Christian Growth

What It Means to Let Our Lights Shine: 3 Lessons From Matthew 5:16

What It Means to Let Our Lights Shine: Three Lessons From Matthew 5:16

by Jeremy Lallier
January 8, 2024 • 7 minute read

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ told His disciples that they were to be “the light of the world.” What does it mean to let our lights shine?

3 Keys to Lasting Growth and Change

by Erik Jones
January 3, 2024 • 10 minute read

In January many people resolve to make changes. But these resolutions often fail. Is there a better way to achieve personal growth in your life?

Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail

by Isaac Khalil
December 28, 2023 • 5 minute read

New Year’s resolutions rarely last. How can we make changes in our lives that last more than a few weeks? HINT: It isn’t through New Year’s resolutions!

What Does “Walk by Faith, Not by Sight” Mean?

by Jordan Iacobucci
November 20, 2023 • 6 minute read

Paul tells Christians to “walk by faith, not by sight” in 2 Corinthians 5:7. What does this verse mean, and how does it apply to our spiritual lives?

Ask, Seek, Knock: What Is the Meaning of Luke 11:9-10?

by Bill Welch
November 6, 2023 • 5 minute read

What does Luke 11:9-10 mean, and what can it teach us about being persistent in prayer? Jesus laid out three steps we can take to be more effective in our prayers.

The Meaning of 2 Peter 3:18: Grow in Grace and Knowledge

by Kendrick Diaz
July 31, 2023 • 7 minute read

Peter concluded his last recorded epistle with a command to grow in grace and knowledge. How does this relate to the Christian life?

Faith to Move Mountains? What Is the Meaning of Mark 11:23-24?

by Bill Welch
June 21, 2023 • 7 minute read

In Mark 11, Jesus said that those with faith can move mountains. Did He mean this literally? What can Jesus’ statement teach us about having faith in God?

Can You See Your Spiritual Blind Spots?

by Isaac Khalil
March 27, 2023 • 9 minute read

We all have blind spots in our character that we need to deal with and overcome. But how can we address and change what we can’t see? Do you realize you have a blind spot...

The Benefits of Writing Out Scripture

by Erik Jones
December 21, 2022 • 8 minute read

We are increasingly moving away from writing things by hand. But is there a spiritual benefit to writing out Bible scriptures by hand? We believe so. In a world dominated by digital...

The Meaning and Lessons of the Parable of the Talents

by Isaac Khalil
October 28, 2022 • 6 minute read

The parable of the talents is one of Jesus’ most famous parables. What does the parable of the talents mean for us today? What lessons can it teach us? In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus delivered...

Lessons From a Caterpillar’s Transformation to Butterfly

by Isaac Khalil
September 30, 2022 • 8 minute read

The transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is one of the most amazing occurrences in biology. What can it teach us about God’s purpose for us? Caterpillars and butterflies...

Meditate on These Things: “If There Is Anything Praiseworthy”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster
September 12, 2022 • 9 minute read

The final meditation point Paul lists in Philippians 4:8 is things worthy of praise. What is praiseworthy? Why is this a fitting end to Paul’s list?

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