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Category: Life

8 Ways Money Might Be Your Idol

By Hannah Depew / January 19, 2026

While most believers know that loving money is wrong, many are unaware they may be committing this very sin. Here are a few signs that you may love money too much.

26 Ways to Get 2026 Off to a Strong Start

By BCL / December 31, 2025

Here are 26 simple ways, along with related Bible passages, to begin 2026 with renewed focus, faithfulness, and joy in Christ.

“A Christmas Carol”: 10 Notable Versions of Dickens’s Holiday Classic

By Joseph W. Smith III / December 5, 2025

Here are 10 notable versions of Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol,” discussed (as Mr. Scrooge might have it) in terms of assets and liabilities—and rated out of 5 British shillings.

6 Ways to Encourage Peace, Love, and Joy in Your Family on Thanksgiving Day

By Nick Batzig / November 21, 2025

Holiday gatherings can sometimes feel more stressful than celebratory. Here are six simple practices to help make Thanksgiving Day with extended family a more joyful experience.

What Does the Bible Say about Dealing with Divisive People in the Church?

By Chris Gordon / November 17, 2025

The devil uses cultural divides in society to separate the body of Christ. What does the Bible teach regarding how to deal with divisive people in the church?

Measuring Your Ministry—a Warning and an Encouragement

By Darrell Dooyema / November 12, 2025

When we fix our attention on “results” in Christian ministry—size, numbers, and outcomes—we risk shifting our focus away from God and onto ourselves, making our own “impact” the measure that matters most.

Weeping with Those Who Weep (and Letting Others Weep with You)

By Matt Mullininx / September 11, 2025

Tragedies can strike out of nowhere, and when they do they hit hard. Here are four ways we can be a comfort to others and find peace and comfort for ourselves.

The Strong Woman of Proverbs 31

By Zach Keele / September 8, 2025

What is the Proverbs 31 woman really like? In this elaborate poem we are not only swept up in the wise talents and virtues of women, but we also learn more about our Savior.

12 Reasons Why Work Is Good

By BCL / August 29, 2025

Is work a blessing or a curse? What does the Bible say about the goodness of work?