04/19/2024
So how do you keep from being a stumbling block through your words?
04/18/2024
Throughout the ages, skeptics have tried to disprove the Resurrection experience, but it stands the test of time.
04/17/2024
You can try and do everything yourself in your own strength, leaving you worn out. Or you can rest and be patient for God.
04/16/2024
The purpose of the tension we feel with what we want and what we have is to point us to God and to eternity. We're meant to desire more of God.
04/15/2024
Sometimes, like the disciples, we need what we learned during the violent storm for what’s coming on the other side.
04/14/2024
Having struggled with anger for many years I can speak to its destruction and the flip side of a life away from it.
04/13/2024
Turn your worry into prayers and wait for the Gardener!
04/12/2024
04/11/2024
Through His blood, we receive forgiveness of sins.
04/10/2024
This parable opens with a crystal clear reason why Jesus wants to tell it. It’s a great reminder that every one of Jesus’ stories are delivered with divine purpose.
04/09/2024
Next time you're tempted to grumble while serving others, consider it as an opportunity to serve God.
04/08/2024
Some of the greatest blessings in this world come from God's power in the midst of trials.
04/07/2024
Have you fought all the way through your up look to God?
04/06/2024
Let’s abide, by asking what the vine would have us do to show His love instead.
04/05/2024
04/04/2024
Much like hard times come in seasons, trouble comes in waves. Before we allow our lives to be swayed, it’s wise to determine the direction of the waves.
04/03/2024
04/01/2024
Can we get past the affront of accepting a free gift?
03/31/2024
Social media can train us to worship the idol of self.
03/30/2024
Jude’s warning—written so long ago—still resonates with us today.
03/29/2024
What does this scripture really mean?
03/28/2024
The Psalms are not written for the experts. They’re written for ordinary Christians leading ordinary lives—lives that are marked by depression, discouragement, despair, frustration, or maybe even numbness toward God or anger toward others.
03/27/2024
No matter how dim your circumstances seem, you can walk in the light as He is in the light.
03/26/2024
There is no sin that is so evil that it escapes God’s ability to forgive.
03/25/2024
03/24/2024
Scripture is pretty straightforward in instructing Christians to “Speak the truth to each other."
03/23/2024
03/22/2024
When you study the Word, this pleases God.
03/21/2024
In the death of Jesus Christ, the triune God intended to achieve the redemption of every person given to the Son by the Father in eternity past and to apply the accomplishments of his salvation to each of them by his Spirit.
03/20/2024
Will you take some time to meet with God in nature, or wherever you feel his presence most?
03/19/2024
The very same Spirit who raised Jesus, victorious over sin and death, lives in us.
03/18/2024
Shame is one of the biggest deterrents of a Christian’s freedom in Christ.
03/17/2024
Even when you feel you are in a pit, as the writer of Psalm 88 describes, God is there with you.
03/16/2024
03/15/2024
Sabbath allows us to “soak in” God’s presence.
03/14/2024
As we pray for God’s guidance in our everyday lives, let’s not forget to ask Him to keep our spiritual eyes open.
03/13/2024
Paul's charge to Timothy was to remain strong in the battle, steady on the open seas, and faithful in the Lord.
03/12/2024
It's easy to jump into "defense" mode. The Spirit guides us to a different path.
03/11/2024
Know that God has called you to peace. It’s His will for your life.
03/10/2024
These heartbreaking feelings of defeat can shake a person’s faith to the very core.
03/09/2024
If we are honest, existence without eternity rubs against the truth we all feel when we stop to examine our own hearts.
03/08/2024
By choosing to trust God, you’ll begin to see your anxiety and worry level disappear.
03/07/2024
If I did get a yes to every prayer, wouldn’t that make me more of a god than God?
03/06/2024
When you feel like the Lord isn’t hearing your prayers, take heart and do this:
03/05/2024
03/04/2024
Look around as the seasons change and you will see beauty upon beauty emerging from its cocoon.
03/03/2024
I have a tendency to seek God in prayer to “help me” or “deliver me." But today, he would remind me that we seek God because of who He is.
03/02/2024
Sometimes my Bible reading is alive and full – somewhat like a scenic picture bursting with color. And some days I simply don't know what to read or where to start...
03/01/2024
Some believe if you ask God once, you don’t need to ask Him again. However, Jesus taught His disciples to always pray and not give up.
02/29/2024
02/28/2024
02/27/2024
So what is the “day” that Psalm 118 makes reference to?
02/26/2024
Revelation tells the end of our earthly story, but it also gives us a glimpse into eternity.
02/25/2024
02/24/2024
Worship is more than music.
02/23/2024
When we feel afraid, we can let God’s Spirit remind us of what God says in his Word.
02/22/2024
It doesn't matter if you can't run toward God, or even walk by faith. You can crawl by faith.
02/21/2024
If you’re having trouble finding reasons to give thanks but want to follow God’s will for you life, how do you go about changing your outlook?
02/20/2024
Here are two ways Hannah’s faith can help strengthen ours today.
02/19/2024
02/18/2024
Do you realize by doing good, you are defeating evil?
02/17/2024
What a seemingly simple, but overwhelmingly complicated verse!
02/16/2024
Do you ever feel like you have to pray just right, or it won’t work?
02/15/2024
Malachi is special to us now, as we wait for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ the second time.
02/14/2024
I’ve thought about it a lot, and read about love and the meanings of love.
02/13/2024
Because Heaven is our future destination, how can we prepare on earth for living there?
02/12/2024
God gave us a formula in His Word to help us stop the worry.
02/11/2024
He longs for us to spend time with Him…no matter how busy life gets!
02/10/2024
How are you at bringing peace to situations?
02/09/2024
I would like to suggest four questions we should consider when seeking the voice of God.
02/08/2024
Everyone has errant thoughts from time to time. If we handle them well and send them on their way, in no way should we feel shame or guilt.
02/07/2024
The trumpeting Spirit of God beckons speak to us all.
02/06/2024
For most of us, it isn’t easy to be corrected. And whether we receive it or not in the end it’s really up to us.
02/05/2024
If our hearts are aligned with God, then our hearts will break for the things that break God’s heart.
02/04/2024
02/03/2024
Are you worried about your future? If so, you’re not alone.
02/02/2024
Here’s the thing about comparison: you’ll never come out pride-free.
02/01/2024
Just because the world says ungodly living is ok doesn’t mean the Lord says it’s ok.
01/31/2024
If you call yourself a sincere disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, there is no excuse for not becoming a devoted student of His Word.
01/30/2024
Our minds will never be fully capable of comprehending Jesus.
01/29/2024
If you have negative or fearful thoughts weighing you down, speak these verses.
01/28/2024
When God sees His people, He doesn’t see our sin. Instead, He sees us clothed in the righteousness of Christ.
01/27/2024
Before you skip over this verse, let’s look at three things most people don’t know about it
01/26/2024
When you are in a season of suffering, bring it all to Jesus.
01/25/2024
What do we do during the spiritually dry periods of life when we don’t hear clearly the voice of God?
01/24/2024
In the current culture, it seems what goes into the mouth is given much more thought and priority than what comes out of it.
01/23/2024
Our God is available and he graciously tells us to call on him.
01/22/2024
Come. Drink. Rest.
01/21/2024
Sometimes I think we make studying the Bible more complicated than it has to be.
01/20/2024
01/19/2024
Like Abram, I am learning lessons as I walk through my journey. Three lessons that God is teaching me are...
01/18/2024
If you're going to do anything for the Lord, know that you are going to experience spiritual warfare.
01/17/2024
If there are no words, there is no faith that comes from hearing, and consequently leads to no salvations.
01/16/2024
God’s goodness shows up in our lives every single day.
01/15/2024
How do we imitate Christ in our everyday life? Here are three ways Jesus lived a selfless faith on earth.
01/14/2024
We know why suffering should be counted as joy, because it will change us for the better. It will draw us closer to God.
01/13/2024
The thought of God commanding angel armies to fight for us, yet reaching down in sweet fellowship with us, is awe-inspiring and humbling.
01/12/2024
What words are you putting out into the world? Do they hurt or heal?
01/11/2024
01/10/2024
Instead of giving time and energy to the what-ifs, we can remind ourselves that an unsure outcome opens the door for God to be glorified in our situation.
01/09/2024
Have you heard of God’s indestructible hammer as described in Jeremiah 23? If not, you may never have thought of God’s Word being like a powerful hammer.
01/08/2024
You, poor in spirit, you feel ill at ease in this world. Jesus sees you, and wants you to know, yours is the Kingdom of Heaven.
01/07/2024
What's the difference between the biblical concept of reaping and sowing, and karma?
01/06/2024
If you are struggling with unforgiveness or bitterness toward someone, cry out to God to help you.
01/05/2024
Once there were two missionaries named Paul and Silas. Life didn't turn out as they imagined. What they did with second best changed the world.
01/04/2024
Last words have power. And often, deep meaning and significance.
01/03/2024
It’s possible the Lord is doing far more than you can see. Just possible.
01/02/2024
If Jesus is your Savior, no matter what you are facing in your life, you can set your face like a flint.
01/01/2024
The wonderful thing about God’s word is that it is so powerful in changing everything about our lives!
12/31/2023
We can start by asking to God help us to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit in praying for one another.
12/30/2023
We’re living in a topsy-turvy world people are more concerned about what they eat than what they say.
12/29/2023
It may be surprising to some, but the Bible actually has a diet plan as well.
12/28/2023
12/27/2023
The joy God brings is able to take away the deepest sorrow.
12/26/2023
Because we hear these words recited so often, we can lose the awe that God would bless so extravagantly.
12/25/2023
12/24/2023
If your plans have been disrupted, instead of turning to fear, choose to trust God, believing He will help you.
12/23/2023
Take time to sing in celebration! Jesus was born to save us.
12/22/2023
John 3:16 assures us that in the history of the world, not one person ever, has been unloved by God.
12/21/2023
Hope is available for the world to receive.
12/20/2023
There’s nothing wrong with the shiny ornaments and bright lights. Your celebration of what Jesus willingly did for you should be a festival of overflowing joy. So celebrate the blessings you’ve received, the best of those being the gift of Jesus, by passing that blessing on to others with gifts of love.
12/19/2023
When God says no, He’s not trying to harm us.
12/18/2023
This instruction from the Lord implies endless times. Endless grace—like God gives to us.
12/17/2023
Even if your prayers don’t release you from the situation, they can strengthen your resolve.
12/16/2023
Do you remember the first heard time you heard about Jesus?
12/15/2023
Sometimes it really is a sacrifice to offer praise.
12/14/2023
We need to always remember this brevity and uncertainty.
12/13/2023
God desires for us to wait steadfastly upon Him and be longsuffering with each other.
12/12/2023
Like Jesus, God was overseeing your life before you were born.
12/11/2023
When was the last time you or I held fast to the words of Jesus?
12/10/2023
The Bible says we are completely new creations – we aren’t simply reformed or refurbished. We’re brand new.
12/09/2023
Everlasting life for trusting Jesus with ours. That’s a birthday worth celebrating in merry jubilee.
12/08/2023
Although life on earth is brief, our future is bright because God has a much better life ahead for us.
12/07/2023
Having a quiet time isn’t about perfectly following a list of rules or expectations, it’s about connecting with your Savior.
12/06/2023
So how do you ask God to forgive you? Is there anything too horrible for God to forgive?
12/05/2023
All around the prophet Jeremiah, the whole world seemed to be falling apart. But right in the midst of this dark time, God gave a promise that still fills us with hope today.
12/04/2023
How does the reality of heaven help us in the day to day of life’s struggles? How can it offer us real hope and strength right now?
12/03/2023
As I get older, I’m finding that wisdom goes both ways. There is just as much to glean from the “young’uns” as there is to be gathered from the aged.
12/02/2023
Heaven is going to be such an incredible time of unlimited fellowship with people who have lived in all ages that I can’t begin to comprehend it, but I know it’s true.
12/01/2023
How many things have we poured our time and attention into that are choking out the spiritual fruit we are trying to grow?
11/30/2023
Ever increasing lawsuits are evidence of a world of unfairness. Yet as a Christian, what is your response? Have you adapted the ways and methods of the culture or do you trust God in these types of matters?
11/29/2023
Here are three questions to help you evaluate your present heart condition, along with three ways to bring it back in tune.
11/28/2023
Much of the rhetoric of today has become filled with anger and hate. The Bible calls us to be peacemakers.
11/27/2023
Remembering that my feelings aren't my reality is hard for me.
11/26/2023
Scripture offers three directives in how to prepare my heart towards an attitude of gratefulness.
11/25/2023
It’s not easy to admit we’re wrong. Truth is more difficult to execute than it seems.
11/24/2023
11/23/2023
I always found it interesting that Jesus thanked God for hearing his prayer before Lazarus took one step.
11/22/2023
A prayerful life is a powerful life.
11/21/2023
Most never seek God because of ongoing and unconfessed sin.
11/20/2023
He could do all things through Him who strengthened him. Sweet and precious experience!
11/19/2023
Jesus died to give us grace, and we are called to extend it to others.
11/18/2023
Without a doubt, God speaks to us through His creation.
11/17/2023
While the Bible holds no information about specific job offers, it does give insight into judging our circumstances.
11/16/2023
Do you have a secret place where you regularly go to spend time in prayer with God?
11/15/2023
I want to share with you my favorite psalms to read to help me surrender to rest.
11/14/2023
Devotion to prayer begins when I make it my priority in responding to everything and anything.
11/13/2023
Your success in life is largely determined by how well you adapt to Plan B.
11/12/2023
Let’s take a look at our friend, Joshua, in order to gain fuel for our journey in overcoming discouragement.
11/11/2023
Whenever the Bible talks about spending time with God through reading the Word, it’s never in the context of a burden.
11/10/2023
David's prayer gives us three practical steps to follow in decluttering our hearts.
11/09/2023
It’s too easy to feel hopeless and fearful believing there is no one around to help you.
11/08/2023
11/07/2023
When we fill our minds with the Word of God, we’re less likely to sin.
11/06/2023
God desires for us to experience deep happiness. So, how do receive this happiness from God?
11/05/2023
Because sin hinders us from ever being able to earn forgiveness on our own, God made it possible for us to receive a gift we don’t deserve.
11/04/2023
11/03/2023
How can we combat thoughts that who we are and what we have is not enough?
11/02/2023
11/01/2023
We were made to live in close proximity with each other, so that we can be encouraged when we desperately need it.