If you read the gospels, you will notice that nearly every time Jesus talked with someone, he used a new approach. Every conversation was different from the others. Why is that?
Read MoreHope is powerful. When life is dark, hope is the light that lifts you from despair.
Read MoreI was reading the book of Ephesians in the Bible. And in chapter three, the apostle Paul wrote these words…
Read MoreMy father died of cancer not long ago. Even in his final days, he was at peace because he knew with certainty that his future was with Jesus in heaven.
Read MoreYou may have heard a preacher urging the congregation to keep an eternal perspective. Well, life is not a sprint; it's a marathon.
Read MoreThere's a story of Jesus passing through a village in Samaria when he meets a woman getting water at a well. Jesus asked her for a drink.
Read MoreOne of my favorite Bible characters is Moses. As a baby in Egypt, Moses was adopted by the Pharaoh's daughter.
Read MoreDo you ever read the news and feel overwhelmed or discouraged? Instead of getting better, things seem to be getting worse in the world.
Read MoreIn the Bible, in the book of Romans chapter 12, there is a verse that encourages us to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.
Read MoreWe're experiencing an increase in severe weather events which bring natural disasters. People in many areas have been jolted out of comfort and security.
Read MoreThere's a story in the book of John about a man who came to Jesus begging him to come and heal his son because he was dying. Jesus said to him, you may go, your son will live.
Read MoreWhen my family and I start out on a road trip I set our navigation system with the correct destination. If we're going to an unfamiliar place, the chances of getting lost are pretty high without some sort of guide.
Read MoreI have so many favorite verses in the Bible, and some of them are found in Psalm 147.
Read MoreThe word refreshment can bring to mind a cold lemonade after a strenuous bike ride or sweet tea on a breezy porch. It could be a mug of hot chocolate in a mountain lodge after a day of skiing or snowboarding.
Read MoreWhen a vase or China cup gets broken in our house, it usually ends up in the trash bin. It's worthless, or is it?
Read MoreThere's an amazing statement in the Bible in Psalm 25. Verse 14 says, "The Lord confides in those who fear Him. He makes His covenant known to them."
Read MoreA woman named Sue admitted she had a lot of anxiety about the future. She said, “Honestly, the world seems to have gone mad. How can I not be filled with fear and worry?”
Read MoreDo you see God as your provider? The very first time that name for God is used is in Genesis 22 when God provided miraculously for His friend Abraham.
Read MoreOne of the best-known stories in the Bible is that of David and Goliath. David was the youngest of eight sons and had been sent by their father to deliver supplies to his brothers who were fighting in a battle.
Read MoreGod told Noah to build a huge boat. You know the story.
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