Spiritual Life

The Bible and Self Development

Published: January 31, 2024 (Originally published: July 2, 2003)

No one looks at a tree growing out of a crack in the rock high above the desert and calls it the devil’s work, but many extol it as a miracle of God’s creation.


The End Game

Published: January 3, 2024 (Originally published: January 1, 2009)

Opinion by Jack Kelley

Note: Jack originally wrote this to give us perspective after the 2008 recession. His message here is such a wonderful way to begin the year, so I’ve edited parts to make it timeless. Here are Jack’s thoughts on the 5 things we should do to begin each New Year.


From This Day On I Will Bless You

Published: November 20, 2023 (Originally published: September 27, 2008)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Seek His Kingdom

On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Haggai: “This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Ask the priests what the law says: If a person carries consecrated meat in the fold of his garment,


Are You Average Or Normal?

Published: September 27, 2023 (Originally published: May 31, 2008)

Commentary by Jack Kelley

Tired of just being average? Discover how to become normal instead. Among all of mankind, only Christians have the potential to become normal, because by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.


O You Of Little Faith

Published: March 1, 2023 (Originally published: September 27, 2008)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Increase Our Faith

Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed.

“Where did this man get these things?”


Sifting Peter

Published: November 9, 2022 (Originally published: May 11, 2016)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32)


Will He Find Faith On The Earth?

Published: October 31, 2022 (Originally published: January 17, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I’ve studied what the Bible says about healing for years and years, and two things remain clear to me.  One is that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).   Another is He said anyone with faith in Him would do the things He did (John 14:12). 


The Sower And The Seed

Published: August 31, 2022 (Originally published: April 23, 2016)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Every time I post a study on the completed work of the Lord who took away all the sins of the world, and how all that’s left for us to do is believe, I get a number of questions from people. These questions are always about others who don’t seem to have been changed at all by their salvation experience.


What Does “Believe in Your Heart” Really Mean?

Published: August 11, 2021 (Originally published: February 11, 2015)
Confessing your sins is not enough to get you saved.

Receive The Holy Spirit

Published: June 30, 2021 (Originally published: March 27, 2010)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I’ve gotten a raft of comments on my comparison of John 20:22 with Acts 2:1-4 in my answer to a recent question. Some were more diplomatic than others in suggesting my understanding of these verses leaves something to be desired.