An “echo chamber” refers to a group of people who gather together around a similar ideology and listen only to their perspective. It’s like a pep rally where everyone is cheering for the same ...

For the true Christian who desires a closer walk with God, the local church is crucial. And not just going to church on a Sunday, but getting involved and connected. Going to church doesn’t save yo...

Whether you are a pastor, discipleship leader, men’s or women’s leader, youth leader, or small group leader – in fact, whatever ministry you might be involved in – if you learn to use the simp...

The Ark of the Covenant was one of the most sacred objects in Israel. Its features are described in detail in Exodus 25:10-22. It was 4 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet and was made of Acacia wood and overlai...

God chose Abraham long ago and made certain promises to him. Those promises apply to all those who become adopted children of Abraham by faith. God’s covenant with Abraham God invited Abraham ...

Our culture teaches us that there are many ways to God, and every religion is a valid path to him. But the Bible says that there is only one way to God: through Jesus Christ. Our culture and the...

One of the most controversial teachings in the Bible is the virgin birth of Jesus. This is the belief that Jesus’ mom, Mary, was a virgin at his conception and remained a virgin through his birth. T...

The resurrection teaches us the meaning of Jesus’ life. It shows us that Jesus came to save us from our sins, and give us a new kind of life. Luke 24:1-7 But very early on Sunday morning the wo...

Christians believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. This isn’t a myth or a fable, but a fact of history. Below are some reasons why we believe the resurrection to be true: #1 Jesus certainly d...

The Bible teaches that Jesus rose bodily from the dead and lives today. But what does this mean? There is life after death. Jesus died at the hands of professional executioners, but rose again. This...

What is Lent? In February, we often hear people say they are giving up something for “Lent” but many of us have no idea what Lent is really about. Lent is a period of time, about 40 days, leading...

If you are at the store and you see chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, and plastic grass, then it must mean that it’s Easter time. But Easter is kind of a confusing holiday because it combines the ...

The holidays can be a time for families and friends to come together to share laughter, love and a great time together. Or it can be a time of tension, conflict and disappointment. So this holiday sea...

The Bible is an old book that was compiled over many years. Because of its age and the materials on which it was written, we don’t have any of the original manuscripts of the Bible. This has led som...

How did the first copies of the New Testament make it around the world and how were these books put together?   Obviously there were not any digital copies, there was no email or even copy machines ...

We all want happiness, but some look for it in all the wrong places. Even as Christians, it’s easy for us to be enticed by the world around us and neglect the things that are most important. Open ...

Without the habit of reading your Bible, you’ll become spiritually anorexic. Obviously, that will make you a weak and ineffective leader at home. Reading the Bible is a spiritual discipline and, lik...

There is a way to live that reflects the truth. Wholesome or sound teaching leads to sound living. In week 1 of this series, we saw how important it is to get the gospel right. Here we see how getting...