
Is Lying Worth The Price?
Is lying ever worth it? Discover what the Bible says about honesty, integrity and why living truthfully strengthens your relationship with God and others.

Is lying ever worth it? Discover what the Bible says about honesty, integrity and why living truthfully strengthens your relationship with God and others.










For though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you. – 2 Corinthians 13:4 (NKJV) As I watch a flurry of bumblebees zooming around my...





We often treat breakfast as a quick chore—something to grab and go just to silence our hunger. But according to ancient wisdom, the first meal of the day wasn't just about filling the stomach; it was a highly functional "blueprint" designed to sustain steady energy for hours.The secret lies in...








Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, ESVLet me tell you about a woman who thanked God for fleas.Her name was Corrie ten Boom. She was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp...





We have the record that Ahaziah “walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his counsellor to do wickedly” (2 Chronicles 22:3).”“Within a year Athaliah’s son was wounded in his chariot by Jehu, commissioned by Elijah to overthrow the dynasty of Athaliah’s father. When the horses trampled over her body, which lay just inside her palace gates, her fate was not unlike that of her mother, Jezebel.“–end Edith Deen entry on Athaliah, 1955 An ignominious end to a murdering Baal worshiper. God also allowed this evil period to continue to demonstrate not only that He is committed to His promises, which cannot be thwarted, but to allow the evil to run the people back to Him, for which Priest Jehoiada eventually was the catalyst.

Several years ago, I received an email from a brother in Christ reprimanding me for saying that followers of Jesus could be discouraged or anxious. He tried to tell me that I was wrong for suggesting it, and that couldn’t be part of the believers’ experiences. I wanted to respond in anger, maybe try
Jay Garden
At first glance, music and painting seem very different. Music unfolds through time, while a painting is experienced all at once. One is heard, the other is seen. Yet throughout history, painters and composers have often explored the same questions of beauty, emotion, and expression.Both artists and musicians work with...

I've served in a church that took the calendar seriously. We moved through Advent into Christmas, through Lent into Easter, and on into Pentecost, and the preaching followed that shape faithfully, Sunday after Sunday, year after year. If you'd asked me whether this congregation observed the church year, I would...
HANANIAH
Courage isn't the absence of fear — it's doing the hard, right thing while afraid. That's good news, because it means you don't have to wait until you feel unafraid to act. These bible verses about courage speak to the fearful moments when we need to take a step anyway....
HANANIAH
Travel to Israel and you'll hear it constantly — a greeting, a farewell, a blessing: shalom. Most people know it means "peace." But that translation, while not wrong, is like describing an ocean as "some water." The shalom meaning is far bigger than the absence of conflict. It's one of...

Where do we learn to trust God? Not after the miracle, but in the wilderness. It was there that Israel learned to trust God's daily faithfulness in seasons of suffering and uncertainty.
Nancy C. Williams
For though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you. – 2 Corinthians 13:4 (NKJV) As I watch a flurry of bumblebees zooming around my...
Nancy C. Williams
For though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you. – 2 Corinthians 13:4 (NKJV)Please Pray:Lord Jesus, You are worthy to be praised because of...
Lisa Wesley It’s been said that in life, nothing is certain but death and taxes. I would add one more item to that list: criticism. Especially if you are a leader. And, if you are reading this – you are a leader. When I use the word criticism, I have to add...

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Eliezer Gonzalez
How should we praise God? Discover why Psalm 150 calls us to praise him with everything we have, using our whole being.
Jay Garden
Book: Surprised by Joy — C. S. LewisMusic: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488 — W. A. MozartSome experiences stay with us long after they have passed. A piece of music, a childhood memory, a beautiful landscape, or a moment of unexpected wonder can leave us with...
HANANIAH
Of all the ways to name God — Almighty, Creator, Master — there is one that can be the hardest to believe applies to us, precisely because it is so tender. Jesus used it in his darkest hour, and he taught his followers to use it too. The Abba Father...
HANANIAH
Standing at a crossroads — a job, a move, a relationship, a hard call — we long to know which way God wants us to go. The uncertainty can be paralyzing. These bible verses for guidance speak to the search for direction and the God who promises to lead his...

In Revelation 1:20 the Lord Jesus tells us “the seven lampstands are the seven churches.” Lampstands uphold shining lamps, which are the Spirit. The church is a light-bearing, light-dif…

By Elizabeth Prata I received the following question from a reader. Q. Can you tell me if a group of speakers are false teachers? The Prophecy Watchers: Larry Ollison, Mondo Gonzales, Bill Koenig, …
Sheryl H. Boldt
Is lying ever worth it? Discover what the Bible says about honesty, integrity and why living truthfully strengthens your relationship with God and others.

I composed a list of 7 things saving my summer life. You may have your own list but come along and compare notes!

Everything we’ve accumulated over the years may be keeping us attached to this world and distracted from our eternal purpose.

Greg Laurie is urging Christians to recognize the moment the nation is facing and live in a way that changes culture.
If you want to learn the secrets of connecting to God’s power, you need to watch this video. It is one of the teachings at the Power Outreaches. Related: Know more about the Power Outreaches here What is the secrets of connecting to God’s power? The secrets of connecting to God’s power is about […]
Carol McLeod
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” – Ephesians 3:20-21 Paul, while...
Carol McLeod
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” – Ephesians 3:20-21 Please Pray:Jesus,...

Image generated via AI. A man’s fingerprint is one of the quiet miracles we carry with us every day. No two are alike — not among the billions alive today, not among those who lived before us, and …

What's behind intrusive thoughts, and how can we fight something that grows the more attention we give it?

Greg Laurie: I spent a lot of time with Billy Graham, asking questions and learning from him. Here's what Billy taught me about evangelism.

Comedian Zabrina Douglas has built a reputation for turning life's biggest challenges into unforgettable laughs, and she's doing it again in her new stand-up special, Choose Your Medicine (premieres July 16th). As part of the six-part comedy event Wonder Project Presents: The Standups on Wonder Project and Prime Video, Douglas...
Eliezer Gonzalez
Why is God worthy of praise? Discover the mighty deeds and greatness that make him worthy of our deepest hallelujah.

“If a man is discovered committing adultery, both he and the woman must die. In this way, you will purge Israel of such EVIL.” -Deuteronomy 22:22, NLT (emphasis mine) What Christians need to understand is that adultery is truly evil! This is not “second fiddle” to divorce. Adultery is the main event in the evil … Continue reading "Adultery is truly evil"
Jay Garden
Book: The Abolition of Man by C. S. LewisMusic: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis by Ralph Vaughan WilliamsWhy are we drawn to beauty? Whether found in music, art, nature, or literature, beauty moves us in ways that are difficult to explain. It awakens a sense that life is...
Carol McLeod
“So, what brought you here today?” I was a therapist trainee at a counseling center for one of the largest churches in America, and my caseload was rife with unhappy couples, struggling teens, weary singles, and people with bouts of depression and anxiety everywhere else in between.&n
HANANIAH
Gratitude is easy when life is going well and strangely hard when it isn't — which is exactly when Scripture keeps pressing it on us. These bible verses about gratitude reveal a thankfulness that isn't tied to good circumstances but to a good God. Biblical gratitude turns out to be...
HANANIAH
Open the Bible to its very first sentence and you meet God by a name already: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." That word for God is Elohim — and the Elohim meaning introduces him, fittingly, as the mighty Creator of everything that exists. It's the...

By Elizabeth Prata The other day when Sen. Lindsey Graham collapsed and died suddenly upon returning home from engaging in seemingly healthy activity during a trip to Ukraine, Twitter/X came alive …
When God Feels Silent: How to Keep Trusting Jesus While You Wait is the topic of the post. I believe you will love the revelation in this post. Related: Power of Trusting God and His Word Introduction to when God feels silent There are seasons when prayer feels natural. We speak, and hope rises […]
Stevens Brookes
A friend recently invited me to something called "Chobok" — and my first reaction was, wait, you eat hot chicken soup on the hottest day of summer? On purpose? That seemed backwards until I actually looked into it, and now I get why it's such a big deal in Korean...

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. – Mark 10:45 (NLT)Please Pray: Dear Triune God, As this day comes to an end, I confess how often I trust the world's kind of...

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. – Mark 10:45 (NLT) The difference between the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world comes down to the kind of power they...
Chris Cade
Among other concepts of the Christian religion, spiritual growth is considered to be very important. Many people define this concept through acquiring knowledge, going to the Church often, or taking part in various religious activities. Though all these aspects can be helpful, the Bible shows something deeper concerning the definition...

Image generated via AI. Stephen liked to say he didn’t believe in monsters; he just made a living inventing them. But every night, long after his deadlines had passed and the house had settled into…

Greg Laurie preached a message on eternity, forgiveness, and hope. More than 4,200 people made a profession of faith.
Eliezer Gonzalez
Jesus is the sanctuary of God. Discover why you no longer need a building to meet with God, and how you can praise him anywhere.
Mike Genung
“But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” – James 4:6 Over the years I’ve heard a lot said about humility. Some say we should “be humble,” but I can no more be humble than Read More
Wanda Alger
Could it be that our greatest need isn't becoming better at evaluating prophetic words, but becoming better at discerning the people who speak them? I believe this one shift could change how we identify both true and false prophets.
These publicity and marketing for your business videos are the teachings of our Power Outreaches broadcast. This page will be updated anytime we have a new video. Please enjoy these video teachings and don’t forget to like comment and share with your friends. Related: Faith based business: 4 ways to multiply business resources Publicity […]

CULVER CITY, California – (Press Release) – Prime Video has announced the renewal of House of David, the epic biblical drama from Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios, for Season Three. Season One, which captivated more than 40 million viewers worldwide, is now streaming on Wonder Project and Prime Video...
Jay Garden
Book: The Rest Is Noise by Alex RossMusic: Symphony No. 3 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs) by Henryk GóreckiWe live in a world filled with constant noise. In the midst of this noise, books and music create a space to listen more deeply, carrying the stories of humanity—the struggles, hopes, and...

Years ago, at a church I no longer attend, I remember taking communion on an ordinary Sunday and being undone by it.Nothing dramatic had happened that week. I wasn't in crisis. But I understood, in a way I hadn't quite let myself understand before, what I was holding in my...
HANANIAH
Loneliness can settle in anywhere — in an empty house, in a crowded room, in a season when everyone seems busy and you feel unseen. It's one of the quieter kinds of pain. These bible verses for loneliness speak into that ache with a promise repeated all through Scripture: you...
HANANIAH
If you've ever wondered why English Bibles sometimes print "LORD" in small capitals and other times "Lord" normally, the answer runs straight through a single Hebrew word: Adonai. The Adonai meaning — "Lord" or "Master" — carries a whole posture of the heart toward God. Among the names of God,...

Revelation 21:23, “the city has no need of the sun or of the moon that they should shine in it, for the glory of God illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb.” God, the light is within th…

David found himself in one of the darkest stretches of his life. Even though he felt trapped with no means of escape, he sought God, his only hope of finding re

By Elizabeth Prata NOT the Fort Worth street preachers. I am grateful for street preachers. Photo by Ryunosuke Kikuno on Unsplash
Beth Patch
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. – Proverbs 3:5 (ESV)I join the many who sit in amazement at the vast amount of information we have available to us within seconds. When we were children, we had to go to the...
Beth Patch
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. – Proverbs 3:5 (ESV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, even though it is hard to understand what is happening in my life sometimes, I will trust in you with all my heart. While it is tempting to...

We’re ready to complete the 9th chapter of the Gospel of John. Please read the chapter three times: once for your eyes, twice for your mind, and third for y ...
Multiple names and titles have been given to Jesus. Even the name "Jesus" carries the meaning "Yahweh is salvation." But no title carries more weight than "The Word."
Lisa Price
You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,so that you may prove yo…
Stevens Brookes
Lately I've been forgetting small things more often than I'd like to admit.I'll walk into a room with a clear purpose and then just... stand there, no idea what I came in for. Someone tells me their name and it's gone thirty seconds later. I'll sit down to focus on...
Eliezer Gonzalez
Why is God worthy of praise? Explore the mighty deeds of God from the Exodus to Jesus in Psalm 150.
Jay Garden
Book: The Listening Life by Adam S. McHughMusic: Impromptu in G-flat Major, D.899 No. 3 by Franz SchubertSome of the most meaningful moments in life happen quietly: a conversation where someone truly listens, a shared silence, or the feeling of being fully present. In a distracted world, genuine attention has...
HANANIAH
An old man of ninety-nine, long past the age of fathering children, stands before God clinging to a promise that seems more impossible every year. And God introduces himself with a name Abraham had not heard before: El Shaddai. The El Shaddai meaning — "God Almighty" — was exactly the...
HANANIAH
Forgiveness may be the most freeing and the most difficult thing the Christian life asks of us. It runs against every instinct for fairness, yet it stands at the very center of the gospel. These bible verses about forgiveness speak to both directions of it — the forgiveness we receive...
Kim Gentry Meyer
"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." -- Matthew 18:20I attended a women’s conference recently and was reminded how incredible it is to feel and witness God’s power when people gather together with united purpose. We had blocked out the time to be...
Stevens Brookes
I used to assume all vitamin E was basically the same. Same little softgel, same general idea — antioxidant, good for skin, done.Then I actually looked at a supplement label one day and saw two words I didn't expect: tocopherol, and something called tocotrienol. Look around online and you'll find...

First Impression Versus Lasting Impression: The book, on the cover, appears to deal with the cost (or price) of future technological development. However, the book title is a clever play on words; it actually assumes the tremendous benefits of rapid technological development, then argues

“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” — Isaiah 6:3 (ESV) If someone asked you to describe God in one word, what would you say? Many pe…
Just what does the bible say about business and publicity? In case you want to know, the Bible provides templates, frameworks and revelations about how to run a business and how to be successful in business. But does the Bible provides revelations on how to publicize or marketing for businesses? Please read more from this […]
HANANIAH
Hope is a fragile-sounding word, easily mistaken for wishful thinking — crossing our fingers and hoping things turn out. But biblical hope is something far sturdier, and these bible verses about hope reveal why it can hold weight when everything else feels like it's slipping. When hope feels far away,...
HANANIAH
Just three days after one of the greatest rescues in history, God's people were desperate and complaining — thirsty in a desert, standing before water too bitter to drink. And it was there, at bitter water made sweet, that God revealed himself by a new name. The Jehovah Rapha meaning...

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”—Psalm 46:10 (NIV)As my feet pounded the concrete, my mind was at war. I ruminated on a recent chain of events while walking in my neighborhood one...

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”—Psalm 46:10 (NIV)Please Pray:Dear Lord, thank You for always reassuring me that You see me and care for me, especially when my circumstances feel out of control....

Feeling stranded on a deserted island is terrifying — but feeling spiritually stranded can be even more disorienting. Both situations demand intentional survival, clear priorities, and the courage …

“In his grip” has become my default closing not only because it’s true, but because there are no better words to match these three dark words
Stevens Brookes
There's a stretch a while back where I kept telling people I was "just tired." Slept enough, still felt heavy in the morning. Walked up one flight of stairs and felt a little winded, a little dizzy. Cold hands. Trouble focusing on anything for more than a few minutes.I chalked...

By Elizabeth Prata But the wicked are like the tossing sea; for it cannot be quiet, and its waters toss up mire and dirt. (Isaiah 57:20) [The ungodly are] wild waves of the sea, casting up the…

By Elizabeth Prata See if you can spot the theme from the following quotes from Beth Moore, obtained from her various public social media accounts: An owl hooted all through my devotional time this morning, an accompaniment which delighted me to the mere extremities. She grew grapes) He has often prayed over me and over our family with a power that left me bug-eyed and bereft of natural explanation. (on Living Proof blog, RE her husband Keith, so, his prayer has an unnatural explanation?) Did you catch the running theme through Moore’s posts? But when emotion becomes the goal rather than the result of biblical worship, we’ve lost our way.” We saw that clearly in Moore when she asked Jesus for the same intensity of emotions her doctrine class teacher exhibited, and again 15 years later on her blog when she defended the experiential approach to the faith, experiences that include high emotions.

I was sitting in on a service once, watching the intercessory prayer.The person leading it had been asked to bring the congregation's needs before God — the community's life, the work of the church, the people in the room who were carrying things the rest of us didn't know about....
HANANIAH
It was the name Abraham gave to the hardest place he ever stood — a mountain where he had been asked to give up everything. And there, at the last moment, God provided. The Jehovah Jireh meaning was forged in that scene: "the LORD will provide." As one of the...
HANANIAH
There are seasons when you're simply worn through — when the trouble has gone on long enough that your own reserves are empty and you're running on fumes. It's for exactly those stretches that these bible verses for strength in hard times exist. Scripture never pretends life is easy. Instead...

Galatians 2:20 shows that, based on the death and resurrection of Christ, we live Christ and He lives in us. This living is for magnifying Him; Philippians 1:20-21 says, “Christ will be magni…

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1 David painted a vivid picture of worship as pilgrims traveled to Jerus

That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, – Philippians 3:10 I sat across from my husband in a quiet restaurant. We said little. Our tear-streaked faces burned with the results of my ultrasound—my womb was...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - (Press Release) - Sony Pictures’ AFFIRM Films announces principal photography has begun for A Music City Story, which stars actor and recording artist Moriah Smallbone (The Chosen, Journey to Bethlehem) and her real-life husband, Joel Smallbone (Young Washington, Unsung Hero), who is one half of the four-time...

For years, Duck Dynasty’s Willie and Korie Robertson have been known for sharing their faith, family values, and sense of humor with audiences around the world. Now, alongside former PureFlix executive Michael Scott, they're launching a new venture designed to make it easier for families to find uplifting entertainment they...
Eliezer Gonzalez
Discover how the water that flowed from a rock in the wilderness points to Jesus, who alone satisfies our deepest thirst.

Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. -Isaiah 61:7, NIV So much GOOD life ahead of you! This past week I had the privilege to enjoy time up … Continue reading "So much GOOD life ahead!"
HANANIAH
In the Bible, a name is never just a label. It reveals character, and nowhere is that truer than with the names of God. Scripture gives God many names and titles, each one opening a different window onto who he is — provider, healer, almighty, shepherd, father. This guide gathers...

By Elizabeth Prata Dr. Joel James is a pastor on mission since 1995 in South Africa. He leads Grace Fellowship Pretoria. In his opening paragraphs, I came across his vivid metaphor for how false te…

Happiness is a popular pursuit. We are not in short supply of being bombarded by the prospect of happiness in a cup, a car, a cruise, a clothing item, or whatever else we see on our screens 24/7. When I consider my own personal quest for happiness, I have come to find a major shift in how I see it,

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. – Acts 1:8 Most of my life, I was terrified of telling others about Jesus....
Revive Our Hearts
Though the heat may press on, there is peace in the soul-satisfying refreshment of His presence.

I once sat through a service where everything looked right on paper.The worship team was tight. Vocals were strong. The songs were familiar enough to follow — or at least most of them were. The pastor had clearly put hours into the sermon. By any objective measure, the service was...

Ephesians 4:4-6 announces that there is “One Body and one Spirit, even as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is…
Lilka Finley Raphael
We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God. -- John 6:69 (NIV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, thank you for the trials and experiences that draw us closer to You. Teach us to recognize Your Light in the darkness. May we share our knowledge of...
Stevens Brookes
I'll be honest — for most of my adult life, mornings meant coffee. No question asked, no alternative considered. Coffee first, everything else second.Then a few months ago, half out of curiosity and half because I was trying to cut back, I dropped a couple of lemon slices into a...
Connie Harper
…if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. – Proverbs 2:3-5 (CSB) Please Pray:Father God, thank You for...

Image generated via AI. Under the flickering fluorescent lights of Habitat Outlet, two manikins stood frozen in the Men’s Casual Wear section—because, well, they had no choice. Chad Manikin, dresse…
Revive Our Hearts
If your salvation is secure, does obedience really matter? Cindy explains how future hope should shape our lives today.