As believers we are called to be part of a new family—God’s family. And, as with any family, there may be members who intentionally hurt you in egregious ways....

In today’s verses, the apostle Paul gives a call to action. He concludes his teachings to the church at Ephesus with an analogy on how they can be prepared spiritually just as soldiers were prepared physically....

Most are very familiar with the beginning of this passage: “So now there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus!” (Romans 8:1 NIV) We memorize it early in our Christian walk and, in fact, may occasionally use it as a crutch—our “get out of jail free” card to make us feel better about our inability to live a sinless life. Sin comes easily, and it feels natural until we meet Jesus and accept Him as our Savior....

God desires you to seek to live in peace and unity with Him, others, and yourself. He longs for you to have healthy relationships that produce harmony....

The dictionary defines transformation as to change in condition, nature, or character—convert. Before Christ, you are conformed by a world vision that is eager to tell you how to look and act....

Some of the most beautiful illustrations of the gospel can be found in old cathedrals and churches in the form of stained-glass windows. Master artisans discovered glass is simply a medium for storytelling....

In the Bible, the apostle Paul often describes the church as the body of Christ. Paul’s metaphor of the body helps us understand our function within the church....

Have you ever spent time with someone and come away feeling uplifted and wanting to spend more time with the person? Or, felt the opposite? Believe it or not, this “gut feeling” can actually be a prompting from the Holy Spirit. The people we surround ourselves with can and do impact our spiritual health....

As a Christian, you are set apart from nonbelievers. You are called to walk the straight, narrow path that doesn’t allow for detours, and you’re held to a higher standard—God’s....

Why let something that is temporary control you forever? Bad things happen to good people, but they don?t have to determine who you are. I know a woman who experienced a traumatic past, and while it only lasted a short while, fifty years later it still haunts her, controls her, and has become who she is....