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Russians, like in so many other European nations, simply aren’t having enough babies. The country’s population is shrinking by more than a hundred thousand people a year, with no clear end in sight. Some parts of the country are simply becoming...

In biblical language, “desires” are not intrinsically evil. Yet if we count the uses of the term “desire,” most desires are sinful. This reminds us that our desires easily turn to evil — that our human nature readily turns something good in itself...

Priscilla Shirer has proven to be not just another pastor's kid, but an engaging speaker and teacher in her own right.

Those to whom Jesus first announced His kingdom were a desperate, mostly impoverished, hard-scrabble lot.

What does it mean to add value to a place or another person? What does it mean to add value to the world around us? Do you know how we actually change the world? Do you know how we really add value to our neighbors and our neighborhoods? We love...

For Christians, giving alms is so central and pervasive in the Scripture, we can safely assume God has a more eternal and Kingdom purpose in mind.

One reflective and thoughtful tradition involves sharing a Christmas prayer or Christmas blessing for loved ones whether they are near or far this Christmas Eve.

“Omnipotent” derives from the Latin omnis meaning “all” and potens or “powerful.” It is not a word used in the Bible, but “almighty” appears in virtually every book of the Old Testament, often dozens of times.

There are many lessons we can learn from Winnie the Pooh. While many people believe they outgrow this series, for many of us, the Hundred Acre Woods is a place we can call home. It is a safe place filled with imagination, adventures, and...

Seemingly odd questions press us to reflect more deeply on this weird universe that we find ourselves in, the amazing creatures that populate it, and the magnificent God who created it all in the first place.

Here we have gathered our favorite prayers for deliverance for you to pray when feeling tempted or discouraged. May these words inspire your repentance and hope in the Lord!

Make no mistake, the leadership of a church – any church – is a vital role. The chosen leader must not only represent the high Biblical standards, but also be a fit for the particular culture they are stepping into. The decision must be mutual and...

“All People That on Earth Do Dwell” is a compelling hymn and a call for church unity across cultures. However, you may not know the surprising history behind how this hymn was written.

To understand salvation, we must first grasp why we need saving.

Here are five things to keep in mind whenever your tempted to evaluate your place in the world by human standards.

In the Bible, the High Priest was essentially the ultimate lawyer, a spiritual lawyer, before God the Father. Christ has been called to stand at our side. It is part of His calling. It is part of His character. There is no other God like this!

What if marriage is so hard we can hardly utter words of hope? This is where we must pray God’s Word. Praying God’s Word gives us the words when we have none.

Everything was made into existence and given life by God. This fact was evidenced in Deuteronomy 10:14, “To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.” We show respect for God by taking...

Aimee Semple McPherson was not the first female evangelist to step into the pulpit, but she’s by far the most famous—and perhaps the most infamous.

Brokenness is all around us, but we have the power to impact the world. Armed with the good news of Jesus, who offers freedom from sin and the hope of a new life, we can speak life into those who are hurting.