Might you be looking for greatness in all the wrong places?
Jesus' unconventional approach to greatness, exemplified by his embrace of children and emphasis on selfless service, challenges conventional wisdom and calls for a reevaluation of personal goals and values.
Sometimes only one choice is best when you feel you must act now
Fear and fatigue can distort our perceptions, as seen when Jesus calmed his disciples' fears during a storm, emphasizing the reassurance and guidance available through prayer.
How should we feel when it seems clear, “There isn’t enough”?
When Elisha’s servant was told to give the bread to the 100 he asked, “How can I set this before 100 men?” It seemed obvious that the amount was insufficient to the need.
Maybe we’re supposed to extend the Kingdom more than defend the cause
After thinking about the psalmist’s outcry to God, I decided I, like him, have a troubling tendency to tell God how to do his work.
How to react when the spreadsheet says you don’t have enough
The contrast between worldly success and spiritual sufficiency highlights a recurring tension: while culture often demands excess and perfection, embracing God's sufficiency can lead to deeper contentment and alignment with spiritual values over material achievements.
As we deal with our troubles, we can point others to God
What if the difficult things we go through and the suffering we experience have something to do with advancing the gospel? Would it stir more resolve and commitment to the places he has put us or to the people we are called to serve?
When we wait and watch, God’s need-quenching blessings spring forth
Surrendering to God's plan requires faith in His reasons and timing, acknowledging His sovereignty and provision in every circumstance.
No better invitation: ‘Taste and see that the Lord is good’
Ultimately, Psalm 34 serves as a testimony to God's faithfulness and goodness, offering assurance to believers that He is a reliable source of strength and deliverance in every circumstance of life.
Jesus may not do what we want and when we want it, but he will prevail
Ultimately, embracing Jesus' kingdom plan brings fulfillment, peace, and the promise of eternal reward, outweighing any momentary desire for personal control or immediate gratification.
I’m learning what the Bible teaches: God specializes in ‘slim to none’
Many scenarios in life, mirrored in biblical tales, illustrate the triumph of faith over seemingly insurmountable odds.
You can raise them well, but they still have to make their own choices
As we follow Jesus, our children and even our adult children will notice and remember.
How to find the assurance we need for life in these uncertain times
The things God initiates God finishes.
Pause and consider all the ways God has brought blessings to your life
We need to thank God for his divine favor and blessings!
A better home is coming, but there’s so much to do with this one
Be of good courage. Aim to please the Lord.
The only way we can hope to cope when the task seems overwhelming
God will keep his promises every time and every day of our journey.
The example and teaching of Jesus lead us to keep on praying!
We should always pray and never lose heart because God has already demonstrated his faithfulness to us over and over again.
God helped Joshua fight his battles, and he’ll help us fight ours, too
Consult with God in prayer ahead of your decisions.
Want to see that God is good for whatever you’re facing? Read Psalms
God will save and rescue his children and all will find refuge and restoration.
Been goin’ around the mountain? Maybe it’s time to take a new path
God is not simply a God of history but a living God who loves us and calls us into his promises.
When loving my neighbor meant returning his horse from my front lawn
Paul said it this way: “Owe no man anything, save to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law.”