Doubt is a common human experience, and the Bible addresses it with both honesty and correction. God does not condemn honest questions, but He calls us to move from doubt to faith. James 1:6 warns, “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who...

Hosea was a prophet called by God to speak to the northern kingdom of Israel during a time of rampant idolatry and unfaithfulness. His message was not only spoken but lived. God commanded him, “Go, take yourself a wife of harlotry and children of...

The Bible does not mention horror movies specifically, but it gives principles that apply to the type of content believers choose to watch. Christians are called to guard their hearts and minds and to pursue what is pure and edifying. Paul writes: "Finally,...

God designated one place for sacrifice and worship to centralize and protect the purity of His worship, preventing the people from adopting the idolatrous customs of the surrounding nations. By choosing a single location, God ensured that worship would be on His...

Frankincense and myrrh are aromatic resins mentioned frequently in Scripture, both for their ceremonial use and their prophetic significance. They are best known as two of the gifts brought by the wise men to Jesus after His birth. Matthew 2:11 says, “And...

Bethel, meaning “House of God,” is first mentioned in Genesis 12:8 when ai/">Abram pitched his tent between Bethel and Ai. However, it gains greater significance in Genesis 28, when Jacob, fleeing from Esau, stopped there for the night. He had a...

Yoga is rooted in ancient Hindu philosophy and spiritual practice, designed to unite the practitioner with the divine through physical postures, meditation, and chanting. Though many in the West see yoga as merely exercise or stress relief, its origins and...

Abigail is introduced in 1 Samuel 25 as a woman of wisdom, discernment, and humility. She was married to Nabal, a wealthy but harsh and foolish man. When David and his men, who had protected Nabal’s shepherds, requested provisions, Nabal insulted David and...

The account of the writing on the wall is found in Daniel 5 and occurs during the reign of Belshazzar, king of Babylon. Belshazzar hosted a great feast for a thousand of his lords and, in a display of arrogance, commanded that the gold and silver vessels taken from...

Jesus called the Canaanite woman a dog not to insult her, but to test her faith and to highlight the priority of His earthly mission to Israel. His response was designed to draw out her humility and persistence, ultimately leading to her public commendation and the...