The phrase “get ready” is often a warning of impending war. But when God tells you to get ready because the enemy is advancing, be confident that He will bring the victory....

When we think of jealousy, don’t we usually think of suspicion, greed, distrust, and selfish motives? If that’s all we know about jealousy, it’s no wonder we have a hard time believing it to be a characteristic of God…even though He’s described that way in Scripture at least ten different times....

So many verses in the Bible talk about God being our song and our salvation, including Isaiah 12:2, Psalm 89:1, and Psalm 118:14. The Lord is the giver of our songs....

Even within their mother’s womb Jacob and Esau were struggling and competing against each other. So much so that Rebekah inquired of God, “Why is this happening to me?” Rebekah understood this was more than merely a physical battle but one that held spiritual ramifications, which the Lord revealed to her when she prayed to Him....

It’s not the bold or the beautiful who make the biggest difference. It isn’t always the obvious, the applauded, or the recognized who change the world....

In this story in Exodus, Moses is giving God all the reasons why he’s not qualified to lead God’s people out of bondage, and the Lord’s answer to him, “What is that in your hand?” (Exodus 4:2). God didn’t ask Moses, “What’s your highest level of education,” “Who is your family?” or, “What is your net worth?”  When David heard the nine-foot tall giant hurling insults against his personal friend—Jehovah God—he didn’t ask for heavy armor; in fact, he turned it down....

There are aspects of the fall season that make it distinctive. For some, it may be the anticipation of a fall carnival, the changing colors of the leaves, or the arrival of pumpkin-spiced latte on a menu....

While showing my grandson a video of a bird hatching out of its shell, he asked if we could help it. He became very sad watching the baby bird struggle to get free. ...

Today’s Bible duo is Noah and God. Many know Noah was in the ark for an extended period of time during the deluge God sent upon earth....

When it feels like life is falling apart, perhaps it’s actually just falling into place. Our perspectives are often colored by circumstances that seem insurmountable; but in reality, they’re minuscule in the eyes of the Father....