Category Archives: Discipleship
By Christopher Reese Perhaps the most foundational element of any relationship is trust. No kinship can function properly without it. When trust is lacking, personal unions break down and we retreat into suspicion and defensiveness. Our society would falter if businesses and individuals didn’t extend basic trust to one another. A lack of trust in […]
Filed under Discipleship, Introduction to the Bible
The Bible frequently speaks of Satan and demons. Yet many Christians today are unaware of the open battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan. What is the biblical teaching on spiritual warfare? How can we extinguish the “flaming darts” (Eph. 6:16) of the “cosmic powers” and “spiritual forces of evil” (Eph. […]
Filed under Books, Discipleship, Interviews
Are you ready to experience the peace and joy of Christmas? These free short-run email devotionals will help you set aside the stress and busy-ness of the holiday season and focus on the real meaning of Christmas—click here to sign up on our Christmas devotions page. Tell your friends so they won’t miss out! Our […]
Filed under Christmas, Devotionals, Events
Once you become a Christian, how should you methodically grow in your faith so that it strengthens and matures? Is it enough to simply say, “Read the Bible, pray, and go to church”? What are the basics of the Christian life and how should they be practiced day-in and day-out to build a solid foundation […]
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“Thank you.” It’s a simple statement. Brief and to the point. It’s so meaningful because it expresses acknowledgement and a feeling of appreciation in exchange for an act of kindness or help, a receiving of a gift or favor, or responding to generosity. It conveys the heart-felt message of sincerity and the giving of honor […]
Filed under Bible Gateway Plus, Discipleship, Events, Thanksgiving
Looking for Bible verses about thanksgiving and gratitude? Here are 23 verses that teach us something important about thankfulness. Psalm 100 (NKJV) Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has […]
Filed under Discipleship, Events, Worship
By Gladys Hunt My grandfather was a Dutch immigrant with ten children. He and Grandmother took seriously the instructions God gave Moses for the children of Israel in Deuteronomy 6:6–7, believing this to be a parent’s responsibility: These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. […]
Filed under Books, Family, Guest Post
By Billy Graham Lifetime Television Network showcased the 40-foot glass cross as a camera crew entered The Billy Graham Library (@TheBGLibrary) to tape a program highlighting it as a point of interest in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina. My colleague met the show’s cohost, Kristy Villa, and explained what visitors might experience while there, […]
Filed under Books, Evangelism, Guest Post, Theology
What does the Bible say about God’s faithfulness? In times of waiting or grieving, are we uncertain whether God will fulfill his promises. What are his promises? How can we know that God is present even in times of transition, loss, or doubt? [Sign up for the Biblical Meditation free email devotional] Bible Gateway interviewed […]
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[See books in the Bible Gateway Store on the subject of Christian persecution] Join with Christians around the world in praying for our brothers and sisters who are persecuted for believing Jesus Christ is their savior. [See the Bible Gateway Blog post, Latest Religious Persecution Research] Christians will observe the International Days of Prayer for […]
Filed under Discipleship, Prayer
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