Yesterday, we looked at three provisions believers can count on during adversity: God’s presence, a pathway through trouble, and potential to grow. Today, let’s explore two more. Protection. God doesn ...
We get an early morning text or see the announcement on Facebook: A friend’s mom or spouse or child has died. We feel heartbroken for them. We search for information about the arrangements. We make ...
Generosity is an attitude of gladly sharing whatever we might have, regardless of our wealth. Scripture reveals that openhanded lavishness is an attribute of God (Deut. 28:12). And as part of His ...
The Christian life isn’t free of responsibilities. God’s Word is filled with His instructions about how to treat people in our various circles and ways to enrich those relationships by giving of ...
In A Christmas Carol, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows Ebenezer Scrooge grave images of his future. Scrooge cries, “No, Spirit! Oh, no, no! ... Hear me! I am not the man I was … Why show me ...
It’s our hope today that you’re in a season of abounding joy. But we know that might not always be the case. The troubles of life can easily undermine our joy and rob us of our peace. For those ...
What does it mean to save the world? And what does it look like to be glorified? If the answers were based solely on earthly values, we might expect domination through power and position would be the ...
Man is a hungry being, and he is keen for more than food. We long for not only meaningful things like companionship, accomplishment, and financial security but also simple things like short checkout ...
Barbara continued, “Don’t you worry about me, friends. I’m fine.” She looked around the room expectantly and said, “God is good—all the time!” There was a moment of silence before a couple of women ...