"So you really think everyone who doesn't believe exactly what you believe is going to hell?"The question lands mid-meal, or mid-group-chat, or from your own kid home from their first semester away. It isn't asked kindly. It isn't asked to be answered, not really. It's asked to end the conversation...
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” – Luke 2:52Please Pray:Lord, thank You for the children. They bless us and refresh us with uncomplicated faith and unrestrained laughter. God, You are the Master Gardener and the Living Water. Please rain gently on them...
We often treat breakfast as a quick chore—something to grab and go just to silence our hunger. But according to ancient wisdom, the first meal of the day wasn't just about filling the stomach; it was a highly functional "blueprint" designed to sustain steady energy for hours.The secret lies in...
“This is what the Lord says: Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’Also, I set watchmen over you, saying,...
Don Martin
Revelation is a book of signs, physical symbols with spiritual significance (Rev. 1:1). This principle is true throughout the description of New Jerusalem. The city is not physical, it is heavenly,…
Hope "So you really think everyone who doesn't believe exactly what you believe is going to hell?"The question lands mid-meal, or mid-group-chat, or from your own kid home from their first semester away. It isn't asked kindly. It isn't asked to be answered, not really. It's asked to end the conversation...
Claude F. Mariottini
In the last study we sat with the phrase “for you are with me,” the heart of this psalm. Now David names exactly what that presence carries with it: “your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” It w…
Chip Tudor
A study of John 15:7-11 reveals Jesus saying to ask for whatever we wish, how to abide in Jesus' love, and the way to full joy.
Karen Ganon“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” – Luke 2:52Please Pray:Lord, thank You for the children. They bless us and refresh us with uncomplicated faith and unrestrained laughter. God, You are the Master Gardener and the Living Water. Please rain gently on them...
Karen Ganon“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” – Luke 2:52 My father grew up on a farm in rural Michigan. He taught horticulture at Michigan State University, and eventually became a purchasing agent for the Campbell’s Soup plant in Chicago, from which he...
parkerblairPlayers looking for a creative and explosive warrior setup in Path of Exile 2 can explore the Chaos Ignite Shield Wall Gemling Legionnaire build. This endgame-focused character combines defensive strength with huge area damage, creating a playstyle that feels both powerful and rewarding. With proper upgrades and smart progression, POE2...
Mark Brady
Image generated via AI. The Million Dollar Highway—that breathtaking stretch of U.S. 550 between Ouray and Silverton—has earned its reputation for jaw‑dropping beauty and white‑knuckle curves. It c…
Stevens BrookesWhen an eyelid starts twitching or we feel unusually tired, magnesium is often one of the first nutrients that comes to mind.That is why magnesium supplements have become so common on store shelves. But magnesium does not have to come from a bottle. Many familiar foods already found in American...
Eliezer Gonzalez
Paul promises that Christians will always be with the Lord. Discover the resurrection hope we have when Jesus returns.
A.Rrajani Photographer
Mumbai is one of India's leading centers for fashion, entertainment, advertising, film, television, and media, making it an important destination for professional fashion photography. Models, actors, celebrities, designers, influencers, and brands regularly require high-quality photographs for portfolios, campaigns, editorials, promotional content, and personal branding. A.R. Rajani is an experienced photographer...
Jay GardenA good meal is about more than just one flavor. Sweetness, saltiness, acidity, bitterness, and a variety of herbs and spices each bring something different to the table. When balanced well, they do not lose their individual character; instead, they make the whole dish richer. Music can work in much...
Claude F. Mariottini
In the last study we saw that the psalmist’s fearlessness rests entirely on the shepherd’s trustworthiness. Now the psalm shows you exactly where that trust comes from, in four words that change th…
Claude F. Mariottini
In the last study we let the valley be named honestly, without pretending it was smaller than it is. Now we sit with the psalmist’s bold response to that valley: “I fear no evil.” Read on its own, …
Carol McLeod
When life feels overwhelming, God offers a place of peace and safety in His presence. Discover His invitation to “come” and find rest in every storm.
Elizabeth Prata
By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo He who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: ‘I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, and yet you are dead. (Revelation 3:…
Maureen Hall Puccini
Sword training sounds a little violent. But from a Christian viewpoint, it's all about renewing the mind and receiving emotional healing.
Tyler McLaughlinRobert Breaker claims Ruckman from 1995 to 1998 preached that A. confession was a work and B. the only thing that could save you was mental assent in believing in Jesus shedding his blood. FALSE. Dr. Ruckman from 1950s to his death taught that there were two conditions to being...
Amy Olrick“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” —Matthew 18:20When our children were young, we belonged to vibrant, tight-knit church communities. Friends from church surrounded us during each milestone in our young family’s life, and at the time, we didn’t realize how precious that...
Amy Olrick“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” —Matthew 18:20Please Pray:Lord, thank You for the gift of this day. Help me to recognize Your presence in the ordinary moments. Guide my family and me to love and support each other, inviting You into our...
Revive Our HeartsYour legacy doesn’t begin when you turn fifty, or sixty, or seventy. It begins today.
Summer MarreroChoosing a church is one of the most important decisions a Christian can make. But what if you already attend a church? How do you know whether the church you’re in is actually healthy? A chu…
Tyler McLaughlinThank you to Brother Don Nesbitt, the Lord's bloodhound (@w46try7), for sounding the alarm about Robert Breaker of the Cloud Church.Thank you to Brother in Christ, Ed Carson (@edcarson3113), for telling me the difference between profession and confession. Professing is to men; confession can be private and to God.Diodorus of...
Mark BradyImage generated via AI. Patty McGraw wasn’t just a fan of The Price Is Right; she was a student of it. She trained like a prize fighter. She studied like a CPA during tax season. She could tell you…
Stevens Brookes
Walk into a grocery store or a café these days, and kombucha is hard to miss.It used to be something you'd only find in the health food aisle, but now plenty of people reach for it as a lighter alternative to soda or coffee. Its distinctive tang and gentle fizz...
Tyler McLaughlinJerome, however, was right that they do not have the same style.Jerome wrote of Diodorus of Tarsus and his teacher, Eusebius of Emesa, in his De Viris Illustribus (Latin for On Illustrious Men)."91. Eusebius of Emesa Eusebius of Emesa, who had fine rhetorical talent, composed innumerable works suited to win...
David Derksen
Here is the deceptive way of the adulterous woman: she takes what she wants and then says, “I’ve done nothing wrong.” -Proverbs 30:20, TPT While I believe we can all learn from our mistakes and sins in a relationship, I caution against the counsel to own our marriage sins with a cheater in active infidelity. … Continue reading "Don’t feed their contempt"
Mike Genung
Greg Reid came out of the occult, which he was involved with in his youth, and is a survivor of ritual and sexual abuse. Greg came to Christ in his youth and is the director of Youthfire Ministries. He is a former private investigator who Read More
Jay Garden
A good meal takes time. Ingredients need to be prepared, flavors need time to develop, and some dishes simply cannot be rushed. Even after the food is ready, we need time to slow down and enjoy it.We often try to save time and move as efficiently as possible. Yet some...
Chris CarpenterArtificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the future. It’s now—and it’s reshaping how we think, live, and connect. In his new book, When Intelligence Isn’t Human: Navigating Your Faith in the Age of AI (now available), Army veteran and Engage Your Destiny founder Ben Peterson explores the rapidly changing world...
Hope 
"What if I've just been told what to believe my whole life, and none of it actually holds up?"It's not a dramatic question. It shows up quietly — scrolling through a comment section at midnight, sitting across from a friend who says he "just can't buy it anymore," watching a...
Don Martin
Matthew 1:23, speaking about the child to be born, quotes Isaiah 7:14, “they shall call His name Emmanuel” (which is translated, God with us).” And at the end of Matthew, Jesus announce…
Nancy C. Williams
God still speaks to us today through His word…to guide us on His path and reassure us of His great love.
Claude F. Mariottini
In the last study we saw that God leads you well because of who he is, not because of what you deserve. Now the psalm turns to name something that no amount of good guidance can prevent: “Even thou…
Robin McKinley“But Jesus, aware of this, replied, ‘Why criticize this woman for doing such a good thing to me?’” Matthew 26:10 In the early years of our marriage,
Elizabeth Prata
By Elizabeth Prata Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash Consider this verse- For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to thi…
Christine Malkemes
Lesson Text: John 12:1-11 Golden Text Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, who had been dead, whom He had rai ...
Sarah Freymuth
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. – 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV)Please Pray: Father, thank You for another start of the school year. Help me to have a humble heart, and ears to hear...
Sarah Freymuth
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. – 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) I’ve been toying with the idea of signing up for a course that would give me certification in spiritual formation and development....
Revive Our Hearts
Why would we need God’s help to walk? Lori asks. Compared to flying or running, walking requires much less strength and stamina. Or does it?
Damon J. GrayOur best resource for understanding God's character, his will, his nature, his attributes, and his unbreakable promises is our Bible.
Lisa Price
I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be…
Lynda Schultz
…you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.It is hard for us to imagine what it was like for those early believers to whom Peter is writing this letter. From my understanding of situations like that in Rome, the Jewish Christians were forced to flee the city because of persecution. When some of them returned to Rome, they discovered a church much changed fro
Tyler McLaughlinThank you to Brother Don Nesbitt, the Lord's bloodhound. He is one of the reasons, this article exists.If you look at my profile, you will see I wrote a study of Diodorus of Tarsus's soteriology, and you will see in it, I made the argument that he is a proto-Arminian....
Tyler McLaughlinHave you ever wondered if Diodorus of Tarsus, some say Diodore of Tarsus held a view that the Romans 10:13 calling is vocal or internal?His student John Chrysostom literally says “For in thy mind and in thy tongue is thy salvation. There is no long journey to go, no seas...
Tyler McLaughlinThank you to Brother Don Nesbitt, the Lord's bloodhound. The Lord put it on my heart to write what I have.I am not claiming that all of these men are in the Mandatory Vocalization Club (check my youtube, TylerMcLaughlin-t1n if that confuses you). This article exists for people to compare...
Eliezer Gonzalez
What is your only comfort in life and death? Paul shows how Jesus gives us certain hope in the face of death and judgment.
Tyler McLaughlinNotice the theological differences. Dr. Peter S. Ruckman views it as something that is asked privately of God; Ambrosiaster and Origen view it as a public profession."Verse 10: ‘For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness...’ Works are not a point at issue. ‘...and with the mouth confession is made...
Tyler McLaughlin“And here it comes: the simplest, clearest presentation of salvation found anywhere in either Testament. Two conditions: If. ‘If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,’ number two, ‘And shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.’ No ifs,...
Jay Garden
Have you ever started making dinner only to realize you're missing a few ingredients? You improvise—substituting, adjusting, and making the most of what you have.A meal like this may not follow a recipe perfectly, but that is part of the fun. Like jazz, it involves making the most of what...
Elizabeth Prata
Previously, the word was Transcendence. God is apart from His creation, different from it. This week the word is Immanent or Immanence, God’s immanence refers to His presence within His creation. (…
Claude F. Mariottini
Joseph Atlee Callaway (1920–1988) A Tribute on the Anniversary of His Death, August 23, 1988 On August 23, 1988, Dr. Joseph Atlee Callaway, one of the most respected biblical archaeologists of his …
Stevens Brookes
Living in a city means spending most of your day in an artificial environment.You check your phone the moment you wake up, spend the day surrounded by traffic noise and work notifications, and often end up staring at a screen again before bed.Your body might look like it's just sitting...
Tyler McLaughlinRobert Breaker (the cloud church) claims there is a distinct Dr. Ruckman of the 60s-80s that preached confession was a work and that mental assent in the abstract belief of God's blood is enough to save you from hell. Peter Ruckman did not teach this.I would like to thank God...
Renee Gotcher
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” –Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)Every year, the back-to-school season awakens an excitement in me for all things new. The appearance of aisles and aisles of crisp, colorful school supplies, the scent of freshly sharpened pencils and perfectly tipped crayons, and...
Renee Gotcher
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” – Proverbs 16:9 (ESV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father,Forgive me for the times I have prioritized my own goals and plans over my daily pursuit of You and time in Your Word. I confess that my desire for self-improvement often gets...
Manuel A. Luz
[Note: This blog post is an excerpt from my book, Honest Worship (InterVarsity Press). I encourage you to read the entire chapter, and get the book!] When Gary Chapman released, The Five Love Langu…
Eliezer Gonzalez
Jesus's declaration "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12) lands against the backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles, where massive torches had just been extinguished in the temple treasury. Standing among the charred remains, Jesus claims to be the fulfilment of everything the festival symbolised. Jesus is who he says he is.
Sesan OguntadeSpiritual mentorship in the Bible is real. There is power in spiritual mentoring. It is a mystery of God. I will be posting videos in this series, Spiritual mentorship in the Bible on this page. The videos will be from our Power Outreaches broadcasts. Related: What is the Power Outreaches? Is Spiritual mentorship in […]
Jay Garden
Have you ever followed a recipe carefully, only to find that the finished dish tastes different from what you imagined?Something similar happens in music. A musical score may contain every note, rhythm, and dynamic marking, yet two performances of the same piece can sound remarkably different.This is one of the...
Petrina Ferguson
For many years, I have noticed this problem among women. I don’t mean all women, of course. I think many of us have had a season or seasons where we may have experienced this problem as recipients and as perpetrators, at least to an extent. The problem is envy, and in particular, some women’s envy of other women. Plenty people experience envy for different reasons at different times. For some people, they are able to get […]
Abigail Wallace
“So I’m in a tight spot,” I concluded. “We—“he said softly after the slightest pause, “we are in a tight spot.” That morning, I just starved for encouragement, for just a little assurance that God cared and was hearing my prayers.
Kristen Terrette
And they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. – 2 Corinthians 16:15bFor they have refreshed my spirit and yours also. – 2 Corinthians 16:18aPlease Pray:Jesus, remind me that service is a spiritual discipline You use to refresh others and be refreshed ourselves. Use my service to...
Kristen Terrette
And they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. – 2 Corinthians 16:15b For they have refreshed my spirit and yours also. – 2 Corinthians 16:18a After a move three years ago, we found ourselves looking for a new church. I’m not going to lie and say...
Mark Brady
Visiting America’s national parks is one of the closest things we have to stepping inside a living cathedral — a sanctuary not built by human hands, but carved, painted, and breathed into existence…
Cole Feix
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey inspired me to re-read Homer’s original poem—partly out of curiosity and partly to see what made the cut and what didn’t. One of the scenes I keep thinking about never actually made it on screen at all, but I want to unpack it today. The scene I’m talking about is Odysseus’ visit to the land of the dead, and his conversations with the ghost of Achilles. It’s a small scene that takes place in Book 11. But this tiny scene, which could easily be overlooked, actually
Stevens Brookes
As we get older, there's one number on a health checkup that naturally draws our attention: blood pressure.A stressful lifestyle, salty food, lack of exercise, and poor sleep can add up quietly, until one day you notice your blood pressure sitting higher than it used to. Especially past your 40s...
Eliezer Gonzalez
Your number one priority today is to praise the name of the LORD. From sun up to sun down and everything in between. All day. Every day.
Mike Genung
Not long ago I started writing a book for youth. With so many of our youth exiting the church and getting picked off by the enemy the past 30 years, it is critical that we equip them for the intense battles they’re facing. The following Read More
Sesan OguntadeDo you want to solve problems and break bad habits? The videos on this page will help you. These videos on how to solve problems and break bad habits are video recordings from our Power Outreaches broadcast. At the Power Outreaches, we use revelations from God’s Word to solve practical problems of the people and […]
Jay Garden
Some emotions cannot be easily explained. They remain deep within us, beyond the reach of ordinary words. Yet music gives these hidden feelings a voice, allowing us to encounter the depths of the human heart through sorrow, longing, hope, and reflection.Frédéric Chopin’s Étude Op. 25 No. 12, often called the...
Don Martin
John was shown “the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God” (Rev. 21:10-11). At various times through the Bible people saw something of the gl…
Hope 
Your phone buzzes on the counter. You see the name before you see the message, and your stomach tightens before you've even read a word. You set it face-down and keep chopping vegetables, telling yourself you'll deal with it later.Later never really comes, though — not the honest kind. What...
Robin McKinleyAs you diligently answer God's call, how do you complete the work of the Lord?
Elizabeth Prata
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS: I critique an older essay of Jen Wilkin’s, labeling her a false teacher whose trajectory since 2014 has been downward. I translate her false teacher-speech into w…
Stacey Barkley
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. -- Psalm 119:105 (HCSB)I thought I knew a shortcut. While hiking at Bays Mountain in Northeast Tennessee, I glanced at the trail map but decided I could figure it out on my own. Surely, cutting across...
Stacey Barkley
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path. -- Psalm 119:105 (HCSB)Please Pray: Father, thank You for giving me Your Word to guide my steps and strengthen my heart. Help me trust Your direction above my own understanding and walk faithfully wherever You lead....
Tyler McLaughlinI’d like to thank the Lord’s bloodhound, Brother Don Nesbitt w46try7. The Dr. Ruckman commentary comes from him. Dr Ruckman, Romans Study, 28 & 29 Dr. Ruckman claims ancestry from the Antiochene school of thought, and I believe this is true. This is Dr. Peter S. Ruckman’s commentary on Romans...
Tyler McLaughlinThis has every single Diodorus of Tarsus, or some say Diodore of Tarsus commentary on Romans side by side with the adjacent John Wesley Romans commentary.As Diodore of Tarsus only quoted on parts of Romans. John Wesley's commentary will only be on the same verses. If John Wesley didn't have...
Tyler McLaughlinThere happens to be an anachronism that Diodorus of Tarsus, or some say Diodore of Tarsus taught theosis, this is not true.We can understand this by reading his text.“Necessarily he set forth ‘those who call upon him.’ For God does not give grace without discernment, extending it even to those...
Mark Brady
Image generated via AI. Tulsa woke up on July 14th to discover that the weather had apparently rage‑quit reality. Overnight, a freak ice storm rolled through like a confused tourist who misread the…
Tyler McLaughlinDiodore of Tarsus, or, as some name him, Diodorus of Tarsus, and His Universalism in Light of His SoteriologyMuch has been said concerning the universalist views attributed to Diodore of Tarsus, or, as some name him, Diodorus of Tarsus. These views, however, must be examined in light of his soteriology,...
Elizabeth Prata
By Elizabeth Prata Something that always surprises me is how tolerant and soft-hearted people are when you mention so-and-so is a false teacher. They look at the person being named as false, and no…
Tyler McLaughlinI would like to thank Brother Don, the Lord's bloodhound for Song of Solomon and the Romans study from him. I would like to thank Water in the Wilderness for providing the other 1960s-1970s clips! Both are great guys. Check them out!And finally, I would like to thank Brother Ed...
Vaneetha Risner
When Bible reading feels dry and routine, the story of manna helps illustrate why. A look at Deuteronomy 8, daily provision, and God's ordinary means of grace.
Sylvia Greer
It's 11:30, and the house has gone quiet one sound at a time — the dishwasher, the last footsteps upstairs, the phone throwing gray light across the ceiling. Nothing went wrong today. The meeting ended, dinner got made, the texts got answered.You turn off the light, and something in you...
Jay Garden
A journey is not only about reaching a destination. Along the way, we discover moments, lessons, and memories that quietly shape who we become.Life often feels like a journey across water. Sometimes the path ahead is clear and peaceful, while at other times we move through uncertainty. We may not...
Pam Luschei
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to the body and soul alike.” John Muir Early in my grief journey, I went on a mission to find ways to survive. I had no clue what I was doing in the midst of a place where I had never bee
Ren Manning
…Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. – 1 Timothy 4:7-8Please Pray: Heavenly Father, We long to grow stronger in our faith,...
Ren Manning
…Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. – 1 Timothy 4:7-8Daybreak. A hot cup of coffee—two creams, no sugar. A comfortable chair....
Revive Our Hearts
Womanhood isn’t ours to invent or revise but something we receive from the One who made us.
Tyler McLaughlinThe Wikipedia simple english term for the sinner’s prayer is “In evangelical Christianity, the Sinners prayer is a short prayer. It admits sin and asks Jesus to save.”We find in Diodorus of Tarsus’s commentary on Romans 10:11-13.“Necessarily he set forth ‘those who call upon him.’ For God does not give...
Tyler McLaughlinAccording to Robert Breaker’s salvation doctrine, taken to its logical conclusion, it teaches that Dr. Peter S. Ruckman was not saved.I would like to thank Brother Don again for alarming us to Breaker’s beliefs which contradict Dr. Ruckman. I am not responsible for finding that out. The credit goes to...
Tyler McLaughlinDr. Peter S. Ruckman and Pastor Robert Breaker of the cloud church (of the cloud church) do not agree on salvation.If you have stumbled upon this article and you don’t know what a Robert Breaker or a Dr. Ruckman is. Or you do and is confused why it exists.Dr. Ruckman...
Kimberlee Herman
Explore Christian anxiety with insights from a seasoned counselor. Discover what causes anxiety and effective ways to find relief from a Christian perspective.
Chris Carpenter
Worship music has a unique power to do more than inspire—it can draw people into the presence of God, strengthen the faith community, and speak to those who are searching for a deeper relationship with Him. That power takes center stage in House of Worship, a new concert movie opening...
Sheryl H. Boldt
A thoughtful conversation can help children respond to difficult classmates with empathy, prayer and compassion.
Lisa Wesley “This is what the Lord says: Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’Also, I set watchmen over you, saying,...
Elizabeth Prata
By Elizabeth Prata Is prophecy happening in today’s era? If not, then what about the verse in Acts that says it’s ongoing?
Amber Ginter
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9 (NIV)Please Pray:Dear God, thank you for meeting me in the ordinary moments of life. Right now, I feel overwhelmed, frazzled, and like I’m...
