Heather Riggleman
GodUpdates Contributor
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What Are the 5 Different Types of Psalms?
There are five main categories of psalms with an additional category that is considered a “mixed type” or smaller genre: Thanksgiving, Praise, Royal, Lament, and Hymns.Thursday, October 14, 2021
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The Importance of Conducting a Spiritual Checkup
The only way we can truly assess whether or not we’re becoming more like Christ is to conduct a spiritual checkup. Just like our physical annual checkups, our spiritual lives are in need of...Thursday, October 14, 2021
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A Call to Worship Prayer to Invite Us into Praise
It allows us to shake off distractions, the thoughts of the coming week, our burdens, struggles, and allows us to dial our hearts into the frequency of worshipping God.Friday, October 1, 2021
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What is the Gift of Prophecy and Does it Still Exist Today?
This gift is still relevant in the church today and should be embraced as well as the other spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12:10 and Romans 12:6.Thursday, September 16, 2021
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5 Reasons Why God Is Working Behind the Scenes
God is always at work, no matter what I am seeing or not seeing, and certainly no matter what I am feeling. Here are 5 reasons why God is working behind the scenes in our lives.Wednesday, September 8, 2021
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What Does It Mean to Be a Daughter of Christ?
Because God knew His creation would need the soft hands of a woman, a heart that loves deeply, and a spirit with fierceness. He knew He would need daughters in His kingdom to display His glory in...Monday, September 6, 2021
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5 Prayers for Louisiana in the Midst of Hurricane Ida
Whether you’re a concerned Christian or you’re a native riding out the storm, it’s hard to know how or what to pray. But prayer is the most powerful tool we have.Monday, August 30, 2021
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To the Wife Whose Husband Is Addicted to Pornography: There Is Hope
A pornography addiction is not a death sentence for a marriage. With God, anything is possible--and he wants to use you to help.Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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7 Ways to Show Support for Christians in Afghanistan
Indeed, nothing is too hard for God, but He is not asking that we stand idly by and wring our hands. God calls us to be warriors for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Here are seven ways we can...Friday, August 20, 2021
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11 Love Songs Perfect for Your Next Date Night
It’s amazing how music can help to create the moods in our lives. From romantic dinner music to rousing tunes at the movies, the sounds we hear impact the way we feel and influence our experience.Monday, August 16, 2021
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What You Should Know about the Church of Ephesus (A Warning for Us Today)
Many Ephesians came to Christ through the ministry of the Apostle Paul and his companions, and the book of Ephesians was birthed through this city. However, Revelation warns us not to "lose our...Monday, August 9, 2021
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What Is the Biblical Meaning of Ezekiel's Wheel within a Wheel?
There are only two Old Testament scriptures that mention a strange heavenly vision of a "wheel within a wheel" observed by the prophet Ezekiel or better known as “Ezekiel’s wheel.”Monday, August 9, 2021
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How to Make Your Marriage Less About You
Having been married nearly 21 years I’m often asked how we make it work. Here’s the secret: Marriage isn’t about you. It never was. It never will be.Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Who Can Take Communion According to the Bible?
When Christ took His place as the innocent lamb, the Old Covenant established for atoning sins (spotless lambs, calves, etc.) was replaced with the New Covenant on the cross. When He said, "Do this...Friday, July 30, 2021
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What Is the Book of Enoch and What Should Christians Know about It?
The Book of Enoch is one of the most famous examples of a book that falsely claims to be written by a Biblical figure. Like many such texts, its ideas sound interesting at first but do not match up...Friday, July 30, 2021
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What Is the Difference between the Body, Soul, and Spirit?
Have you ever wondered the difference between the mind, body, and soul? Well, let’s get started with how God created us.Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Lessons from an Olympian: Go after God Instead of Going for the Gold
Instead of going after the gold, she is firmly resting the fate of the competition in others who can lift her up. Instead of pushing through it, she is resting her career and future firmly in God’s...Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Is a Cashless Society Part of the End Times?
Many interpret the book of Revelation as a way to know when “the end is near” when the Antichrist or the beast control all buying and selling during the tribulation. However, a cashless society is...Friday, July 16, 2021