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Biblical Living

When Grace Meets Our Guilt: The Hope of Psalm 51

Psalm 51 is a profound prayer of humility and repentance. But knowing its backstory is critical to truly understand its grace-filled power.

Why You Can’t Save Yourself: What the Bible Says About Grace...

What does the Bible say about grace and salvation? Granger Smith explains why salvation is God’s gift through faith in Christ — not the result of our own good works.

What Is a Sacrifice of Praise? How Thanksgiving Can Deepen Your...

Learn what the Bible means by a "sacrifice of praise" and discover how practicing thanksgiving can deepen your faith — even during difficult seasons.

The American Church Is Struggling and Thriving at the Same Time

Fewer self-professed Christians are attending church in America than ever. But the ones who are attending love it.

How Moses Overcame His Anxiety — and You Can Too

Moses, a hero of the faith who boldly stood up to the most powerful man on the planet, started out as an anxious, hesitant defeatist.

In a Trust Recession, What Makes a Pastor Trustworthy?

Americans' trust in institutions, including churches, is at an all-time low. Which pastors do people still trust, and why?

3 Misconceptions About Blessings and Answered Prayers

Have you ever stepped into an answer to prayer, only to discover your new blessing was harder than you expected? You’re not alone.

How a Medieval Saint Can Solve Our Contemporary Spiritual Crisis

Most conversations about renewal reach for something new. But one man of deep faith suggested something different — something almost embarrassingly simple.

How Jesus’ Prayer for Building Community in His Church Applies to...

Just before his arrest and crucifixion, Jesus prayed for his disciples — and his prayer still holds lessons for the church today.

What the Bible Says About Periods

What does the menstrual cycle tell us about God's design? From ritual purity laws to Jesus' sacrificial love, there's more to this taboo topic than you might expect.

Why God Rests — and You Should, Too

God has limitless capacity — he doesn't need to stop. Yet not only did he choose to rest after creating the world, he also called this rest holy.

Power Made Perfect in Weakness: God’s Promise to Those Who Feel...

We come into the world weak, powerless, dependent — and loved by God. The good news is, we can't outgrow any of those things.

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