Dear friend, You are saved by grace. You received that grace through faith especially when you are tired. There is no room for boasting about being saved. Neither is there any room for belittling Jews who have rejected the message
Times have been tough. The situations in which you may find yourself could be fraught with difficulties. And in moments of despair, tears could well up in your eyes. “What has happened to me?” you could ask. Your thoughts slide
Have ou ever turned to the Psalms during a time of emotional turmoil? Most believers have found comfort in this book because the descriptive prose seems to give voice to what they are feeling. Many of us have favorite psalms—perhaps
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambitions inspired, and success achieved.” – Helen Keller When we think of people we admire, and desire
Dear Roger, I’m writing you this letter because I’ve struggled with fear, anxiety and worry my whole life. My mother used to tell me that the best way to handle worry was to imagine the very worst thing that could
As we get closer to Christ’s birthday, which is Christmas day, let’s take a detailed look at Jesus’s mother – a woman named Mary. We will use some ideas and thoughts from Adam Hamilton’s book, “The Journey,” as well as
Sometimes believing in God is the easy part. Believing in his plan for our lives is often much harder. That requires trust in him. Not just in his existence but in his ways, his word, and his promises. That can
One of the most profound of biblical characters is the man named Job. The book which bears his name is rich with insights about real life. It is profound, disturbing, and yet incredibly helpful precisely because it reveals something of
Ever heard about Josef Fritzl? That question, or one similar, is where I always seem to end up. No matter what subject the conversation started on, every Alpha small group I’ve led and every ‘God’ conversation I’ve had with my
Jonah may be the most classic “Saved at Sea” story in the Bible! You have a storm, a boat, sailors in panic mode, a man thrown overboard, the lives of tens of thousands of people at stake, and you have
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28). F.B. Meyer stated: “If any promise of God should fail, the heavens would
It’s interesting to note that Jesus knew his identity as the Son of God, yet he did not speak of himself with that terminology; rather, he repeatedly called himself the Son of Man. Why did he use this term? I’m
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 »
Life has a peculiar way of surprising us with unexpected challenges, often leaving us feeling bitter and disheartened. We all know the phrase, “When life gives Read More »
What does it mean to trust in Jesus when overwhelmed? It means to rely on His eternal wisdom and strength to help us work through difficult Read More »
The first Christmas. Such a peaceful night, with stars shining brightly. The new family nestled in the barn surrounded by the animals. Angels heralding his birth. Read More »
…That the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. (Philemon 1:6). Acknowledging Read More »
We watched man kill the Son of God. We, the Host of Heaven, with tears in our eyesAnd our swords drawn,Stood there and watched man kill the Read More »