“…be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” Ephesians 6:10 If you have ever felt that you can’t win your battles on your own, I have good news for you: it’s actually true. You can’t win on your own. You were never meant to fight alone. Paul makes our source of […]
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A Prayer for Those Battling Sin
Puritan theologian John Owen wrote the classic work The Mortification of Sin in 1656 to analyze and apply what Paul meant in Romans 8:13 when he said, “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” Owen has […]
10 Tips for Interpreting the Parables of Jesus
Throughout Jesus’ life and ministry, he often taught on topics such as Christian discipleship, money, the Kingdom of God, the end times, and the grace of God. Due to the complexity of some of these topics, Jesus often turned to parables to communicate the deep spiritual messages he was trying to convey. 10 Tips for […]
The Top 25 All-Time Most Popular Christian Hymns
One of the major ways Christians have let the Word of God dwell in us richly throughout history has been through singing hymns in church gatherings. Hymns are beloved because they share the richness of the Gospel and the beauty of Jesus Christ in a catchy and memorable way. Hymns and other truth-filled songs have […]
7 Reasons to Not Fear Sharing Your Faith
Hearing the word ‘evangelism’ sends a shiver down the spine of many Christians. “I won’t know what to say.” “I want to get to know the person better.” “They seem like they wouldn’t be open to the Gospel.” “Evangelism is not my spiritual gift.” There are many common reasons people use as excuses for following […]