10 Things You HAVE To Know About Repentance
Did you know there are 6 principles of the doctrine of Christ, listed in Hebrews 6:1-2, which are so important the Bible calls them “the foundation?” These topics are…
Perilous Times (Continued): 9 MORE Characteristics of People in the Last Days
READ OR LISTEN TO PART 1 HERE! In our last blog we started exploring what Paul wrote to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:1-5: This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall…
Perilous Times: 9 Characteristics of People in the Last Days
READ OR LISTEN TO PART 2 HERE! We are living in Perilous Times! If you’ve been in or around church you’ve likely heard of the last days, end times,…
The Bible – A Book Like No Other: 9 Characteristics of the Word of God
The Bible is A Book Like No Other: The Word of God is what we love, learn, and LIVE throughout our days. Why? It is not only the book…
Why You Should Pray When You Study
When we’re studying the Word of God, it is not based on our own intelligence, logic, or efforts. To truly understand God’s holy book we must pray and ask…
33 Reasons to Study the Bible
Studying the Word of God is extremely important and no matter our best intentions, it seems like there is ALWAYS something that tries to distract us from it! How…
5 Ways To Study in Just Word Academy
Just Word Academy is an interactive, one-stop shop for sound, systematic, and searchable online Bible resources. It is the product of tens of thousands of hours of study (literally)…
How Do I Get Rid of Pride?
Pride is one of the biggest potential pitfalls for people pursuing God’s purpose. God’s will is about GOD, and even though He calls and includes us in His work,…
How Do I Overcome Fear and Doubt?
Do you know what stops many people from fulfilling God’s purpose and doing what He called them to do? FEAR and DOUBT. Both are in direct opposition to the…
Why Isn’t My Purpose Being Fulfilled?
Have you ever felt like you know God’s purpose for you, but things just are not working out? Let’s explore one major reason why purpose is NOT fulfilled, and…
Purpose? What About My Past Mistakes?
So often when we have made mistakes, failed publicly or privately, or sinned against God in the past, we believe God will no longer use us, but that is…
How Does Purpose Fit In With Life Responsibilities?
Contrary to what we might think, purpose is NOT separate from life’s responsibilities. You fulfill God’s purpose on your job, in your home (marriage, parenting, etc.), at school, and…
How Do I Know God’s Purpose For Me?
Once we understand that God “saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was…
Do It! A Review of the Seven Churches in Asia
We have explored the seven churches of Asia that Jesus addressed through the pen of John, and there have been so many lessons! The Word of God is given…
Conquer Mind battles – 8 Things the Bible Says To Think On
What we think about matters a lot, and it’s easy to have the wrong mindset OR find our heads full of things that can distract and destroy us. Too…
APPREHEND: 5 Steps To Fulfilling God’s Purpose
Are you ready to fulfill the purpose God has for your life? Philippians 3 lays out 5 key steps to fulfilling His will and word for your life, and…
5 Characteristics of the Mind of Christ
Philippians 2:5 is the commonly quoted scripture: “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:” But what does that really mean? What mind was in…
7 Facts about Christ, Suffering, and the Philippians
Are you ready to dig into Philippians chapter 1? Here are 7 facts to know about Christ, suffering right, and the church in Philippi. Fact #1: The Bible intentionally…
Laodiceans: Be Zealous and Repent!
The seventh and final church (of the seven churches of Asia) that Jesus addressed through the pen of John is the church of the Laodiceans. The message is recorded…
Philadelphia: Keep His Word!
The sixth church (of the seven churches of Asia) that Jesus addressed through the pen of John is the church in Philadelphia. The message is recorded in Revelation 3:7-13,…
Sardis: The Dead Church Still Can Live!
The fifth church (of the seven churches of Asia) that Jesus addressed through the pen of John is the church in Sardis. The message is recorded in Revelation 3:1-6,…
Thyatira: Who Is Influencing You?
The fourth church (of the seven churches of Asia) that Jesus addressed through the pen of John is the church in Thyatira. The message is recorded in Revelation 2:18-29…
Pergamos: Stick With Truth!
The third church (of the seven churches of Asia) that Jesus addressed through the pen of John is the church in Pergamos. The message is recorded in Revelation 2:12-17,…
Smyrna: Go Through!
The second church (of the seven churches of Asia) that Jesus addressed through the pen of John is the church in Smyrna. The message is recorded in Revelation 2:8-11,…
Ephesus: Don’t Leave Your First Love!
The first church (of the seven churches of Asia) that Jesus addressed through the pen of John is the church of Ephesus. The message is recorded in Revelation 2:1-7,…
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Read (and watch) Part 1 first: Why Study the 7 Churches? The words of Jesus to the 7 churches of Asia are recorded in the final book of the…
Why Study the 7 Churches?
What do the seven churches mentioned in the book of Revelations, have to do with you? You have heard the common phrase “A wise man learns from others’ mistakes”….
The Evaluation: A Study of the 7 Churches
2021 is here, and with all that is going on, we have the perfect tool to help you hear from God, evaluate, and start this year off RIGHT! Join…
The Life-Changing Effects of Thankfulness
This week we have a special guest blogger, Cheryl Perkins, sharing a powerful perspective as we do the challenge, 30 Days of Thankfulness! Enjoy! 30 Days of Thankfulness has…
Beware! Covetousness Is Idolatry
Covetousness, despite it being incredibly common, is something Jesus said to BEWARE of (Luke 12:15), and something scripture says IS idolatry (Col. 3:5; cp. Eph. 5:3-5). Why? What is…
The Secrets to Contentment: A Special Interview
The Bible teaches us to “be content with such things as ye have” (Heb. 13:5), and instructs us that “godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Tim. 6:6). Still…
13 Reasons To Be Thankful
13 reasons to be thankful: It is so easy to list problems, issues, and concerns, but in a time when God’s Word describes people as “unthankful” (2 Tim. 3:2)…
Don’t Be Deceived!
Did you watch the final class of Living in the Last Days: A Course on the End Times? Watch the full lesson and review the notes below! Make sure…
Get In The Ark: Lessons from Noah
Did you watch the fourth class of Living in the Last Days: A Course on the End Times? It covers the days of Noah, the example of Noah, and…
Timeline Review
Did you watch the timeline review for Living in the Last Days: A Course on the End Times? Watch the full lesson and review the notes below! Make sure…
The Final Timeline: What Happens Next?
Let’s talk about the final timeline. Did you watch the third class of Living in the Last Days: A Course on the End Times? It covers the events of…
The Rapture vs. The Second Coming
Did you watch the second class of Living in the Last Days: A Course on the End Times? Watch the full lesson and review the notes below! Make sure…
The Last Days: What Is Going On?
Did you watch the first class of Living in the Last Days: A Course on the End Times? Watch the full lesson and review the notes below! Make sure…
More Blessed To Give
Everybody likes to receive a gift. There’s nothing wrong with that, but Jesus gave us a greater goal. He taught with His Words and His life that His people…
The Love of Money
Money isn’t bad. The problem is the LOVE of money. While the Bible lays out the proper perspective and practical wisdom for our finances, it makes one thing very…
Check Your Work: Are You Faithful?
Have you ever looked in the mirror, noticed a problem, and then walked away without changing it? In James 1:21-25, we find that being a hearer of the word,…
Six Signs of Slothfulness
Are you slothful? Even if we don’t like to admit it, our work habits at home, school, work, and church sometimes look like the slothful sluggard. Slothfulness is about…
Using Wisdom in Choosing Your Social Circle
2 Corinthians 6:14-18 is a passage that lukewarm Christians and halfhearted church-goers run away from, but it is packed with truth for everyone who desires to truly walk in…
10 People To Cut Off Now!
The Bible is very clear: if we’re going to walk in wisdom and please God, there are some people we have to cut off. 1 Corinthians 15:33 teaches us,…
How To Make Wise Decisions: 3 Simple Steps
Decisions, decisions: in life, no matter your age or stage, you have to make decisions. How do you, as a Christian, make wise decisions that please God? Here are…
It’s Time To Use Wisdom In Real Life!
Are you ready for the challenge? The wisdom in God’s Word is relevant and more than knowing it in theory, we want to use it in real life. God’s…
Hear & Love the Instruction of a Father
Hear the Instruction of a Father A good father provides instruction, and sometimes instruction does NOT feel good. As children of God (the best Father) we have to hear…
The Power of Divine Instruction
Do you remember a teacher that constantly told you to “follow the instructions?” They were highlighting an important life lesson: In order to complete our assignment successfully, we need…
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Understanding: Go to the Source! [Part 2]
The Bible is like no other book. Not only is it the Word of God, but it is our textbook for every topic, our answer key for life, and…
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The Benefits of Understanding God’s Word [Part 1]
There are true benefits in having a true understanding of the Bible. Did you know “understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it” (Prov. 16:22)? When…
Knowledge
Proverbs is a book of wisdom, but knowledge is also KEY. In fact, part of the purpose of Proverbs is to give knowledge to the young man (Prov. 1:4)….
Wisdom In Our Hearts
Have you ever felt “not smart enough?” Most of us have experienced not having the knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary for the task at hand, but thank God for…
Wisdom: The Introduction
When you think of the book of Proverbs, what word comes to mind? WISDOM is the first word many (if not most) people will say. Proverbs teaches us, “Wisdom…
Falling in Love with the Word
It’s time, like never before, to fall in love with the Word of God! This is the hour to make sure we receive the LOVE of the truth (2…
The Danger of NOT Studying
Imagine this: You pay lots of money to take your family to see a Broadway play. You sit on the front row, ready for a spectacular show, and it…
Show Me In the Book: The Importance of Studying
A lot of people have a lot to say, and the basis of their thoughts and actions is usually natural experience, wisdom, and knowledge or human emotion, logic, and…
Fasting: The Right Way & The Wrong Way
Do you want the Biblical benefits of fasting? It would be so unfortunate to give up food and drink for a time, but STILL not get the spiritual results…
10 Powerful Biblical Benefits of Fasting
We often say, if you do it the Bible way, you get the Bible results. As we deal with life, fasting is a key tool in our spiritual toolbox…
The Purpose of Fasting
Most of us love good food. Why do people choose to regularly fast and willingly give up eating and drinking? Because the spiritual purpose of a Biblical fast outweighs…
What Is Fasting? A Biblical Definition
Many people call many sacrifices a “fast,” but what is actually a true Biblical fast? Let’s take a look. What is a Biblical definition of fasting? The Old Testament…
Jesus Christ: Our Trusted Counsellor
Anybody in need of a good counsellor? As we pray consistently, we find out, there really is no counsellor like Jesus Christ. Isaiah 9:6 tells us, “For unto us…
The “Professional” Prayer: Check Your Motives
Did you know some people “practice” their prayers? (You have to watch the video above for a great story about this!) Particularly when praying in public, some think that…
A Life of Prayer
Isn’t it amazing that we can take everything to God in prayer? Though there is a place for talking to people, there is nothing like talking to Jesus: Prayer…
Tests of Commitment: Do You Love God MORE?
There is absolutely no way to be committed to everything. It’s just impossible. Commitment means choosing one thing over another. Saying yes dictates a no to something else. Being…
God Is Worth This Yes: 5 Reasons to Be More Committed
Whatever your commitment level to God was (or wasn’t) yesterday, last week, or last year, it is definitely the right time for everyone to be more committed to God….
Full-Time Commitment to God
Have you ever had a part-time job? It might be easier to fit into your schedule and perhaps more convenient, but it does not bring all the benefits of…