What’s With All The Groaning?

22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of […]

Calm In The Storm

I wonder what it must have been like to be in the boat on that terrible night. All they had wanted to do was make the eight mile journey across […]

Why Observe Lent?

March 1 is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. Though many protestant denominations do not observe Ash Wednesday or Lent, it has a long and meaningful history in […]

What Are The Essentials Of Christianity?

Christianity is first and foremost about the salvation that Christ has provided for us through his death on the cross and his resurrection. Many people, however, emphasize the work of […]

What Does The Name Immanuel Mean?

What does the name Immanuel mean? One of the names we often associate with Jesus at Christmas time is the name “Immanuel.” We associate it with Christmas because it is […]

What Is Intercessory Prayer?

What is Intercessory Prayer? Intercessory prayer is prayer for others. An intercessor is one who takes the place of another or pleads another’s case. In intercessory prayer we act as […]

How Can I Overcome Sin?

How can I overcome sin in my Christian life? The Apostle Paul explains in Romans chapter 6 that those who have trusted in Christ have been set free from the […]

Must A Christian Be Obedient To Government?

Must a Christian be obedient to the government under which he lives?  This is an important question, particularly in these times, when the government under which we live is becoming […]

Why Did God Create Us?

The fact that God created the universe, and human beings in particular, is one of the greatest evidences of his goodness and generosity. Perhaps the best short answer we could […]

What Is Holiness?

Holiness is often listed among the attributes of God, but it might be more accurate to say, as one scholar, V. M. Sinton, has put it, “Holiness is the shining […]