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Cultivate & Motivate
Learnings, teachings, and theology for anyone to reference during difficult times, stressful workdays, and times of study and growth.
Money Shouldn’t Be Your Master
When it comes to stewardship, it doesn't matter how much you have, what matters is what you do with what you have. In this article, Brett Skinner turns to the story of the rich young ruler to address the topic of stewardship and how to decipher if money is your master.
America's Bible Verse?
2 Chronicles 7:14 is often taken out of context and superimposed on modern countries as a call for change, especially in the USA. In this video, Andrew Curry dives into the original context and teaches us how to approach this text the right way.
What Is Jesus Doing Now?
We often reflect on Jesus' time on earth and what He accomplished through His death and resurrection, but have you ever thought about what Jesus is doing right now? In this article, Paul Pitts answers this question and talks about the comfort that we have in Jesus' intercession for us.
Redeeming Time
We know our time is both short and uncertain, but how does this shape how we live? In this article, Jonny Ardavanis addresses the topic of how Christians should use their time effectively and efficiently for the glory of God.
Anointing With Oil
In this article, Costi Hinn shares how to think biblically about one of the most fascinating and bizarre practices in the charismatic movement: anointing people, objects, and places with oil.
How To Be Humble
The Christian should be marked by humility. In this article, Desmond Outlaw unpacks how Romans 12:3 provides believers with a helpful description of true humility – a sober and accurate view of self.
What Does It Mean to Bear Fruit?
In this article, Brett Skinner shares where the term “bearing fruit” comes from and outlines three ways believers should see this fruit in their lives.
The Holiness of God
Christianity is about knowing God. In this article, Costi Hinn explains how grasping the holiness of God leads believers to understand His other attributes, all expressed in perfect holiness.
Why Are Christians Called To Be Salt And Light?
In this article, Jonny Ardavanis shares what it means for the Christian to live as salt and light amidst a dark and dying world.
Three Views of the Millennium
Revelation 20 speaks of a thousand years in which Satan is bound and Christ reigns. This passage, among other biblical texts, has created debate as to how to interpret this millennium. In this article, Nathan LeMaster, Assistant Professor of Old Testament at The Master's Seminary, outlines the three major views of the millennium and what they mean for the church.
The Parable of the 4 Soils
Many seeker-sensitive preachers will teach that the Four Soils are the four stages of the Christian life, often to lessen the harshness of Christ's words in that parable. In the article, Costi Hinn explains the meaning of this parable and why it's so important to get it correct.
5 Ways We Misrepresent the Holy Spirit
There's so much confusion about the Holy Spirit these days. In this article, Costi Hinn shares five ways the Holy Spirit is often misrepresented and how Scripture provides clarity on these issues. Let the Bible define your doctrinal beliefs about the Holy Spirit, not experience and emotion.
Suffering is Never for Nothing
It's hard to find the purpose of suffering when you're in the middle of it. However, it's essential that we consider all that God is doing amidst our sufferings. In this article, Paul Pitts III reminds us that with Jesus, suffering is never for nothing.
To Work, or Not to Work, That is the Question.
Did you know that man is meant to work? In this article, Brett Skinner unpacks the false idea that work is simply a result of the curse found in Genesis 3 and lays out a biblical understanding of work.
Biblical Meditation
How can a Christian fight spiritual battles in a world of trials and distractions? In this article, Jesse Randolph unpacks biblical meditation and why this spiritual discipline is the key to a vibrant Christian life.
Radical Feminism vs. Christian Womanhood
Since the 1970s, the feminist movement has focused on promoting self and eliminating God from society. Their success is evident, even in many churches today. In this article, Bre Wood unpacks four marks of Christian womanhood that Paul provides in 1 Timothy 2, radically different from culture's demands.
What Does This Text Mean? Jeremiah 29:11
Many people will put Jeremiah 29:11 somewhere in their home or on social media, or claim it as their life verse, desiring the prosperous life it seems to promise. In this article, Andrew Curry from The Master's Seminary shares with Costi Hinn what this verse actually means in context and how the believer can be encouraged to trust our faithful God.
14 Fundamentals of True Love
Are you growing in love? In this article, Tony Wood shares 14 fundamentals of true love from 1 Corinthians 13 to help you assess.
Transform How You Think
How we steward our minds is crucial for the Christian life. Every thought is an opportunity for worship and love. In this article, Paul Pitts III walks through six biblical commands to "consider" that will transform how you think.
10 Truths About Church Discipline
If you had to make a short list of church practices that have fallen on hard times, “church discipline” has to be near the top. Whether the unpopular nature of confronting sin, or the way people seem to run away from conflict, to the underdeveloped art of conflict resolution, church discipline has become nearly non-existent. In this article, Costi Hinn shares 10 truths that every Christian should think deeply about regarding the what and the how of church discipline.