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Should Christians Wear Makeup?

By Le Ann Trees | November 23, 2019

What point is the Bible making about women braiding their hair and wearing jewelry and costly garments? And what can we also learn from 1 Peter and 1 Timothy about whether Christians should wear makeup?

Counting Our Blessings: A Prayer about God’s Eternal Decree

By Emily Van Dixhoorn | November 14, 2019

“God, from all eternity, did, by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely, and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass…” (WCF 3.1). Here is a prayer to help you meditate upon God’s eternal decree.

4 Good Things to Remember When You Don’t Want to Face the Day

By Emily Reiner | November 12, 2019

There are times when it seems to take more courage than we can possibly muster to get out of bed. Here are four good things to remember when you don’t want to face the day.

3 Tips for Making Hospitality Easy—and a Joy!

By Erica Chase | November 12, 2019

There is a special connection that happens when sharing a meal. Here are three tips for making hospitality easy and a joy.

Shocking Things Jesus Said: Are We Supposed to Hate Our Families to Be Christ’s Disciples?

By Don Strand | November 8, 2019

What are we to make of Jesus’ call to forsake all worldly things and follow him (Luke 14:26)? Is Jesus speaking “over the top” for emphasis, or does he truly mean what he says?

Do You Need to Get Out of the Bubble?

By J. V. Fesko | November 4, 2019

Two Christians were talking about their lives and one commented, “I don’t think I’d know what to do or say to a non-Christian—I’m very uncomfortable in such situations.” How do believers get to the point where they don’t want to interact with unbelievers?

12 Short Movies for an Early Night

By Joseph W. Smith III | October 16, 2019

For folks challenged by increasingly long run-times on films, here are a dozen worthwhile movies at or under 90 minutes in length—shorter than two episodes of your favorite show. (All are unrated unless otherwise noted.)

10 Beautiful Things You Will Be After Reading Church History

By Psyche Joy Lee | October 12, 2019

When we read church history, we are left awe-filled as we learn the story of God’s faithfulness in preserving his church and accomplishing his eternal plan. Here are ten beautiful things you will “be” after reading church history.

True Light from the Imago Dei

By Don Strand | October 7, 2019

Perhaps you have heard that Christians can only reflect the light from Christ to the world. Yet, those who have been redeemed have the Spirit of God within them—light that illuminates and light that is a beacon of hope.

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Does God Want Deaconesses in the Church?

By Le Ann Trees | January 21, 2026

What does the Bible teach about whether women should hold the office of deacon or the title of deaconess in the church?

2 Easy Ways to Integrate Prayer into Daily LIfe

By Ayrian Yasar | November 7, 2025

Here are two simple things you can start doing today to integrate prayer into daily life.

Justice and Mercy United in Christ

By Daniel Rowlands | January 23, 2025

If we want to understand the depth of God’s mercy in Christ Jesus, we need a true understanding of the condition of sinful humankind.

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