God’s providence is something that many people take for granted, yet do not have a definitive way to explain it. We often resort to a “who knows” approach to explaining providence, citing the example of Mordecai as he spoke to Esther about her position as Queen: “And who knows whether you have not attained royalty [...]

We are used to hearing and seeing the word hallelujah as we read the Bible, sing spiritual songs, and hear teaching from the word of God. I have also noticed an increasing use of this word as a mere exclamation that one utters when something good happens to them. We found a parking space close [...]

By now you have likely heard of the giant statue of Jesus that caught on fire after being struck by lightning. This event has some wondering what it means. Was this some sort of sign from God? Or was it just some random event?
Tim Haile of the Parkway church of Christ has just written a [...]

James tells us, “the effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much” (James 5:16). With this in mind, many people pray to God hoping that their prayer will be answered. They want to have a divine response that is visible and tangible. When we pray for the sick, we want to see the sick [...]

When Jesus ascended into heaven, the apostles were there to witness the event. Afterwards, two angels appeared to them and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in just the same way as you have watched Him [...]

Our country is in the midst of a recession. The economic outlook for the future is uncertain. Unemployment continues to rise. The national debt is ballooning at an astronomical rate. Naturally, people are worried about their financial situation, both for the present and the future.
Despite all of this, we have the responsibility to provide for [...]

There are times in our lives when we have difficult decisions to make. In considering major decisions such as choosing a spouse, deciding where to live, what course to pursue in college, what job to take, etc., we wonder what choice is best and are often anxious about our decision because of the major impact [...]