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Blessed Are the Peacemakers, But What Is Biblical Peace?
While ultimate peace will not come until Christ comes and brings total shalom, we are called to give the world a foretaste, says pastor and author Tony Merida. Read More »
3 Methods for Connecting People to Online Bible Studies
Many regular attenders are now committed to online Bible study, but how should we engage people who are unconnected in virtual discipleship groups? Read More »
Following the Biblical ‘One Another’ Commands Without Being With One Another
Fulfilling the “one another” commands during a quarantine may require deeper thinking and creativity, but we are called to be faithful in our context. Read More »
Easter, Quarantines Spark Record Number of Online Bible Readers
For YouVersion and Bible Gateway, Easter provided even more reason to celebrate, as both online platforms hosted a record number of Scripture readers. Read More »
Easter and COVID-19: 3 Reasons the Message Fits The Moment
Let’s stop viewing this week as a terrible disruption and recognize that the message we gather to celebrate is the exact message the world needs right now. Read More »
4 Holy Week Lessons From the Quarantined First-Century Disciples
After Jesus’ death, the disciples hid from bloodthirsty leaders. They had different reasons for laying low, but we can apply these truths to our quarantine. Read More »
Several Bible Verses Jump in Online Searches During Coronavirus Outbreak
Both YouVersion, the most popular Bible app, and Bible Gateway, the most popular Bible website, noted specific jumps related to COVID-19. Read More »
8 Reasons Churches Need Doctrinal Statements
Unhealthy churches can believe the right things. But a church can’t be healthy if it ignores the foundational, historical, and theological tenets of the faith. Read More »
Am I Disqualified From Ministry if My Child Doesn’t Follow Jesus?
In 1 Timothy 3:4-5, is God saying a misbehaving child is a strike against a church leader? Is He saying a Christian parent is a failure if their kids rebel? Read More »