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What is IVDAR? Or IVDARR?

There are core doctrines that all Christians must know and accept. What are they? IVDAR is an easy way to remember the doctrines of faith.

How Can I Effectively Witness?

Doubts and questions about God and the Bible are nothing new. There have always been skeptics. It’s true that we cannot prove God by sight, but what do we need to know?

What Does It Mean To WALK IN HOPE?

Hope can seem elusive sometimes, but it’s so vital to our walk by faith and our walk with God that we must understand it. Find out what it means to walk in hope.

Are Purgatory and Limbo Real Places?

If Christians are promised Heaven when they die, then why do some say a place called Purgatory exits? And what about the place of Limbo? What does the Bible say about these places?

What is Relativism?

Alex McFarland explains relativism and why words matter.

Mom’s Amazing Love

We love our moms and they love us with a love that is so like God’s love — abundant, sacrificial, and unending — AMAZING LOVE!

What Does It Mean To WALK WITH GOD?

Walking by faith is possible because we never walk alone. Read what it means to WALK WITH GOD and watch a moving video of “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

What Does It Mean To WALK BY FAITH?

We walk by faith, not by sight, and yet our faith is not blind. Sound confusing? So how should we understand walking by faith?

Does Mark 16:9-20 Belong in the Bible?

Some question whether Mark 16:9-20 should be in the Bible. It’s not there in some of the earliest manuscripts. Should Mark 16 end at verse 8?

What is Maundy Thursday? The Basin & The Towel

The Last Supper took place on what we call Maundy Thursday. What does that mean? What should we know about that night? Watch, The Basin and The Towel.

Is Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” a Christian Song?

Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” refers to biblical history, but is it a God-honoring song? Does it reflect or contradict biblical accounts?

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Liberty, Hope, and Joy in the Christian Journey

John Bunyan’s book “The Pilgrim’s Progress” has equipped, encouraged and empowered Christians for more than 400 years. Watch and be inspired by the story of Christian, a pilgrim on his journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City.

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How was Jesus Like a Worm? What’s the Crimson (or Scarlet) Worm? A Remez In Psalm 22?

There’s a remez (hidden meaning) tucked in the words of Psalm 22. How does this psalm reveal Jesus as a worm?

How Can We Prove a Virgin Birth? Why Was a Virgin Birth Necessary?

Many have questions about how a virgin birth could occur. What do we know about it and why was it necessary?

Why Does Heaven Need to be Created New (Isaiah & Revelation)? Isn’t Heaven Perfect?

The Bible tells there will be a new Heaven. Why would heaven need to be remade since God’s dwelling place is perfect and without sin?

A “Jonah and the Whale” Experience

A swimmer snatched by a whale. Then spat out by the whale. He lives to tell the story. Sound familiar? Watch it as it happened and listen to the man’s testimony. There’s an interesting “whisper” of a biblical connection at the end.

What is Anthropomorphism?

Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human characteristics, behaviors, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities (e.e. animals, objects, even cartoon characters). Read about anthropomorphism in the Bible.

What Does the Bible Teach About Speaking in Tongues?

Speaking in tongues is a greatly debated topic. There is, however, biblical answers and reasoning for what Christians should think about “tongues.”

Can You Pray St Patrick’s Prayer?

For many St. Patrick’s Day is nothing more than a party. But the prayer of St. Patrick reminds us of so much more than fun and frivolity. His beautiful words will touch your heart and give rest to your soul. Read and watch now!

You’ll Never Walk Alone

When life’s storms rage, there’s a calm to be found — and it’s a hope in your heart. That Hope is named Jesus. He will never leave or forsake you (Heb 13:5), so you will never walk alone.

Why are Christians Called Sons of God and What About the Sons of God in Genesis 6?

A controversial passage is found in Genesis 6. Who were the sons of God that procreated with women and produced giants in the land?

How Should You Observe Lent?

Lent is a time of reflection and preparing our hearts for the celebration of Easter. It’s a time to remember Jesus’ last days on earth when He walked and talked with His followers. And, it’s a time to remember just how much our salvation cost God. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son” to live and die for us.

Why Should God be Loved? Four Degrees of Love

At what stage is your love for God? Understanding why God should be loved and the four degrees of love will warm your heart and produce greater love. Be inspired and move into a deeper, fuller experience of love.

What are the Seven “I Am” and “I Will” Statements from Jesus?

Concise and clear statements by Jesus tell both of who He is (I Am statements) and what He will do and already has done (I Will statements). Read now for assurance and hope in daily life.

What is the Extravagant Love of God that Captures our Hearts?

God pours out His love and desires that all receive it. Understand what it means to have the extravagant love of God.

What Does it Mean to Keep or Guard Your Heart?

Keeping and guarding our hearts is a biblical precept and principle that helps us to walk in the newness of life in Christ. How do we keep and guard our hearts?

Do You Have a Heart for God?

In Acts 13 we read about the apostle Paul standing up in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch and delivering a message to the Jews regarding Jesus the Christ. In the context of his historical teaching regarding Israel, Paul made a most interesting statement about King David,

How Can I Understand the Love of God?

Knowing God’s love is as easy as a, b, c….and d,e, f, g, h, i, j, and so on and so on. Get the A-Z list of God’s amazing and abundant love. You’ll be blessed.

Been There, Done That — A Lesson from the Groundhog

Groundhog Day comes every year (Feb 2) and every year the groundhog appears to look for his shadow. Some years he sees his shadow and others he does not, which predicts if winter days will repeat or spring is coming soon. There’s a lesson to learn from Groundhog Day about our repeatable actions.