Unrealistic Expectations—Part 1
Do not be surprised. 1 Peter 4:12 (NIV) Examine your expectations of the Christian life in...
Discovering God’s Will
Life involves all kinds of choices—some are small and mundane, while others are more consequential....
What Does the True Christmas Spirit Look Like?
One of our family’s yearly Christmas traditions is to take the subway downtown and walk...
Listen for His Voice
In the Middle East, the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep is special. Sheep...
Some Women Without Olfactory Bulbs Can Still Smell—How?
The more scientists study the human body, the more obvious it is that we’re “fearfully...
Don’t Be Afraid
“Do not fear what they fear.” 1 Peter 3:14 (NIV) In Peter’s time many people...
God Is With Us
John 14:16-26 God is always with us, even though we at times cannot sense His...
Of This World?
When the Scientific Revolution commenced roughly 400 years ago, humans began to seek more rational...
Are You Fruitful or Just Busy?
Would you say that you are a multi-tasker? Would you declare that “There just isn’t...
Liberty from Captivity
. . . To proclaim liberty to the captives. Luke 4:18 No one but Jesus...
Hope Can Take You a Long Way
Whenever I counsel someone who is struggling with emotional strongholds, I always want to check...
The Power of Prayer
As I’ve traveled around the world proclaiming the gospel, the most common feeling that I’ve...
11,000 Scientists Argue the Global Population “[Ideally] Must Be . . . Gradually Reduced”
Ideas have consequences. And the climate change alarmism and hysteria sweeping the world certainly has...
What Will Come of Your Faithfulness?
When you fight temptation, you might ask yourself: Does it really matter? Two things here–one you can...
Is There Scientific Evidence for the Life After Death
Millions of people have claimed to have near death experiences. What evidence exists to support...
Cultivating a More Intimate Marriage, with Dennis & Barbara Rainey
The challenges and busyness of real life can squeeze romance out of a marriage. Dennis...
Having a Rich Prayer Life
Prayer is an amazing privilege because it involves conversation with our heavenly Father. Yet, if...
Of This World?
When the Scientific Revolution commenced roughly 400 years ago, humans began to seek more rational...
Singleness: Hiking a Beautiful, Arduous Hill
Singleness is a long hike up a steep hill with breathtaking views. Chances are, you’re...
Heart of a Believer
A spring locked, a fountain sealed. Song of Songs 4:12 In this metaphor, which has...
Lean on God
There is a myth in Christianity that I often hear people say. Maybe you have...
God’s Grace Was in the Beginning
Grace has been defined as the second chance we did not expect. Picture this: We...
Are “Adult Magazines” Immoral? Only 22% of Britons Say “Yes”
Abortion, pornography, and taking drugs—are these things immoral? Well, that depends on your foundation for...
Birthmarks on the True Believer
The Book of First John When you were saved, you became a child of God,...
When God Presses the Mute Button on Our Prayers
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to...
Knowing God Through Prayer
Victory in the Christian life flows from an intimate knowledge of God. If you would...
God’s Ordained Authority
1 Samuel 15:1-23 God has our best interests in mind. His plans for each believer...
Astronomy–Extraordinaire or Mundane?
We conclude our short series of posts on astronomy phenomena with a few more cosmic wonders we...
Are Challenges God’s Sign to Quit?
We knew God had called us to missions. Everyone agreed—we couldn’t have asked for clearer...
Let Jesus Flow through You
The word testament means “covenant.” So when you read the New Testament, you are actually reading about...