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The Nehemiah Code: Get Started Right

Nehemiah 1:1–11 When we are in the process of rebuilding (no matter what it is we are seeking to rebuild), there are not just things that need to be done, ...

Making the Most of Christmas

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. — Luke 2:20How can you make the ...

There Is Grief in the Family Tree of Jesus

Abraham begot Isaac… David the king begot Solomon by her who had been the wife of Uriah. — Matthew 1:2, Matthew 1:6Talk about heartbreak, sorrow, misery, and grief — all ...

Seize Your Opportunities

Then the king said to me, “What do you request?” So I prayed to the God of Heaven. And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and ...

Edifying vs. Contentious Speech

Editor’s Note —The James Code is dedicated to “those special and sacrificial pastors, their wives, and in most cases, their widows in Mission:Dignity who have given their lives to serving ...

A Clean Heart Cannot Be Camouflaged

A Clean Heart Cannot Be CamouflagedDo not remember the sins of my youth… According to Your mercy remember me, For Your goodness’ sake, O Lord. — Psalm 25:7Confession agrees with ...

It’s Never Too Late for a New Beginning

Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will ...

What’s In a Name?

You shall call His name Jesus… They shall call His name Immanuel. — Matthew 1:21, Matthew 1:23There is an interesting psychology in the naming of our children. Some are named ...

Pray for Revival

A broken spirit,A broken and a contrite heart — These, O God, You will not despise. — Psalm 51:17God does not keep it a secret: if we want revival, we ...

The Believer’s Code: He Is with Us Through Grief

He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces. — Isaiah 25:8In Psalm 23, David spoke of walking through the valley of ...

Jesus Weeps Over Our Sorrows

Jesus wept. — John 11:35 We now come to the shortest verse in all the Bible. Without question, it is the easiest to memorize. It contains only two words, three ...

VIP: P = Purpose

VIPs, those who influence others in life, are people of vision: they know where they are headed and how they plan to arrive at their destinations. VIPs are also people ...

What Good Does Worry Do?

Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? — Matthew 6:27As someone has observed, worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair. It will give you ...

Integrity Is Revealed in Our Public Lives

Then these men assembled and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God. And they went before the king, and spoke concerning the king’s decree: “Have you not signed ...

The Proverbs 31 Woman

The [Proverbs 31] writer… described in detail this virtuous Proverbs 31 woman. She is Wonder Woman and Mother Teresa wrapped up in a single package. She rises a good while ...

The Christmas Gift from God: Good News and Bad News

Editor’s Note —The Joshua Code is dedicated to “those special and sacrificial pastors, their wives, and in most cases, their widows in Mission:Dignity who have given their lives to serving ...

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Free Online Bible Study by Jennie Allen

Free Online Bible Study by Jennie Allen

What does the Bible tell us about our emotions? Join the free Untangle Your Emotions Online Bible Study and get exclusive content from author Jennie Allen, 6 study videos, and other Bible study resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 6/10.