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The Bible shows us that many notable figures spent time in fasting—going without food and drink. God even commands us
Our first step toward receiving forgiveness and being reconciled with God is repentance—turning from our selfish and sinful ways and
What must take place for us to receive God's forgiveness and grace?
It's essential to understand that God is pleased with repentance but not penance.
Participation in the Church (assembly of believers) Jesus founded through supporting its mission and Christian fellowship—communicating and interacting with other
The New Testament Church belongs to our heavenly Father and to His Son, Jesus Christ.
Surprisingly, an individual cannot "join" the Church of God on his or her own.
After examining key essential tools for spiritual transformation—prayer, Bible study, meditation, fasting, repentance and the Church, we now consider how
God expects us to be productive and get results.
In Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, right after instructing people not to use vain repetition in prayer (Matthew 6:7), He
It is only logical that God expects us to fulfill certain conditions if we want His help.
God has given us His revelation of what we need to know but could not learn on our own. He
The Bible is unified by profound themes running through it. Although it contains a number of major themes, here are
I was recently indulging in one of my favorite things—walking through a bookshop. And I was struck by how many
The Bible reveals and discusses important tools we can use to grow spiritually and build our relationship with God the
Jeremiah 10:3-4 describes a custom involving cutting a tree from the forest; carving and then decorating it with silver and
This is a time many enjoy being home together as a family. But why is it celebrated as the birthday
If you really loved someone, would you celebrate the person with reminders of a past rival for your affection? Are
Abraham Lincoln said, "Important principles may and must be inflexible." There is a great deal of wisdom in those words.