The world today values personal effort and applauds those who are “self-made. ” Scripture corrects this tendency toward self-elevation in Romans 12:3 (NIV): “…Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought…” Proverbs 3:7 gives a similar warning against being deceived into believing wisdom comes as a result of your own efforts....

Are you familiar with the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15? This parable teaches us about how God will always welcome home the lost—no sin is too great for Him to forgive....

Do you have heart disease? Are your spiritual arteries clogged with hatred, bitterness, and/or un-forgiveness? Are you rejoicing in another’s misfortunes? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, it is time for a heart transplant. Many suffer from heart disease without realizing it....

Does it seem that everyone has reacted differently to the pandemic? During the spring when schools were closed, the young kids thought they were on vacation. Teenagers were in a strange place apart from friends....

When your relationship with someone grows and becomes more intimate, you conjure up meaningful names that exemplify the individual. What about Christ, your Lord? From A to Z, who is Jesus to you? Perhaps your list may include some of these notable names: Advocate....

A shepherd’s job is to gather, feed, and protect his sheep. Do you think of yourself as a sheep? The Lord refers to you as “the sheep of His pasture” (Psalm 100:3 NLT)....

King David asks a pretty valid question in Psalm 8. Why would such a cosmic God be interested in us, such minute pieces of the puzzle? ...

Have you ever had a brand new jar of something, let's say pickles, and the lid would not budge no matter how hard you twisted it. You bang it against the countertop; nothing....

The picture of our life is slanted. We can’t see the future....

On the days that it seems hard to put one foot in front of the other, the specter of discouragement can loom large. But quitting isn’t really an option for believers in Jesus....