If you were in a burning building and a firefighter said, “Hey! Follow me. I’ll show you the way to safety.” Would you doubt him?
Read MoreIs there any hope if someone imitates the prodigal son in Luke 15, if they wander away from our heavenly Father, and live it up in various sins season after season?
Read MoreDid you know that some of the major revolutions throughout history started with just a few people? Often, a small handful of people would rise up and rally others for one cause.
Read MoreDo you have trouble? Oh, there is so much trouble in the world right now. We can all agree that there is a lot of trouble which creates a lack of peace.
Read MoreHave you ever tasted a nice, refreshing Coca-Cola? Perhaps the word “Coke” is already making your mouth water!
Read MoreAt the end of each year, Christianity Today publishes a list of the most popular Bible verses from that year. In 2014, the number one most popular verse was…
Read MoreIn my book, “Say Yes” I write about how God desires to renew you and me. But some Christians are confused when I talk about being renewed.
Read MoreWhy have you forsaken me? These were Jesus’ last words on the cross.
Read MoreWe have a great woman, Gail, who sits on our board. She reminded us recently that life comes at us in seasons outside our control.
Read MoreIt can be too easy for each generation of Christians to lose sight of our heritage. One way to stay connected to all those great saints who have gone before us is to read what they wrote and to learn the ancient creeds that have echoed through generations of the Church.
Read MoreIt can be easy to be impatient in school. In elementary school you can’t wait for junior high.
Read MoreJesus rose from the dead. Have you ever read the story about Jesus’ resurrection?
Read MoreJill felt overlooked. All of her friends were getting married.
Read MoreC.S. Lewis’ classic work, The Screwtape Letters, is a collection of imaginary, insightful “letters” from a wise old devil named Screwtape, advising his nephew, Wormwood, a new demon-in-training.
Read MoreThe Bible has a clear message about worry: we don’t need it. Luke points out that none of us can add a single hour to our lives by worrying. So how do we deal with it?
Read MoreHave you ever noticed yourself procrastinating when you know you have a lot to do? Perhaps you put off preparing because you’re overwhelmed by the work your project will take.
Read MoreHave you ever met someone who seemed to have courage—even in a terrifying situation? I have.
Read MoreAre you anxious? Are you going through a difficult time?
Read MoreHave you ever had so much to do that you don’t even know where to start? A friend of mine described this feeling perfectly; she said, “sometimes, the kids need dinner, the house needs cleaning, the laundry needs folding, the dog needs to be walked—and I’m just one person.
Read MoreI walked past an old warehouse and all I could see was a massive, decrepit building. When it was built, surely it was attractive and functional but now it desperately needed renovation.
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