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The weather is getting colder, the leaves are turning color, and pumpkins are now on display in every store and shop. You know what that means: fall is coming! Fall is the season of harvest and preparing for winter, relating to the Biblical phrase: “You reap what you sow.” In a spiritual sense, we are to reap the fruits of faithful prayer, love, and humility. From the editors to you, we’ve compiled a heartwarming collection of everyone’s favorite Bible verses about fall and harvest. These verses are perfect for reflection and meditation in the new season, especially moving towards Thanksgiving.

Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren shares the three things to do when it seems God is delaying our prayer requests.

Evidently, God meant for words to have power. We know that God, filled with love, care, and creativity, spoke and different areas of the world came into being. And we know from Scripture that our own words have incredible power.

August 23, 2017: Having a family full of laughter, memories, care and courage is a beautiful contribution because thus we send our children out into the world with a solid foundation that equips them to make wise choices and then make their own contributions

June 23, 2017: In a culture obsessed with image and social media, which Kingdom are you building?

June 9, 2017: When is it necessary for Christians to stop following their pastor? John Piper gives three compelling reasons taken from the Bible.

For Christians, Pentecost - which falls this coming Sunday - is one of the most important days of the year. While it's not as well known as Easter or Christmas, Pentecost represents one of the most significant events to take place in the New Testament: The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ.

This coming Sunday, June 4, Christians around the world will observe Pentecost. For Christians, Pentecost is significant because celebrates the day that Jesus Christ ascended to heaven and the Holy Spirit descended to bless His apostles.

Most Christians have some idea about Pentecost, but considering it is not as widely celebrated as other Christian holidays, it is easy to conclude that many believers are uncertain about the significance of the Pentecost to the modern church. What is Pentecost anyway, and how is it significant to the church today?

The question of whether or not babies go to heaven when they die is an issue long debated by Christians.

Have you been praying for breakthrough in your life whether in their marriage, finances, health, relationships, family, business or other areas of your life but it seem there are blockages? Here are some keys that would help you to breakthrough in life.

In life, there are moments that you feel like you can't handle it anymore and you want to give up the good fight of faith. But what you do not know is that when you are down to nothing, God is up to something. Just like the story of Joseph who walked difficult roads in life but overcame it all by trusting in God.

Biblical illiteracy is a problem in many churches today. However, the problem can be addressed. It would take the combined efforts of pastors, parents, Sunday school teachers and others to help more people, especially the youth, know more about the Bible. Here are five recommendations on how the church can fight biblical illiteracy.

"Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places." Ephesians 6:10-12

There is power in your words more than you may know it. The course of your life is directed by what you speak. And what you speak is what is in the heart.

When you pray to God and He doesn't seem to give you an answer, there may be certain factors that you need to investigate in your prayer time with God.

"My spouse sent a romantic text message to another person, is that cheating?"

Sometimes we forget that physical beauty fades but inner beauty never gets old and never goes out of style.

Memorial Day falls this Monday, May 29, and is a day set aside to honor our nation's military heroes -- the men and women who have died in wars to protect American liberty or in service to their country.

One of the questions plaguing Christians today is whether Allah is the same as the God of the Bible. If so, is it then acceptable for Christians to pray to Allah?

Anger's not a sin unless it's unjustified and uncontrolled and God is never out of control or uses His anger without justification

Christian apologist, author and evangelist Josh McDowell said the doctrine of being “saved by faith” that is being taught in many churches today is utter heresy.

Forgiveness is central to Jesus' teaching, yet it is not always easy to do. The human tendency, even for Christians, is to desire to see those who have wronged us punished in some way.

Many Christians are asking whether practicing yoga is sinful or not. Others argue that doing yoga just for its health benefits is not wrong. Christian author, teacher and pastor John Piper addresses these concerns in his column ‘Ask Pastor John.’

Is busyness an indicator that a church is fruitful and effective in advancing God’s kingdom?