Ed Jarrett
We messed up and God is working to fix the problem. But is that really the case? Was the fall an unfortunate failure on the part of humanity that God is working to overcome? Or was the fall a necessar...
Kirstyn Mayden
Mary, Jesus' mother, is an almost larger-than life figure. But in reality, she faced many of the same doubts, fears and uncertainties as we do today. Here are five lessons from her story in the Bible,...
Melissa Henderson
When reading or hearing the words ‘He restores my soul’, a sense of peace and comfort can be found. ...
Barb Peil
Once a year, everyone should fly into their home airport at sunset. That’s what I did today and it was amazing. Little did I realize that less than ten minutes flying-time south of downtown Chicago i...
Ruth Clemence
Many people suffer from seasonal depression or feel down in the winter. The trees seem lifeless, we spend a lot more time inside, and it gets darker earlier and for longer stretches of the day. It can...
Jessica Brodie
When trials comes, it’s hard to escape the pain and suffering that usually follows, whether it’s physical pain or emotional and spiritual. Tears may course down our cheeks, while loneliness, anguish, ...
Mark Altrogge
What? Are you serious? What good can it possibly be to have a difficult child? Or a teen who struggles with sin? Or a child who rebels against you? Challenges with our children are as much (or more) a...
Sheila Alewine
Do you doubt your salvation? You’re not alone. Many Christ-followers experience times when their faith wavers and the enemy whispers accusations that cause them to doubt if they are really saved. Just...
Hope Bolinger
We have an infinite God who goes by many names. And these names, scattered throughout Scripture, often have a different meaning, showing us another facet of this wonderful creator, healer, and provide...
Blair Parke
Joy: that uncontainable, unexplainable feeling of delight that is written all over our faces, can lead to spontaneous dancing or skipping, and might even cause us to high-five everyone around us.Merri...
Michael Jakes
Though I am not an architect, I am sure that we can all agree that when it comes to the building of structures, foundations are important; a building’s integrity and stability are dependent upon it. A...
Pamela Palmer
The letter written by James was penned to Jewish Christians scattered throughout the Roman Empire. It contains many key themes, such as trials, faith and works, wisdom, and riches and poverty. The let...
Blair Parke
Joy: that uncontainable, unexplainable feeling of delight that is written all over our faces, can lead to spontaneous dancing or skipping, and might even cause us to high-five everyone around us.Merri...
Micah Maddox
Jesus gives us the example to follow in the face of temptation through His own temptation in the wilderness. He had fasted for 40 days and 40 nights and His flesh was weak. Mentally I cannot imagine t...
Britt Mooney
How does this inspiring Romans 15 verse about hope in Christ help us today?...
Betsy de Cruz
I had my first real experience with depression the year I prayed for more joy. In January, I was fired up to pray that 2009 would be the year of joy. I expected a great year, but by March, depression ...
Nathan Eshelman
The Lord Jesus has taken away the sting of death through his resurrection. Believers know that for all who are in union with Jesus, their bodies will be united to Christ after death and they anticipat...
Jeannie Myers
“God is within her, she will not fall” is emblazoned on mugs and shirts and necklaces as a war cry – remember who you are and lift your head. The phrase paints an image of a heroine standing tall as t...
Frank Santora
Jesus was making a statement that we must not get comfortable and ignore sin in our lives. In fact, He expects us to judge ourselves, repent and turn away from sinful things (and “cut it of...