Lori Stanley Roeleveld
Contributing Writer
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What Did Jesus Mean When He Said 'I Am'?
What does Jesus mean when He uses the phrase “I am” to describe himself?Monday, April 1, 2024
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4 Reminders to Pray for Justice in a Hurting World
As Christians, we are to leave vengeance to God, but He made us inclined toward action. To say a prayer for justice can feel like inaction, but what if we were granted an audience with the most...Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Who Wrote the Inspiring Worship Song 'In Christ Alone'?
How has the song 'In Christ Alone' inspired millions, but also led to arguments?Friday, January 26, 2024
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What Should Christians Know about the Leviathan in the Bible?
What is the “dragon that is in the sea” the Bible calls the Leviathan?Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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20 Thanksgiving Hymns to Express Gratitude and Praise
Thanksgiving is not just a time for some great food and family time. It's also a time to remember our blessings and have fellowship with other believers. These Thanksgiving hymns remind us how to...Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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10 Keith Green Songs that Still Inspire Us Today
He seemed geared for pop stardom at 11, but took a very different path than anyone expected, giving free concerts and writing Christian songs that are now considered classics. Here's a look at 10...Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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What Does the Bible Say about Mediums and How to Deal with Modern Counterparts?
What does the Bible say about mediums and why should we be careful to obey it? Why should we exercise caution and heed the Bible’s warnings about mediums?Monday, July 26, 2021
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What Jonah and the Whale Teaches Us about God's Unchanging Plan
There is much in the story of Jonah and the whale that is informative for the most pressing controversies of our times, much that isn’t always included when we bring Jonah into scale for the...Monday, May 24, 2021
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What Are the Oaks of Righteousness Described in Isaiah 61:3?
This promise of comfort and of calling to be oaks of righteousness is for all who call on the name of Jesus.Friday, April 30, 2021
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How the 10 Plagues of Egypt Can Prepare Us for Events to Come
Are the plagues of Egypt more relevant than we might initially consider? Might they also foreshadow coming events and even deliver a message about the danger and audacity of idolatry?Friday, April 16, 2021
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What Do Locusts Symbolize in the Bible?
Locusts are not common pests for those of us living outside of the Middle East, so we may not be as familiar with them. But because they are mentioned so frequently throughout the Bible, it's...Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Why Elizabeth Is Such an Important Woman of the Bible
Elisabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, appears only in the first chapter of Luke. She isn't mentioned anywhere else in the Bible. But despite this brief introduction, Elisabeth is an incredible...Monday, March 15, 2021
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How the “Word Became Flesh” Changed Everything
Worship of God was very similar for thousands of years, until God came to Earth as a human and disrupted everything. Here are four ways that the “Word became flesh” changed how followers of God...Monday, March 8, 2021
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15 Uplifting Verses for a Broken Heart for When You Can't Seem to Heal
Fallen leaders break our hearts. And the suffering of others can lead to unbearable heartbreak. Fortunately, God provides us with Bible verses for a broken heart.Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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Are There Dragons in the Bible?
Many people wonder if there are dragons in the Bible. We live in a time of fascination with all manner of fantastical creatures—both real and mythic.Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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16 Holy Week Prayers to Remind Us of the Beauty of the Cross
A holy week prayer is a practice Christians find helpful to focus our thoughts and prepare our hearts during the time we mark the most pivotal events of our faith.Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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10 Encouraging Bible Verses about Not Giving Up
Bible verses about not giving up provide, not only hope for today, but also the perspective that we aren’t the first believers to face this temptation. God is limitless. He doesn’t tire or wear...Monday, January 18, 2021
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What Does Lament Mean in the Bible and Why Is It Important?
Most of us aren’t prone to wailing in most circumstances but there are losses and sorrows that lead us to mourn aloud or to grieve visibly or with sound. That is the essence of a solid lament...Friday, January 8, 2021