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Reflection: Trump Called Millions to Church and the Results Are Stunning
President Donald Trump invited millions to church, and Pastor Greg Laurie revealed the stunning Palm Sunday result. Here's my reflection on why this all truly matters.
He Was the Lead Singer of Wildly Popular Band Sanctus Real — Here's Why He Walked Away
Matt Hammitt had it all, but then he found himself faced with a choice. The Christian singer decided to walk away from his successful role as the lead singer of Sanctu...
Corona Chaos Is Exposing Some Powerful Truths
Corona chaos is exposing some powerful truths and realities. America is at her best when we unite. Are we up for the task?
James 5: A Major Warning — and a Powerful Prayer Proclamation
James 5 is filled with important truths that call us to feel convicted and empowered. James Chapter 5 opens with a rebuke of wealthy people who have essentially stolen...
What Does the Bible Really Mean When It Says 'Love Not the World'?
Jesus tells us to love God and love others, but what does the Bible mean when it tells us to "love not the world?" And what does James 4 (NIV) mean when it tells us, "...
'A World of Evil': This Can Set the Whole Course of Your Life on Fire
What you say matters. Here's why.
Is Believing in 'God' Enough? The Convicting, Biblical Reality
Is believing in God enough? Let's dive into the discussion and see what James 2 has to tell us. It's a convicting yet powerful message.
James 1: Inside Incredibly Powerful Lessons Packed Into Just a Few Verses
Dive into James 1 for some of the most powerful lessons imaginable — important and timeless truths that can set your life on course for success.
Francis Chan and the Convicting, Pre-Christmas Message We All Need
Francis Chan just announced that he and his family are leaving the U.S. to be missionaries abroad. The story is amazing -- but there's a powerful lesson (and convictio...
Refusing to Forgive Could Destroy You — Here's Why
Forgiveness is hard — sometimes it's very hard. But what if everything you think you know about forgiveness is wrong? What if your failure or refusal to forgive could ...
'Lying Lips' and the Truth — What's Your Struggle?
Proverbs 12 doles out some powerful truths about what comes out of our mouths — and why it truly matters.
Hollywood, Fame & the Poor: Some of the Most Convicting Bible Verses You'll Hear Today
Do you show favoritism? Do you treat the wealthy better than the poor? The Bible has some pretty convicting things to say about how we treat others. Here are some powe...
Should We Really 'Fear' God?
Some might look upon the idea of "fearing the Lord" as a bad thing, but most of us — if we're being honest — will admit that we have had healthy fears of our parents a...
Are Fear, Anxiety and Worry Overtaking You? There's Hope
Life can be both beautiful and painful. And when uncertainty hits, it’s not uncommon for fear and anxiety to take hold. But there's true hope. Here's some encouragement.
The 6 Things God Hates: Are You Guilty?
God's standards matter. The Bible repeatedly tells us where the Lord stands on various issues — as well as on the state of the human condition, with Solomon detailing ...
Today's Devotion: How Do We Live a Moral Life in a Confused Culture?
In an era characterized by rampant relativism, self-control is slipping away. But no matter what culture says, the Bible calls us to personal restraint, with moral par...
FACT CHECK: Does the Bible Really Tell Us to 'Follow Our Hearts?'
There's a lot of talk today about "following your heart." The generally spouted mantras are "be true to yourself" and "be who you want to be," but there's an important...
If Love Is the Antidote, Where Does Truth Fall?
Our view of the world — and creation — impacts our entire existence. It dictates how we interact with people and institutions, and how we respond to moral choices. Unf...
Morning Devotion: Where Are You Finding Your Morals?
Where do your morals, values and ethics come from? This is an essential question, because, whether we realize it, each one of us has a defined moral and ethical framew...
The Truth Bomb Proverbs Keeps Dropping on Modern Culture 3,000 Years After It Was Written
What is knowledge? That's a question that is becoming increasingly difficult for our modern world to answer. That said, the Bible is pretty clear about where knowledge...
How Do We Respond When Life Hurts and Nothing Makes Sense?
How should we respond when unimaginable tragedy strikes, when everything around us seems to be imploding — or when life simply doesn't go as planned? These are monumen...
The BIG Lie You Might Be Accidentally Telling Your Kids
"Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt us." This is a nice slogan, but is it biblical? Here's why the answer to that question truly matters.
'The Truth Has No Agenda': Faith and Lies in the Age of Chaos, Trump and Mueller
What is truth? Why does truth matter? This devotional episode dives into what the scriptures say about truth, lies and so much more.
The Bible Chapter That Should Have Us All Doing a Double-Take
Colossians 3 has a powerful message about dying to self that should have us all do a double take. We're called to rid ourselves of anger, rage, malice, slander, and fi...
8 Prayers That Will Totally Change Your Life
Prayer is powerful, yet we live in a chaotic world. Kids, family, work, responsibilities and other barriers sometimes cause us to forget the power and importance of pr...
Feelings Aren't Facts. Here's How We Can Save Our Culture.
We’ve thrown respect out the window and exchanged it with this obsessive belief that what we believe, feel and say is what matters most. This faulty ideology will dest...
Reality TV vs. the Gospel: The 4 Questions We All Must Answer
Culture tells us we're perfect, that we can do anything we want -- and do it with glee. Realty TV rewards the unthinkable. Relativism rages. But the Bible calls us to ...
Sometimes, You've Just Gotta Say 'Nope'
The Bible makes it clear that we're supposed to trust in God. But what happens when we drift away, fail to ask and always find ourselves saying "yes?" Things get a bit...
The Incredibly Disturbing Reaction to David Platt's Prayer for President Donald Trump
Pastor David Platt has been under fire after President Donald Trump made an unannounced visit to his Virginia church and the preacher prayed for the president. The fal...
FACT CHECK: You're Not Perfect. You're a Mess. You've Got Weaknesses. (But There's Hope.)
Culture tells us we're essentially perfect. Anything we say or do goes, there's no need for self-reflection, we decide what's right or wrong. Unfortunately, this isn't...