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10 Questions Every Christian Should Ask While Reading the Bible
Introduction It’s surprisingly easy to read the Bible without really reading it. Many of us have developed the habit of opening to a chapter, finishing our reading plan, and moving on with our day. We might remember a verse or two, but miss the larger message entirely. Others approach the Bible looking only for encouragement…
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How to Find the Gospel in the Old Testament and What to Expect When It’s Preached Well
A memorable moment in season 2 of the anime Vinland Saga captures a tension many Christians quietly feel when reading the Bible. Snake, a battle-hardened mercenary, sits with the old master of the Ketil Farms, who has converted to Christianity. As he reads from Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:43-48), where…
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The Best Expository Preaching Resources for Pastors in 2026
If you’ve ever spent hours studying a passage and still felt unsure what your sermon should actually say, you’re not alone. Expository preaching sounds simple: preach the text, but in practice, it’s one of the most demanding forms of preaching. The problem isn’t calling; it’s access to the right expository preaching resources. This guide brings…
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11 Must-Have Apps to Help Christians Grow Spiritually in 2026
Introduction “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18) In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying connected to our faith requires intentionality. While technology can be a source of distraction, fostering unhealthy habits and drawing people away from…
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Easter Bible Verses on Resurrection and Hope
There is a handful of moments in the Christian year when you feel the weight and the wonder of the faith at the same time. Easter is the heaviest of them. The cross on Friday carries the full cost of human sin. The silence of Saturday holds the unbearable kind of grief, the kind where…
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Best Easter Sermons to Listen to in 2026
Easter is the most important moment in the Christian calendar. Christmas announces that God became flesh; Easter is the reason it mattered. The cross and the empty tomb are the hinge on which everything in the Christian faith turns. Which makes it one of the most preached moments of the year, and one of the…
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What Is Good Friday? The Meaning Behind the Cross
Two thousand years apart, two questions ask the same thing in different words. The first was asked by a man named Nathanael, sitting under a fig tree, when his friend Philip ran to tell him that the Messiah had been found, and that he was from Nazareth. “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” –…
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Why Your New Year’s Resolution Failed (And Why That’s Okay)
It’s January 28th. A few weeks ago, the air was full of “New Year, New Me” energy. You might have downloaded a 365-day reading plan, promised to pray for an hour every morning, or vowed to listen to a new sermon every single day. But then, life happened. Work got busy, the kids got sick,…
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More Than “Thank You”: Bible Verses About Gratitude That Will Transform Your Prayer Life
Do your prayers ever feel like a spiritual shopping list? You start with a quick “thank you,” then quickly move on to a lengthy list of requests, worries, and needs for yourself and others. You hang up the call (so to speak) feeling like you’ve checked a box, but not necessarily feeling closer to God.…
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Why Holiness Still Matters in Today’s World
In our modern world, the word “holiness” often feels outdated. It can evoke images of self-righteous piety, a long list of “thou shalt nots,” or an otherworldly detachment that seems irrelevant to the complexities of 21st-century life. In a culture that prizes authenticity, inclusivity, and personal freedom, the concept can be dismissed as judgmental, restrictive,…
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