DiAne Gates

We want the cliff notes. Cut-to-the-chase—make it short—dumb it down. We’ve lost sight of the holiness, sanctity, and accuracy of the Word of God...

Jesus' instruction to gather leftover food from a miraculous feeding of 5,000 serves as a powerful metaphor for God's hope in the midst of grief,...

Nineteen years ago, our daughter died. This left a five-year-old girl and a seven-month-old boy motherless. Papa and I became instant parents...

The Holidays can be a difficult and poignant time as the seasons of life change. We need real and lasting help from the Helper of our souls.

You don’t have to tithe. God isn’t a tax collector, nor does He demand your obedience. God loves you so much He gives you the choice. But why...

Without meaning to, I listened to a lie of the world and put my needs above another's. Here are 10 temptations we need to be aware of as...

Jesus listed certain signs in the 24th chapter of Matthew which would signal the end of the age and His soon return to set up His millennial...

Every believer is to judge him or herself according to the Word of God. But many of us don’t know enough of the Word to correctly judge ourselves...

People and their theories have hijacked our educational system, kicked God from the classroom, and force-fed our kids’ ideologies.

What’s a parent to do when their child seeks a career which draws them into danger and sacrifice? Here are 10 pieces of advice for christian...

Your job loss is not a surprise or mystery to God. God uses these challenging moments in your life to transform you into the likeness of Jesus.

When you stand before the preacher to be married, you are entering into a three-way covenant with God and your husband or wife.

Grandparents have time and experience to add layers of yummy frosting to their grandkids’ lives. This sweet balance of relational love and...

Aren’t we just like that with the shame of past sins stuffed in the shadows of our hearts? We pretend everything’s all right, yet ruminate and...

The Apocalypse? What does that word mean? According to Dictionary.com, it means “revelation, disclosure, uncover, reveal.” I found the title page...

A topical look at what scriptures have to say about divorce.

A kiddo loaded with too much freedom, too much money, and a lack of heart and mind training is predisposed to succumb to the torque of...

Perhaps all of us on the senior side of adulthood should consider visiting the contemporary service at our church. Unity in the body of Christ is...