Frank Santora
“But since you excel in everything — in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you — see that you also excel in this grace of giving” (2 Corinthians...
David Burchett
Travel can be wonderful. But business travel is generally more like death by paper cuts. A frustrating airport concession stand moment revealed my own need to open the gifts of grace daily....
Candice Lucey
There can be no question that this distressing, harmful, or evil spirit was sent to Saul according to God’s will. But how can one reconcile the Lord’s choice of Saul with the later decision to torment...
Mel Walker
It is a natural human inclination to think that living through trials and negative circumstances would not be an occasion for joy. Choosing to respond to life’s difficult situations with inner content...
Blair Parke
Praying for ourselves can be a daunting task if we don’t typically take the time to send our prayers up to God. But realize that just as He wants to know when you ask for blessings for other people, H...
Kristi Walker
If you’re lacking joy or peace or both, try trusting God and putting your hope in Him and Him alone (Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 42:5). He is “the God of hope,” so run to Him when you’re feeling hopeless....
Heather Adams
I underrated all of these when I was newer to the faith, but now I study and refer to them often. Each one contains a powerful message about who we are in Christ and the way to live righteously. ...
Mike Leake
The story of Habakkuk is really the story of the Bible, at least post Genesis 3. Human wickedness runs rampant and is in need of judgment. God’s love and patience make it look as if justice will not h...
Emma Danzey
His kindness came to us. Jesus, the incarnate deity, came to earth to show us the greatest act of kindness and love on the cross at Calvary. Death was defeated and not only that, by the Holy Spirit we...
Ruth Clemence
It's that time of year when many of us are making resolutions, hoping to become a new and better person come January. But what does the Bible teach about the new self, and what are some tips for becom...
Melissa Henderson
Prayers for first responders for safety and protection are appreciated and needed. Have you heard the sound of sirens approaching or seen the red lights of a fire truck or ambulance flashing? ...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
The word “backslide” can have many connotations, but what does backslide mean in the Bible? To answer that question, we must first consider what people have backslidden from, and then whether their po...
Ashley Hooker
Biblical characters like David, Job, Nehemiah, Paul, and others dealt with depression during their lifetimes. During those times when they were feeling down, they all looked to God for encouragement a...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
For a few moments, let’s examine the nature of God’s wrath, identify how it differs from human anger, and discover what it means for us as believers in a fallen world....
Elizabeth Vince
If I were precious to Him, why would He allow me to suffer?...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
To be the people God wants us to be, we must show self-control. But what does the Bible say about achieving that? What advice does it give about achieving self-control?...
Maybe this is the year you want to plow some new ground spiritually. ...
The root cause of worry is not misplaced priorities. It's misplaced faith. It's a failure to grasp the gospel of a God worthy of our trust....
Meg Bucher
Jesus flipped a table in the temple out of righteous anger. There will be times in life where we will be called to have courage to get righteously mad....