Hope is one of the core elements of the Christian faith. It’s a desiring of things that we can’t understand how they will happen, but want them to. It gives us courage and confidence in moving forward. It provides encouragement
Sometimes we just don’t know where to start or how to pray. At times like that, we have lots of resources to turn to in the Word. Paul’s prayer for his friends in Phillipi is a beautiful and comprehensive prayer
We’re sure you’ve heard the Bible verse “Have faith in God many times”. Having faith in God is vitally because as you continue your Christian walk with God, you will often find that when you pray, God’s answers may take
No matter what your situation of circumstance there is deliverance in Christ. Jesus can wash away your sins and give you a new beginning. The devil is seeking to bring under bondage as many as he can because he knows
“Your son will not live. There’s nothing we can do.” What do you do when you receive news that threatens to destroy your world? When you’re told that there is no hope? No light at the end of the tunnel?
Sometimes life has a way of taking the life out of us. The Book of Joshua is in the Bible for such seasons. It dares us to believe our best days are ahead of us. God has a Promised Land
Jesus said to the cripple he had just cured, “pick up your mat and walk”. To the prostitute, “go forth and sin no more”. To his fishermen disciples, “throw your nets into the water.” Jesus´ministry is one of action, of
As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the
During times of cascading badness, friends sometimes need to believe for those caught in the crush of seriously bad stuff. Life can be crushing. Some people seem to get more than their fair share of the crush than others —
In the middle of something beautiful, we are shocked to see an eyesore — a shocking revelation of ugliness in the midst of something glorious. A dead animal in the middle of a field of wildflowers stinks up the whole
“Here is my advice: It would be good for you to finish what you started a year ago.” 2 Corinthians 8:10 As 2019 approaches, now is a good time to do a check-up on the goals You
What’s the big deal about baby Jesus and his birth? Ah… glad you asked. I want to answer that question in two parts. The first is to center things biblically. The second and the more touching part is the story
There is a very specific kind of tired that sleep cannot fix. It’s the exhaustion that settles deep into your bones when a problem doesn’t just Read More »
If you’re reading this right now and you’re an employee, you might be feeling worn out, frustrated, or even defeated by your job. The demands seem Read More »
If you’re feeling discouraged, tired, broke, sick, or uncertain right now, you’re not alone. Life can be incredibly hard, and sometimes it feels like nothing is Read More »
Things looked bleak. Israel was under siege by the mighty army of Aram. There seemed no way out. Elisha the Prophet and his servant both recognized Read More »
Dear Disciple, The apostle Paul talked about My church as My body, with Me as its head (Ephesians 5:23; Colossians 1:18). His point was that the Read More »