When a person truly commits to faith in Jesus Christ, something supernatural happens inside them, transforming them into a new creature with radically different attitudes, values, and goals. This transformation is not about external actions, but about a deep, personal relationship with God, which leads to eternal life and a new level of conscience and purpose in life. [... more]

Managing credit reports and scores requires understanding common myths and misconceptions. A certified credit counselor explains how to dispel these myths and achieve financial freedom through debt management and responsible credit use. [... more]

The power and point of the Gospel is Christ living in us, giving us a whole new life and making us a new creature. This is not just about being saved by grace, but living by grace, and having the ability to follow Jesus and live to glorify God. [... more]

Paul's letter to the Colossians emphasizes the importance of putting off the old self and putting on the new self, which is being renewed in the image of its Creator. He lists various sinful behaviors that come from the heart, including greed, anger, and lying, and encourages believers to rid themselves of these things and put on virtues such as compassion, kindness, and love. [... more]

The concept of the firstborn of every creature in Colossians one fifteen is often misunderstood as implying Jesus Christ was not eternal, but rather the first being created. However, a closer examination of the verse and surrounding text reveals that Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the creator of all things, and the eternal living Word. [... more]

Embracing the conviction that God owns everything can transform the way we live, give, and steward our resources. By surrendering our ownership and adopting a stewardship mindset, we can gain humility and hope, and reorder our hearts so that money serves its proper place. This shift in perspective can lead to a more faithful and intentional approach to financial decision-making, aligning our desires with God's priorities and multiplying what belongs to the Lord. [... more]

Jacob Alordi discusses his experience playing the creature in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, and how it compared to playing Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights. He also talks about his approach to method acting and how it has helped him in his roles. [... more]

As caregivers, we often struggle with spiritual attacks and clutter in our lives, but we can find comfort and strength in our relationship with God and in letting go of things that no longer serve us. A hymn written by Frances Ridley Havergal, 'Take My Life and Let It Be,' reminds us to consecrate our lives to God and let go of control, expectations, and resentment. We can also find hope and healing through faith-based programs and prison outreach initiatives, such as the prosthetic limb ministry, which brings people together to make a difference in the lives of others. [... more]

God is looking for a few good men and women to serve as spiritual Marines, but being a disciple comes with a cost, including suffering from putting Jesus ahead of creature comforts, family ties, and the desires of our sinful human nature. [... more]

Academy Award-winning director Guillermo Del Toro discusses his version of Frankenstein, drawing from Mary Shelley's book and his own life experiences, exploring themes of redemption, forgiveness, and humanity. [... more]

Jesus' words in Matthew chapter 10 reveal a shocking truth: following him will often bring a sword, not peace, into our lives. He's looking for people who love him enough to go over the fences of family ties, creature comforts, and personal independence, and pay the cost of discipleship. [... more]

The Spirit of adoption brings a new relationship with God, allowing believers to call Him Abba Father and experience direct access to Him. This reconciliation brings confidence in prayer and a new life as a child of God, free from the bondage of fear. [... more]

The Bible teaches that a personal relationship with Jesus Christ can lead to radical transformation, making individuals new creatures with a newfound love for God's people, a new boss, a new message to proclaim, a new loyalty in life, and a new purpose for living. This transformation is not limited to the past, but is still happening today, as seen in the story of Dwayne Wade's mother, Jolinda, who found redemption and became a Baptist pastor after struggling with addiction. [... more]

The story of Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector, who meets Jesus and undergoes a transformation, switching from a life of greed and extortion to one of obedience and generosity, exemplifying the marks of true salvation, including a love for God's word, people, and obedience, as well as a passion to share the gospel with others. [... more]

God has a plan for every individual life, and He wants to guide us continually. To find His will, we must trust in the Lord with all our heart, lean not to our own understanding, and acknowledge Him in all our ways. God's guidance comes through His Word, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and providence, and He will clear the way for us when we obey Him. [... more]

God offers Himself as the only place to find true satisfaction, and He reveals Himself as our satisfaction in the Bible. He invites us to come to Him, promising that He will satisfy our deepest longings and give us joy and peace. Our understanding is not the measure of what God can do, and we can trust in His dependable word, which has been fulfilled throughout history. Creation itself will rejoice in renewal and satisfaction when we surrender to Jesus Christ and experience the enjoyment of God. [... more]

God offers us Himself as the only place we will find true satisfaction, and invites us to come to Him, promising that we will find everything necessary to life absolutely free. [... more]

The Christian life is a drama of change, where God directs us scene by scene. Peter's transformation from a traditional Jew to a believer in Jesus Christ is a powerful example of radical change, as he learns to embrace Gentile believers and understand the Holy Spirit's role in their lives, ultimately leading to a movement of faith in Jesus Christ. [... more]

When we come to Christ, He makes us a new creation, passing away the old and making us alive to Him. This new creation brings a new outlook, perceiving others from God's point of view, and a new motive, with the love of Christ compelling us to live for Him and please Him. [... more]

As a new creation in Christ, one's outlook and perception of others change, shifting from a self-centered view to a transcendent one that sees people as created in God's image and in need of reconciliation. This newfound perspective liberates individuals from the opinions of others and allows them to be influential in their world for God's purposes. [... more]