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January 2026

January 22, 2026

What Does It Mean to “Bear Fruit” in John 15:5?

This week, we’re looking at familiar passages that have either been misinterpreted or construed in...

August 2025

August 26, 2025

Walk in the Truth

In his third epistle, John encourages his "children" to walk in the truth. What does...

November 2024

November 12, 2024

World Kindness Day: What Does the Bible Say About Kindness?

Our nation becomes more bitter and divided each day. November 13 is World Kindness Day;...

November 01, 2024

Mending Our Divisions Over Elections – How Can Faith Help?

Our country is probably more divided than it’s ever been. Campaigns seem to emphasize an...

July 2024

July 09, 2024

How Can We Grasp the Hope of God’s Promise?

Our world tells us to "grab for all you can get." God calls us to...

June 2024

June 25, 2024

Embracing Evangelism: Promote the Promise of Life in Christ

What does "evangelism" mean? Sharing the good news! Or, as Paul says in 2 Timothy...

May 2024

May 29, 2024

The Mind and the Mouth

Our culture is marked by anger and hatred. Proverbs tells us that there is a...

May 15, 2024

What Is God’s Will? For Us to Be Holy

"What is God's will for me?" People often ask this question. Scripture gives us a...

February 2024

February 06, 2024

Overflowing with Joy

The world calls us to "be happy." On the other had, God invites us to...

November 2023

November 07, 2023

The Work of the Spirit

In Galatians 5, Paul gives us a contrast between the impact of the sinful nature...

July 2023

July 06, 2023

Peace and Love: What Do They Really Mean?

July 7 is “International Peace and Love Day.” Who doesn’t want more “peace” and...