Big idea: Three descriptions of life "under the sun" that help us endure when life feels fulfilling or futile, when our hearts may be delighting or despairing. God appoints the seasons. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, 11)...

Main idea: What does great person of faith look like at his death? Resolute obedience Keeping promises Faithful to callingHumble Before GodReturns good for evil Instills faithPoin...

We all have a tendency to fret and to pace back and forth about the things that concern us, but God calls us to forsake such anxious responses and to pray to him instead, knowing that he is near and that he offers peace that far surpasses all unde...

Big idea: The God of grace charts His people’s story through struggle to eternal blessings. Chosen yet chastenedChosen to ruleConflicts and blessingFruitful and blessedCh...

Big idea: God blesses His people so that they can share His blessing with others. Behold the God who blesses. God Almighty = El Shaddai = All-Sufficient God Before whom we walk S...

The Lord is with his people. Remembering the care, provision, and protection he gives is a powerful source of confidence for his people through every dark valley....

Main idea: Focus on promises kept now gives joyful endurance for promises kept later. ...

Main idea: Trust the risen Christ; He holds your now and forever. The revelation of resurrectionIsaiah 26:19Ezekiel 37:12, 14Daniel 12:2  Job 19:25-27Psalm 16:10Isaiah 53:10&nb...

Main idea: Looking upon the One we pierced compels a tearful, loving repentance. The curseThe curse in a crownThe curse reversed...

Main idea: Jesus aims to reset your worship. Jesus was in control all the way to His death. Jesus executes God’s ancient plan.Purple threadWhite threadScarlet thread...

Main idea: Trust in God produces faithful actions even in difficult situations. Do right (Genesis 45:1-3)Trust right (Genesis 45:4-46:7)God is sovereign (Genesis 45:5-8)God provides (Gen...

“Sing to the Lord a new song,” several psalms tell us. The Psalms remind us—in words as well as variety, number, and scope—that our songs can never exceed the greatness of the One we worship. In additio...

Big idea: Look for the unmistakable evidence of God’s true change. Change in guiltChange of heartChange of trustChange in love Confess your guiltSeek unity...

Many non-Christians have an impression that the Bible generally perpetuates and upholds a belittling, or even oppressive, view of women. To be fair, there is plenty of poor exegesis available which seems to align with this view....

There is likely nothing more painful than the death of a loved one. I have conducted funerals for people I didn’t know, people I did know but had no special relationship with, friends who were very dear to me, and also my parents. E...

Editor’s Note: This article is by one of Faith’s global partners. It is posted anonymously to protect their family and their future co-workers in parts of the world where evangelism is restricted by governments and other authorities. ...

My daughters Noelle (9) and Norah (6) have been enjoying missionary biographies from the Christian Heroes: Then & Now series. These books present inspiring true stories in ways that are acce...

God calls Christians to be holy, set apart. Spiritual growth and sanctification are a lifelong process: As God makes us holy, we are also growing in righteousness. In just eight chapters, Growing in Holiness: Understanding God's Role ...

Green family keeps invitations open Ben and Sarah Green are new members at Faith Bible Church. Sarah home schools their five children (all under 18), and Ben serves as a patrol sergeant for the Spokane Police and is a certified biblical ...

Read stories about the life of Faith Bible Church, book reviews, recipes, and more in the fall issue of Living Faith Magazine. This issue: Raising another generation of musicians and singers in the church, the difficult dance of pain and truth, wo...

The remodeled women’s restroom and new Children’s Wing restroom were almost ready to open at the time of publishing. This project is an immediate blessing to our congregation and visitors, helping Children’s Ministry leaders focus on teachin...