Thanking God for Everything
Ephesians 5:20 “[Be] giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name...
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...
God Acts on Your Behalf
Proverbs 3:5-6 Do you trust God? Most believers will quickly answer yes. But stop and...
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...
Your Love Story With Jesus Is Unfolding Every Day
March Bible Study Does it seem strange to say that a loving relationship needs to be...
Dangerous Places
I thought all the spiritual minefields were outside of me. I was wrong. Raising adopted...
A Grief Compared
My imagined conversation with C. S. Lewis They say you can’t judge a book by...
It’s All About Balance
On a Sunday afternoon in late July, my son and I headed to the ballfield...
Developing a Sacred Conscience
Maintain a healthy conscience by reading Scripture, praying, obeying God, and confessing sin promptly. 1...
What Does It Mean to Be Saved?
Psalms 25:12-18 How does a person become righteous in God’s eyes? The path to redemption doesn’t...
Blessed to Bless Others
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 God’s blessings to us are not meant to end with us. He desires...
The Message of the Cross
John 19:15-27 Rome used the cross as a brutal method for executing criminals. But through Jesus’...
Speaking Through Sickness
God may sacrifice our comfort now to give us what is best in light of...
Overcoming Trials
Moses endured because He fixed His eyes on the Lord. Hebrews 11:23-29 Moses faced some...
Faith Barriers
Exodus 3:10-22; Exodus 4:1-17 Yesterday, we saw how God used Moses to carry out His plans, and...
Building Lasting Friendships
Romans 12:10-11 How many true friends do you have? At first, lots of names may come...
Sifted for Service
God uses challenging circumstances to sift our heart, exposing sin so that we might grow...
Alone With God
When we make prayer a priority, we'll be ready for the day ahead. Mark 1:35-39...
Under Control
Rooting out the idol of fear Picture this: a house full of children devoting hours...
Understood by Jesus
Jesus truly understands our struggles and intercedes on our behalf. Hebrews 4:14-15 We often try...
A Godly Heart
Sometimes God changes your dreams—because His plan is better. Trust Him. Psalms 37:1-8 The Lord...
Trust God and Obey Him
The most important lesson we can learn as believers is to trust God. Nothing else...
Do You Understand What You’re Reading?
Bible Study Legalese in paperwork, medical jargon on prescriptions, instructions for “easy-to-assemble” projects—our lives are...
Do You Understand What You’re Reading?
May Bible Study Legalese in paperwork, medical jargon on prescriptions, instructions for “easy-to-assemble” projects—our lives...
With Every Blessing
Maybe you can picture it: Jesus Christ ascending into heaven. Perhaps you’ve imagined who was...
Is Resentment Really Worth It?
Holding on to grievances may seem justified, but doing so ends with ruin. If you’ve...
Lessons From Silence
God is always speaking, but are you listening? Charles F. Stanley How do you feel...