Thanking God for Everything
Ephesians 5:20 “[Be] giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name...
“God will Remember your Faithful Acts“
This week’s reading is from Exodus 10:1-13:16. The Bible is full of warnings, yet most...
The Best Friend You’ll Ever Have
John 15:12-16 Many of us are familiar with the hymn “What a Friend We Have...
Praying in Jesus’ Name
John 14:13-14 Do you know what it means to pray “in Jesus’ name”? This isn’t...
Our Dependence Upon God
2 Kings 19:10-20 Unlike King Hezekiah, you are probably not facing an invading army. But...
The Freedom of Relinquishment
We may think we have no attachments that come between us and the Lord, but...
Life’s Greatest Investment
Acts 9:10-18 What is the most worthwhile investment a person can make? It isn’t a...
God Acts on Your Behalf
Proverbs 3:5-6 Do you trust God? Most believers will quickly answer yes. But stop and...
Dead Men Walking
Ephesians 2:1-5 Zombie movies are science fiction, but did you know that, spiritually speaking, there...
Developing Patience
Colossians 3:12-17 On any given day, we may encounter frustrating people and situations, such as...
Because He Came, We Must Go
Luke 2:40-52 It’s a growing trend among businesses and organizations to compose a mission statement...
Can People Get Away With Sin?
Psalm 73 Doesn’t it sometimes seem that certain people never face consequences for their sin?...
Persevering in Prayer
Romans 8:26-28 A common hindrance to our prayer life is a lack of perseverance. Many...
The Secret of Contentment
Philippians 4:4-13 Does it surprise you that Paul wrote today’s passage when he was in...
A Faithful Church in an Ungodly World
Colossians 2:1-8 A church is able to stand firm in Christ when its members walk...
Lessons From the Prophet Jonah
Jonah 1 If you’ve ever tried to ignore the Lord’s commands or silence the Holy...
Praying in a Crisis
James 5:13-20 When was the last time you cried out to God about something other...
When Your World Is Turned Upside Down
John 14 We don’t often receive a warning before our world crashes down around us....
Praying in a Crisis
James 5:13-20 When was the last time you cried out to God about something other...
Champions Put God First
From the first moment we step into church, we are taught to put God first...
Letting Go of Baggage
Hebrews 12:1-3 If you’ve ever had to carry luggage while running to catch a flight...
Faith Is Action
Hebrews 11:7-16 Faith is often thought of as a thing we have—a belief in something...
When Life Crumbles
Psalm 46 In those frightening times when our well-ordered life appears to disintegrate around us,...
Wholehearted Devotion
King Hezekiah of Judah faithfully served the Lord with his whole heart (2 Chronicles 29:2)....
When We Feel Frustrated
Numbers 22 Most of us have experienced frustration when it comes to personal issues. But...
The Priority of Prayer
Prayer is not optional for a Christian. In fact, Jesus considered it essential, even for...
The Assurance of Our Salvation
1 John 5:1-13 Many Christians struggle with doubts about their salvation. As they look at...
God’s Shaping Tools
Romans 12:1-5 God’s kindness is demonstrated by the fact that He doesn’t leave us in...
Passionate Obedience
Acts 5:17-42 Yesterday, we studied passionate obedience and how it develops over time. The apostles...
The Fruitful Giver
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Have you ever had the chance to visit Israel? There is a...