From the Upper Room
Christ’s prayer for His followers, offered long ago in Jerusalem, is still His prayer for...
The Relief of Letting Go
After reading the same sentence for the third time, I knew it was pointless. I...
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...
Finding Strength in Weakness
Judges 16 Great strength is no guarantee of protection from temptation. Although Samson had God-given...
Turning From Discouragement
2 Corinthians 1:8-11 Many people view discouragement and disappointment as the same thing, but there’s...
Developing Spiritual Discernment
Titus 1 In our individualistic society, we may think we don’t need anyone’s help in...
The Source of Peace
John 15:5-8 Did you know God offers serenity of heart to all believers? The Holy...
God Is in Control
Psalm 103:19-22 In today’s psalm, David discusses a fundamental attribute of God: His sovereignty. This...
Clothed With Power
Luke 24:44-49 The power of the Holy Spirit, which Jesus referred to as “the promise...