Several years ago, a good, very godly friend of mine lost his wife to cancer. It was devastating. We had prayed and prayed for her recovery, but there was no sign of God’s healing hand. Jim sat by his wife’s side all day, every day. Anything he could do to make his wife more…
A Message Precisely for You
When was the last time you heard God speak to you in your spirit? I believe God desires to communicate with each of us on a daily basis — in fact, as often as we need to hear from Him, which may be several times in a day. He always has a message for…
Showing God
Hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? — Romans 8:24 Do you have a preconceived idea about how God is going to meet your needs? Throughout the years, I’ve encountered a number of people who have explained how they believed the Lord should answer their petitions.…
Your Prince of Peace
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests. — Luke 2:14 NIV Does your heart yearn for peace? The hectic nature of Christmas sometimes inspires more weariness, conflict, loneliness, and feelings of unworthiness than the joy promised by the angels at Christ’s birth. The tumult…
The Promise of Blessing
What is a blessing? So often in our world today, blessing is defined as “prosperity.” But a blessing is so much more. A blessing from God is a gift that is intended for our eternal benefit or good. A genuine blessing always has an eternal component. The Brokenness and Blessing of Paul The apostle Paul…
Be His Example
Be His Example Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven. — Matthew 5:16 Whether you realize it or not, you’re an example. It doesn’t matter if you think you’re too weak or inadequate to be one —…
8 Must-Read Books for Fall
As the seasons change and the days draw shorter, it’s time to fall into a good book! Whether you’re looking for a great weekend read or a gift for a loved one, you’ll find inspiring messages, encouraging stories, and Biblical guidance within these pages. Get excited for new releases from some of our favorite Christian authors…
God Wants the Best for Us
Often when tragedies strike or hard times engulf us, we ask, “Where’s God?” In asking this question, we make the assumption that God must not have known what was about to befall us or else, if He were powerful enough, He would have prevented it. Or we assume that God must not love us, because…