Sheryl H. Boldt
If we’ve recognized Jesus’ death on the cross as payment for our sins, we can call God (with all the excitement the exclamation points imply), “Abba! Father!”
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who. have been called according to his purpose."Romans 8:28
Hannah
You find yourself in a difficult situation, coparenting with a narcissist. Every interaction feels like walking on eggshells, fearing their unpredictable reactions. Simple decisions turn into battles, as they always need to be in control. For example, when you plan a fun outing for your child, they suddenly demand custody...
Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God… Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe ...
I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. (Romans ...
Crossmap.com recently sat down with actress Mackenzie Mauzy ,who plays the lead character Kelsey in Sun Moon. In our conversation, she shares why being forced to find newfound strength in our lives can rebuild or reshape a present circumstance to get us through to the next phase in life, one that is more beautiful than we can imagine.
The epistle to the Romans is known for its intricate dive into the theology behind the gospel. Romans teaches us about humanity, how we are saved, who Christ is, and how Christians should live because of the gospel.
May the following 20 New Testament verses not only inspire you in your daily walk but also provide fuel for your faith each and every day. May God be glorified through the outpouring of His Spirit.
The genesis for the new Angel Studios movie release, His Only Son actually began in a dreary, dim cave in Iraq about 20 years ago.
Across cultures and religions, people pray. How is Christian prayer different? The question helps us clarify our faith.
Revive Our Hearts
What if God intends to redeem the next generation from the clutches of our culture and set them ablaze for His missionary purposes?
Scripture tells us that the peace of God exceeds anything we can understand. But we can’t experience that peace unless we have peace with God. How do we get peace with God?
Loyalty. How often do we hear that word these days? Not so much. How often do we see it displayed these days? Even less.
Sometimes we fail to understand how powerful compromise can be in our lives. No one falls away from God overnight. It’s something that happens over time. . . a slow, methodical process.
The stories from the Titanic inspire me because of my family connection to the ship but they also challenge me to develop a Titanic size faith based on my eternal hope in Christ.
If we see God as He really is, as He is revealed in Scripture, we can trust in His loving sovereignty even in life’s greatest hardships.
The Bible makes this astounding proclamation: “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Jesus, the sinless one, willingly gave Himself over to be tortured—not for anything He had done, but to save those least deserving. We are...
Nancy C. WilliamsOut with the new, in with the old! Um, wait…we’re in a new year. We’re supposed to take on new challenges to achieve new growth, new productivity, new health, and a new “you” in the bargain. The old ways are supposed to be left in the rearview mirror.
Check out the So We Speak podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. When dealing with complex texts, especially those with hotly-debated topics such as predestination and free will, it is easy to put our own thoughts and feelings into the passage – we like to make Scripture say what we want it to say. However, if we are to be truly biblically based, we have to let Scripture speak for itself. An overview of Romans 9 needs to happen in the context of the whole book. The first few chapters deal with…
Paul illustrates the marriage vow between two people (Romans 7:1-6). More clearly, Paul uses this illustration of the law of marriage. God has exclusive possession of you—spirit, soul, and body. If that troubles you, then maybe you’ve not completely died to self. Think about it. Once you were ma …