I recently did a deep-dive into the Calvinism/Arminianism debate and, after initially finding it fascinating, I eventually had to ask myself if it was not only really necessary, but if it was in fact keeping someone from understanding the simple message of the Gospel - and, as a result, keeping them from coming to faith.

All of us have a deep sense and longing for love - to love and be loved - as well we should, being created in the image of God, who is love. And we all wish everyone could get along and love each other. But it will never happen this side of Heaven. There’s something more we need.

5 Things God Doesn't Want You Wasting Your Time On

Young adults are increasingly struggling with anxiety and depression, citing the lack of meaning and purpose as the most common driver. Half of young adults reported "not knowing what to do with my life," which contributed to their mental health struggles, along with financial concerns and pressure to achieve.

Consider what Christ did toward the saving of souls. He thought them worth His blood; shall we not think them worth our breath? Will you not do a little when Christ has done so much?

The Bible tells us to clothe ourselves with humility, to put it on.

America was founded and grew on a healthy fear of God and hope in his unfailing love, and was blessed for it. But America has all but abandoned God and, as a result, God has abandoned America. What does it mean and what should we do?

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye (Matthew 7:1-5).

In Luke 17:20-21, Jesus is responding to the Pharisees’ question about when the kingdom of God will come. Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is within you.”

Walking a life with Jesus fundamentally means doing the Father's will. But actually knowing God's will is not always so clear, and doing it can be challenging. Here are five practices you can use to know and do God's will.

The Apostle Paul is a key figure in the history of the Christian church. After his conversion, Paul would make several missionary journeys throughout much of the ancient world, spreading the gospel. Over the course of his ministry, Paul traveled more than 10,000 miles and established at least 14 churches. The Book of Acts records three separate missionary journeys that took Paul through Greece, Turkey, Syria, and numerous regions you won’t find on modern-day maps.

The real meaning of Christmas is found squarely in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. King of kings and Lord lords.

The #1 reason that separates Jesus from every other religious person in history is that he is alive today – and you can connect with him personally! No other religious teaching or teacher has made that claim, let alone had it proven over time in countless people’s lives. Only Jesus.

Jesus exhorted the disciples (and us) to seek to possess a childlike modesty in addition to their faith. A humble, unpretentious faith could rightly be called a “childlike faith.”

There are many reasons to believe that, after Jesus was crucified and buried, he rose from the dead. Here are five things to consider.

One of our deepest needs is to be loved, but one of our deepest fears is the fear of being seen for who we really are.

There are three fundamental fears we all face that cause us to act in ways that harm our relationships. And they all started in the Garden of Eden.

Patience is a fruit of the Spirit