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It’s not wise to think about the reality of guardian angels without considering who angels are biblically. Images and descriptions of angels in the media, art and literature often give us a distorted view of these magnificent creatures. Angels are sometim...

Jesus said we must take up our cross. Our taking up is really a matter of bowing down. Jesus never hid the cost of discipleship. He calls us to bow in absolute surrender to Him. This isn’t a mystical deeper life activity for some spiritual super-elit...

<p>Wisdom is valuable, to be sought for and highly esteemed; but having wisdom doesn’t automatically guarantee right attitudes and actions. Wisdom needs to be applied. </p>

In submission Christians remember what God has done in saving, providing, protecting, and much more. Submission should well up from a heart of gratitude. Formerly enemies, God’s children were rescued in love, and He only desires good for those who love Hi...

Some people believe that if God hates anything, that is incompatible with His love. They are bothered or even shocked by this idea. But God does indeed hate things: “There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him” (Proverbs 6:16). The writer of Proverbs shared those seven things (verses 17-19) as a representation of the evils God detests. Exploring the idea of God hating things tells us a lot about God Himself, and it also calls us to examine our hearts to see if the...

<p>In the simplest of terms, Jesus taught that when someone attacks our right to respect or dignity, we are not to defend our rights with revenge. We are not to retaliate. The believer’s defense of dignity rests in the Father’s hands. </p>

<p>God is the believer’s protector, guarding day and night both now and into eternity. He grips the believer’s hand and says, “Do not fear, I will help you” (Isaiah 41:13). He knows everything and watches over every activity and transition in believers’ lives (Psalm 139:2-3). </p>

Judas Iscariot, not to be confused with Judas son of James (LukeOne of Jesus’ original twelve disciples, Judas betrayed the Master with a kiss—a betrayal particularly grievous because he was part of the Lord’s inner circle. What was the significance of this disciple’s treacherous act, and what happened to Judas afterward?

Dawn Wilson Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer 2021 2 Mar The epistle of James was written to encourage readers to live consistently in light of what they say they believe. The text focuses on maturity, character, and the hallmarks of true faith; but this short book has invited considerable controversy through the years. The dispute centers around James 2:14-26, and especially verse 26 that reads, “ faith without d...

Why Did God ‘Harden’ Pharaoh’s Heart in Exodus? Dawn Wilson Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer 2021 12 Feb In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.” Pride was the root of wicked Pharaoh’s problem in the book of Exodus—a sin that hardened his heart over time, but the Bible tells us God also hardened Pharaoh’s heart. What can we learn from this Egyptian ...