“Sing to the Lord a new song,” several psalms tell us. The Psalms remind us—in words as well as variety, number, and scope—that our songs can never exceed the greatness of the One we worship. In additio...

Big idea: Look for the unmistakable evidence of God’s true change. Change in guiltChange of heartChange of trustChange in love Confess your guiltSeek unity...

Many non-Christians have an impression that the Bible generally perpetuates and upholds a belittling, or even oppressive, view of women. To be fair, there is plenty of poor exegesis available which seems to align with this view....

There is likely nothing more painful than the death of a loved one. I have conducted funerals for people I didn’t know, people I did know but had no special relationship with, friends who were very dear to me, and also my parents. E...

Editor’s Note: This article is by one of Faith’s global partners. It is posted anonymously to protect their family and their future co-workers in parts of the world where evangelism is restricted by governments and other authorities. ...

My daughters Noelle (9) and Norah (6) have been enjoying missionary biographies from the Christian Heroes: Then & Now series. These books present inspiring true stories in ways that are acce...

God calls Christians to be holy, set apart. Spiritual growth and sanctification are a lifelong process: As God makes us holy, we are also growing in righteousness. In just eight chapters, Growing in Holiness: Understanding God's Role ...

Green family keeps invitations open Ben and Sarah Green are new members at Faith Bible Church. Sarah home schools their five children (all under 18), and Ben serves as a patrol sergeant for the Spokane Police and is a certified biblical ...

Read stories about the life of Faith Bible Church, book reviews, recipes, and more in the fall issue of Living Faith Magazine. This issue: Raising another generation of musicians and singers in the church, the difficult dance of pain and truth, wo...

The remodeled women’s restroom and new Children’s Wing restroom were almost ready to open at the time of publishing. This project is an immediate blessing to our congregation and visitors, helping Children’s Ministry leaders focus on teachin...

February’s series taught Faith Bible Church the greatness of the stewardship God has given us. Everything we have and everything we are is given to us by God for His purposes. In Scripture we see that our ruling principle should be love...

Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Dr. Greg Gifford, is a dense and thorough examination of mental illness, the secular therapeutic, the mind versus the brain and how a Christian can and should respond biblically to these weighty and often per...

Big idea: When you relinquish control you can receive mercy, peace, and contentment. Relinquish control; turn to God's mercy.Relinquish fear and turn to God's peace.Relinquish envy and turn to conten...

God has specific requirements for wives and husbands. The husband is to lead in a servant-hearted and sacrificial way, and the wife is to supportively submit as unto the Lord. This is all for the purpose of being a picture of Christ and his love f...

Introduction Romans 2:4 Big Idea: It’s God’s work to produce guilt and ownership in reconciliation. Patiently wait for God to work out circumstances. (42:1-5)Trust God to flush out guilt. ...

Big idea: Keep trusting the sovereign Savior and you will pass the test of success (faithfulness). Keep your focus on God’s sovereign work.Keep your focus on God’s revelation.Keep your focus on G...

IntroductionWe continue reading through Genesis, meeting the Creator, the God of Israel, as He makes Himself known to His people. We come to know God better and better as He interacts with Isaac, Jacob, Judah, Josep...

Big idea: God plans to save sinners through the suffering of His servants God’s servants are unimpressiveGod’s servants are enduringGod’s servants are sacrificialGod’s servants are full of fait...

We often approach life and relationships with the selfish question, “What’s in it for me?” But that is not what the Lord wants our focus to be. A person praying the petitions of the Lord’s prayer for his or her dating relationships will se...

Big idea: Faithful missionaries are called to missions through faithful churches Main Points Worshipping churches are sending churchesMissionaries should be Faithful Workers At HomeMissionaries should be call...

Big idea: Divine blessing is guaranteed when one understands and practices the biblical perspectives for financial stewardship and giving to the Lord’s work. Giving finds its foundation in God’s ownership. 1 ...

Editor's Note: In January 2022, Faith Bible Church sent out 65 members to plant Trinity Church in Spokane Valley under the leadership of Pastor Paul Funchess. The church now has more than 200 members and is fast outgrowing ...

Big idea: Our miserable condition can only be saved by God’s free and loving grace We are saved from our sinful conditionWe are saved because of God’s loveWe are saved through faithWe are saved unt...

Big idea: Jesus’ authority compels disciples to make disciples near and far The Foundation of the Great CommissionThe Charge of the Great CommissionThe Means of the Great CommissionThe Promise of the...

Big Idea: Apply Christ’s Wisdom and you will make the most of the time in an evil age Seek the best use of the time Review your priorities ...