God is not impressed by outward religious activity when our hearts are far from Him. Psalm 50 identifies three things that please Him—a thankful heart, a faithful life and a dependent heart—and challenges us to consider how God Himself would score us in each area.

What does it mean to suffer for Christ? Paul endured beatings, shipwrecks, dangers and hardship, yet he kept going because Christ was worth it all.

What does FMS mean? “For My Sake” can transform how Christians face trials, make choices, and live each day with Jesus Christ in view.

We can talk about God, sing about God, and even know a great deal about God, but Scripture says genuine love for God is demonstrated by obedience. Take the love test by asking whether you gladly obey the One you claim to love.

The people we spend time with can gradually influence our morals, attitudes, beliefs and commitment to Christ. First Corinthians 15:33 warns us, “Bad company ruins good morals”—so we need to be careful who we listen to, admire and allow to shape our thinking.

What we repeatedly give our attention to can shape our thoughts, strengthen our appetites, influence our words and ultimately affect the way we live. As we delight in God’s Word and allow the Word of Christ to dwell richly in us, our minds, hearts and lives can become increasingly centred on Christ.

Why did John the Baptist actually try to stop Jesus from being baptized? Today's Bible Bite explores one of the most surprising moments in the Gospels and reveals a timeless lesson in humility, obedience, and the greatness of Christ.

The world doesn't advertise who is behind its display window—but the Bible does. Discover the unseen mastermind behind the world's attractions, why Christians are warned not to love the world, and how fixing our eyes on Jesus is the only lasting remedy for temptation.

We discipline ourselves to master difficult subjects for school, work and personal interests, yet many believers never devote the same effort to understanding God's Word. This Bible Bite challenges Christians to become diligent students of Scripture, discerning truth in an age of endless online voices and discovering the rich spiritual treasures found beneath the surface.

Hard times often tempt us to make decisions we would never make in brighter days. Through Elimelech's choice to leave Bethlehem during a famine, Ruth 1 teaches that seasons of discouragement are often the very times when faith must stand firm. Before you decide to leave your place of service, fellowship, or confidence in God, consider what Scripture says about trusting Him through the famine.