The Hope of Surrender
We had the sentence of death within ourselves so that we would not trust in...
Rejoice in God’s Compassionate Love
O Lord of Hosts, how long will you have no mercy on Jerusalem? . ....
New Emojis (2020): Male Bride, Woman in a Tuxedo, Gender-Neutral Santa
With a new year comes a host of new things—including a new set of emojis for your...
True Faith, Hope, and Love at Work
Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ—His death and resurrection—is our only means of salvation. Our...
Two Enemies of the Gospel
Through Christ and for his name’s sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people...
Kingdom Stewardship Volume 1
God has a house, and it’s called His kingdom. Not only does He own the...
Sharing Our Faith
We live in a world where few people are looking for God. But anyone who...
Feeding the Birds
Since our 2002 arrival in northwest Illinois in a unique region called “The Driftless Area”...
When Date Night with Your Spouse Goes South . . . Again
My husband, Trevor, and I have a bad track record when it comes to date...
The Gift of Time
Jesus Christ existed before time. He is the Lord over time. Yet out of love...
The Lord Was There
. . . although the Lord was there . . . Ezekiel 35:10 Edom's princes...
Conquering Hidden Fears
How do you conquer hidden fears? First, you identify what is causing you to feel...
New Study: Butterfly Wings More Than Just Scales
God’s creation is amazing. Whether we look to the heavens at the massive scale of...
When Prayer Becomes a Crushing Burden
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive...
Salvation Is From God
Do you ever doubt that you’re saved? Once we ask Jesus into our heart, we’re...
Building Up One Another
As a child of God, you have a very special relationship with other Christians. Paul’s...
I Have Redeemed You
I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return...
Has God Put More on You than You Can Bear?
There is a myth in Christianity that I often hear people say—maybe you have even...
Hope in Times of Trial
The Christians at Thessalonica were experiencing tremendous hardship when Paul sent a second letter to...
Study: Neanderthals Could Swim and Dive
When you first learned about Neanderthals, you were probably told they were less-than-intelligent brutes who...
An Illustration of Faith
“I have made you a father of many nations.” Romans 4:17 (NIV) Romans 4 may be...
Confronting Closed Doors
Acts 16:1-13 Closed doors can be frustrating. Paul knew exactly how that felt. On his...
Dual Reality
Our current series of posts has concluded that UAPs are real. They were commonly called UFOs in the...
True Girl Pajama Party: One Night Can Fill Your Daughter with Truth
“Girls at the center of teen mental health crisis.” “Teen depression rates are rising faster...
Our Desire for Christ’s Fellowship
Tell me . . . Where you pasture your flock, where you make it lie...
God is the Greater Force
Most of us know what it feels like to be alone in the dark. If...
Why Teaching the Idea of Evolution Accurately Is So Important
“Major Misconceptions . . . [About] the Major Points of Evolution” The article was all about how professors at...
Our Weapon Against Deception
When we become serious about being Christ's disciples, Satan will work harder to discourage and...
How Sin Leaves Us Needing the Intervention of God
Sin runs in the blood; grace does not. Many churches are actively erasing this truth....
Go to the Ant
Proverbs 6:6-11 If you’ve ever battled ants in your kitchen, you might describe them as...