Christian Living

The Meaning of Romans 8:7: What Is the Carnal Mind?

by Kendrick Diaz
June 6, 2022 • 11 minute read

In Romans 8:7 the apostle Paul wrote about the carnal mind. Just what is the carnal mind? Could you be influenced by it? What hope do you have against it?

Four Lessons From Palm Trees

by Isaac Khalil
June 2, 2022 • 5 minute read

Palm trees can teach us many spiritual lessons. This post examines four attributes of palm trees that instruct us about true Christianity. In a past blog post we examined Psalm 92:12-14 and...

What Is the Meaning of 1 Peter 2:9? A Chosen Generation? A Royal Priesthood?

by Erik Jones
June 1, 2022 • 11 minute read

In Peter’s first epistle, he describes what God’s Church is supposed to be and do. How are God’s people a “chosen generation” and a “royal priesthood”?

Build Spiritual Resilience

by Bill Welch
May 12, 2022 • 5 minute read

Resilience allows us to deal effectively with the challenges of life. Resilience can help us to get beyond obstacles and adversities and succeed in life.

A Father’s Perspective on “Unless You Become as Little Children”

by Geoffrey Yunus
May 2, 2022 • 5 minute read

Having children has helped me better understand Jesus’ telling us to be like children. Here are lessons I’ve learned about having a childlike attitude.

New Wine in Old Wineskins?

by Ken McIntosh
April 20, 2022 • 6 minute read

Jesus sometimes used analogies to teach spiritual lessons to His followers. What is the meaning of His parable of new wine in old wineskins?

What Is the Meaning of Matthew 6:33? “Seek First the Kingdom”?

by Kendrick Diaz
April 18, 2022 • 9 minute read

Jesus taught His disciples to prioritize two major things in Matthew 6:33. What are these two priorities? What does Matthew 6:33 mean for Christians today?

What’s the Meaning of “the Righteous Shall Flourish Like a Palm Tree”?

by Isaac Khalil
April 1, 2022 • 6 minute read

The Bible likens righteous people to palm trees. What does that mean? What can palm trees teach us about how Christians are to live their lives?

“Everyone Who Thirsts, Come to the Waters”

by Kendrick Diaz
March 28, 2022 • 7 minute read

Have you ever wondered about what your life’s purpose is? What is the key to contentment? How can you live a fulfilling and meaningful life? A recent Lifeway survey showed that U.S....

Are You Letting Your Light Shine on Social Media?

by Kevin Scarbrough
March 7, 2022 • 6 minute read

We often say things on social media that we would never say in person. How can Christians avoid this and instead let their light shine on social media? “Why are we so nasty to each...

2 Peter 1:5-7: Spiritual Maturity Explained in Three Verses

The Meaning of 2 Peter 1:5-7: Eight Character Traits for Spiritual Maturity

by David Treybig
February 21, 2022 • 11 minute read

In his second epistle, Peter encouraged Christians to grow in spiritual maturity by building eight character traits. How can you apply these traits?

What Does Romans 8:28 Mean? “All Things Work Together for Good”?

by Kendrick Diaz
February 14, 2022 • 9 minute read

Romans 8:28 is one of the most encouraging verses in the Bible. But what does Romans 8:28 mean? What hope can this verse give someone who’s suffering?

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