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Prayers for the End of the Age: The Meaning of ‘Maranatha’

Dr. David Jeremiah offers Bible verses illustrating the Kingdom of God, then shows how to pray to welcome the coming Golden Age. Maranatha!

Giants, Dragons, and Unicorns? A Bible Monster Bestiary

The Bible is full of strange and scary creatures, from giants and dragons to mighty “chaos monsters.” Here’s a survey of Bible monsters — and their significance for us today.

Seeds Everywhere: How to Hear the Word in the Parable of...

Who has ears to hear? Beloved Christian philosopher Dallas Willard shows how the Parable of the Sower teaches us to cultivate a "hearing kind of life."

How the Bible Interprets Itself: A Lesson from Jesus

Biblical interpretation didn't start with the church fathers — first it interpreted itself. Here's how Jesus and his disciples interpreted their Bibles.

Women in the Bible: How They Drive the Plot

Renowned scholar Dr. Sandra Richter dissects the idea of "women in the Bible" to show how God's plan has always been bigger than cultural limitations.

Why Do We Sin? A Devotion on Proverbs 3:5

Why do we sin — even when we don't want to? Pastor and Bible teacher Megan Marshman shows how "trying harder" to be spiritual can backfire on us.

4 Ways to Prepare for Prayer Like Daniel

Do you ever struggle to pray — to fully commit to prayer? Take a tip from Daniel and prepare to pray so that heaven is moved and God answers.

What the Book of Acts Says About Christian Community

The book of Acts presents a radical vision of Christian community — one that the church needs to fight against the secular mainstream to recover.

What Are the 10 Commandments? Where to Find Them in the...

The Ten Commandments are foundational to western morality, law, government, and culture. Here's the list — with variations between denominations.

What Mary’s Musical Legacy Teaches Us About Worship

Was Mary a temple musician in Jerusalem? Four-time Emmy-winner and bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford shows the humble greatness of Mary's song.

Paul’s Superior Path of Love in 1 Corinthians

Renowned New Testament scholar Scot McKnight explains Paul's thinking in the famous "love chapter" of 1 Corinthians.

You Feel Stagnant, but God Has a Purpose for You 

God knows his plans for you — but that doesn't mean they will be easy. Life coach and Bible teacher Becky Kiser offers a reminder to seek God first.

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