Heart and Habits by Greg Gifford is a deeply practical yet unwaveringly theological look at our habits and the heart behind them. Other works, like Mathis’ Habits of Grace, have delved into our spiritual disciplines; Gifford’...

Extending Christlike Hospitality Across Continents Lois Belch and Natalie Widman are longtime missionaries—and longtime friends. Lois grew up in Venezuela as a missionary kid, returning there in her early 20s with her husband, Dav...

The Foyer at Faith Bible Church gets crowded every Sunday between 10:00 and 10:30 am. That is also the peak time for newcomers to come through the church doors, but Tom Dudenhofer can still spot them pretty easily. ...

The Ruscio family was sent to Madang, Papua New Guinea, as global partners in the summer of 2024. We asked Frank how their family has been blessed by individuals and Growth Groups from Faith that have “adopted” them through various seasons of ...

Jesus clearly commanded Christians to love one another. He also affirmed the Old Testament commandment that we should love our neighbors as ourselves. That phrase from Leviticus 19:18 sums up a long list of ways God said His people sh...

Author’s note: I wrote this during an unexpected season of sorrow, grief, and even shame, before and around last Christmas. God reminded me that He is always faithful, and I wrote to offer hope and encouragement to my husband and myself. I b...

Main idea: God’s grace should increasingly prompt you to live better with others, and worship Him. Let God’s Grace Affect Your Relationships with Others (1-11)Let God’s Grace Affect Your Relationship with Him (12-20)...

If I was only allowed one book other than my Bible, I would choose The Power of the Gospel, R.C. Sproul’s yearlong devotional on Romans. I have never been so blessed, encouraged, challenged, and had doctrinal topics clarified so helpful...

Big idea: Winning the greatest contests of faith will first require the most humble prayers. Trust God’s protection for humble reconciliation (Genesis 32:1-5).Seek God’s grace through humble prayer (Genesis 32:6-21)....

As we continue reading through Genesis, we see God’s grace and faithfulness to keep HIs promises to Jacob and his family. We see people like Jacob and Judah learning to fear God and to obey Him through many sins and failures. We begin with the J...

Depression is a term that a lot of Christians can be afraid to use as it is not used in the Bible. However, the Bible has plenty of things to say about sadness, sorrow, grief, and despair and how God is a refuge and relief to such feelings....

Editor's note: This article has been adapted from Pastor Ian Rush's teaching in Youth Ministry in response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10. Our...

Main idea: Fight for undivided worship. The LORD is your only protector. Watch for divided worship (Genesis 31:17-21).Trust God’s protection, not your own schemes (Genesis 31:22-32).Rely on God’s...

“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6, NASB) What a seemingly simple, but overwhelmingly complicated verse! This verse is one of the most quoted�...

Big idea: Set your heart toward home; God’s promises and presence go with you. Three exoduses: Jacob to CanaanIsrael to CanaanChristian to the New Heavens and New Earth T...

Big idea: Take your pain to God; His promises and His pity are abundant. Pray to God who sees when you are hated (Genesis 29:31-35) Pray to God who hears your desperation and envy (Genesis 30:1-13) Rach...

Main Idea: God is always with His people, so walk with Him by thankful faith and trust. Stage 1: Faith—Walk in faith that God will keep His promises (Genesis 29:1–8).Genesis 28:15St...

Emotions are a part of everyday life. As God’s image-bearers, we experience emotions, but those emotions can become wayward, consuming, and debilitating. There is comfort available in the God of all comfort....

Introduction Big idea: See the vision (again)—transform your worship. Preparation: God must prepare you (Genesis 28:1-5).Caution: You can’t go through the motions (Genesis 28:6-9).Vision:...

Main idea: Epic sovereignty beats epic sins every time. FamilyNationsChurch Identify epic sins.Marvel at epic sovereignty.Welcome epic sanctification....

A guest speaker finishes our Life Together series by talking about a believer's duty to evangelism or go and make disciples. Our modern-day reluctance to obey in this area is similar to the delayed obedience that the returning exiles showed i...

Main idea: The Lord is always with His people to bless them. So, remember His promise, rely on Him, renew your worship and rejoice in Him! Introduction Matthew 28:20John 14:23Ephesians 2:21–22Colossia...

Big idea: God’s sovereign grace calls us to humility and hope. Humbly content yourself in blessingsHopefully depend in chaos For IsraelFor usFor me ...

Introduction Trusting God’s Grace in a Fallen World We 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 ...

Big Idea: Work for the Lord and wait for His reward, and you will work with integrity. Proverbs 3:7-8 Work unto the Lord (Ephesians 6:5). Colossians 3:23 Respect your employer. Please t...