What Does James 1:2 Mean? August 05, 2023 by: Robert L. Plummer This article is part of the What Does It Mean? series. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds. —James 1:2 Joy in Trials The second word in the Greek text of verse 2, charan (“joy”), corresponds closely…
Teens Need Something They Can’t Find Online August 02, 2023 by: Collin Hansen The Allure of the Online The world turned upside down for all of us in March 2020. Probably no one felt that change as much as teenagers did. Social life shrunk to homes and families. School moved entirely online. Many of us…
Jesus said in John 16:9 (NLT)“The world’s sin is that it refuses to believe in me.“ The word “sin” has a rich etymology that traces back through various languages and historical contexts. Let’s explore its origins: In summary, the word “sin” carries deep historical and linguistic layers, reflecting humanity’s complex understanding of moral transgressions and guilt across…
How to Pray for Your Enemies July 27, 2023 by: John Piper This article is part of the How to Pray series. “Pray for Those Who Persecute You” Jesus gives numerous examples of the kinds of behaviors involved in loving our enemies. The first mentioned in the Sermon on the Mount after the command to…
5 Questions Singles Might Have about Marriage July 14, 2023 by: Emily Van Dixhoorn This article is part of the Questions and Answers series. Q: What qualities should I look for in a potential spouse? A: Here are a few questions to guide you: Are you evenly yoked? Are you both Christians—not just saying so…