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While people may commonly overlook aspects of the lives of the kings of Judah and Israel, we can learn lessons from their faith as well as their failures. Jehoshaphat was a man who followed God and trusted Him in times of trouble.

One of the richest testimonies the Christian gives to the watching world is the gift of grace. To hear an opposing opinion and not lose one’s temper takes not only self-control but a spirit, which is being refined by Christ.

N.T. Wright is one of the twenty-first century’s most popular Christian theologians. So what makes his work so transformative?

Ohola and Oholibah do not appear in many lists if favorite Bible names. In fact, their names say something very sad about the state of Israel.

Michal isn't as famous as Bathsheba or Abigail, but she was another one of David's wives and played an important part in his escaping certain death.

How often, or if at all, do we take the time to remove the bad stuff from our own house? As a matter of fact, do we even admit that we might have misplaced something (I am talking about our spiritual well-being) and start removing the bad?

The battle against pornography and sexual purity has raged for generations, and it has become more sophisticated and widespread as the years have passed. But God’s message to us remains the same.

Samson’s riddle and the events that followed were but a prelude to his eventual downfall. Unfortunately, Samson would not learn his lesson from this encounter. However, we must always remember that God can use morally flawed and inconsistent...

Christians and unbelievers alike want to believe there is a better place than Earth: a type of paradise where there is no pain and suffering. The name we give that place is typical “heaven.”

Anne Askew not only stood for what's right, but did so in a time when laws seemed to always be shifting from freedom to oppression. So how did she survive her complex times?

We first meet Delilah in Judges 16:4 where we learn she hails from the land of Sorek. Even though Samson falls in love with Delilah, she’s swayed by the Philistines, the enemies of the Israelites, to find the source of Samson’s strength.

God just wants you; he loves you unconditionally. If your earthly relatives let you down, remember that not even God’s children are “good.” But God’s Son, now seated at his right hand, loves you perfectly.

Having a baby girl is an exciting and daunting experience. What-ifs sometimes fill anxious parent-to-be thoughts. But we as Christians have a sure hope in the Lord Jesus because He is our peace (Ephesians 2:14) and we can lift every anxious...

Often called the father of English literature, Geoffrey Chaucer brought a distinctly Christian perspective to his work. So what can we learn from him?

The Huguenots were French Reformed Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who clashed, often violently, with the Roman Catholic leadership and majority. They faced intermittent persecution until the Edict of Versailles in 1787.

As a society, we’ve become more enthralled with falling in love than keeping the home fires burning. We dream of weddings, not marriage.

Studying the Bible as a family is more than just a religious practice. It's a journey of spiritual growth, unity, and understanding. By being diligent in your own study of the Bible, you set an example for your children to follow.

A large percentage of mentoring happens incidentally as we go about our days. The power of influence is Christ in us, overflowing to others.

So if you’re struggling or hurting today, may Jesus redefine your circumstances as only He can.

For thoughtful Christians, they may wonder if waging a relentless culture war is the godliest or most fruitful way to approach this set of issues. Here are at least three things to keep in mind to approach this month with grace and truth.