children’s decision to follow Jesus, the most important decision they will make is whom to marry. The multigenerational implications are huge. Despite the Read more
The Good Side of Death! By Shom Akor Fanen
In as much as a lot of us will not forgive death for betraying us,snatching away our loved ones away from us forever I will Read more
No, I Shall Not Want: An Anthem for Everyday Anxieties
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1) Every one of us wakes up each morning as a bundle of desires. Beneath even Read more
Spend Eternity With God: Do you have eternal life?
The Bible presents a clear path to eternal life. First, we must recognize that we have sinned against God: “For all have sinned and fall Read more
Find Out How to Receive Forgiveness from God
Acts 13:38 declares, “Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.” What is forgiveness and Read more
Three Lessons for Depression: How to Fight for Faith in the Dark
I’ve often said that depression is like wearing tinted glasses. Everywhere you look, things look dark. Bleak. Black. Hopeless. Helpless. The waiting room for depression Read more
The Insanity of Trusting Yourself
Why does God have such a beef with human wisdom? Listen to this: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of Read more
You Are Not the Author of Your Story
You’re probably like me — you like a good story. Whether it’s a TV drama, a box office hit movie, or a best-selling novel, we Read more
When a Lover of Good Thinks About Evil
But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. . . . You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, Read more
Satan and Sodomy: Understated and Inflammatory Words
The supernatural monster who orchestrates the kidnapping, enslaving, and thousand-fold drugging, selling, raping, and killing of girls around the globe is the same one who Read more
Make Sunday Mornings Uncomfortable: Three Rules of Engagement at Church
“Sorry to cut you off!” I’d just started connecting with a close friend at church. I was eager to catch up. But as she talked, Read more
How Do I Live Like a Son Rather Than a Slave?
Audio Transcript Today’s question is from Jordan. “Good afternoon, Pastor John. I was recently listening to episode 1322, “He Killed His Wife and Children — Read more
The Glory of God and Why We Sing
We are going to talk about the relationship between the glory of God and Christian singing in corporate worship. So we have lots of words Read more
Your Identity in Christ Means War: Why Women Need More Than Comfort
Christian women are a needy bunch. We are hurting, struggling, being broken, weighed down, and discouraged. Because this is so common among us (and we Read more
Child of God: One Day Your War Will End
Nearly all Christians are familiar with the armor of God in Ephesians 6:10–20. But fewer are aware that the armor Paul describes traces its roots back to Read more
God Does Not Forgive Excuses
Very few of us fail to learn, at some point in our growing-up years, the fine art of the fake apology. We have spoken a Read more
Why Did God Create the World?
After the question: Does God exist? to which God answers, I Am (Exodus 3:14), the next question that has shaped us most deeply at Bethlehem is: Why did God Read more
Is God Angry at Me When I Sin?
As you can imagine, we get a lot of questions about what it means to live as a child of God. We go from being Read more
The Precious Power of the Blood: Five Benefits Christ Purchased for You
There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’rIn the precious blood of the Lamb. Happy memories flood my mind when I hear these words. We sang them Read more
For the Bride Set Before Him
The Splendor of the Local Church The smell of the place is what I remember most. That nearly universal odor of old church buildings that simultaneously Read more
Lionhearted and Lamblike: The Christian Husband as Head, Part 2
Lionhearted and Lamblike: The Christian Husband as Head, Part 1 What Does It Mean to Lead? Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Read more
Lionhearted and Lamblike: The Christian Husband as Head, Part 1
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is Read more
League of Extraordinary Gentle Men:- Where Do Good Dads Come From?
I became a father since last Father’s Day — which means I have very little to say at this point from my experience as a Read more
Love Your Spouse More By Firstly Loving Christ More
Every marriage is either Christian or idolatrous. And two married Christians can be idolatrous, without even realizing it. The difference between Christian and idolatrous is Read more
