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.

Most of the time I can ignore criticism, but the enemy knows when I’m tired, I’m vulnerable to the negativity. But I don’t have to give in to it!

When I find myself stuck between my problems and my weaknesses, I do well to imitate King Asa.

We need God at every age, through every stage of our life. But our biggest challenge may be to help the next generation discover that, too.

The more people involved, the greater the chance of forgetting the original mission. Maybe this is why Paul made such a big deal of the mission when he wrote the Corinthians.

“My grace is sufficient for you” threatens not to satisfy in our more-is-better world.

After reading all the ways the Corinthians needed to improve, think about how we can, too.

Where would you rather be: here with your stuff and your friends, or in Heaven with Jesus? You know the “right” answer, but do you believe it?

“We have this treasure in jars of clay.” And that’s exactly the best place for it to reside! Encouragement for anyone feeling fragile today . . .

Sometimes we Christians look more like a whipped team of losers than a triumphant procession following our victorious Savior. Here’s one way to change that.

Add a worker and the work becomes more productive—and complicated. How do we deal with the imperfections all of us bring to the job?

Paul lived and served without pretense or profit. And his example can help us share the gospel today.

Paul reminds people of faith that we can have unshakable hope because of the faithfulness of God. He can and will provide strength and comfort. However, his comfort is not just sympathy and warm feelings. God’s comfort literally provides strength to our very souls.

Does your life matter? According to Paul, the answer lies at the very heart of the gospel. Read, and be encouraged.

Here’s my attempt to describe the “love chapter“ with different words so that I don’t just skim Paul’s familiar and powerful message to us. Read this and then read 1 Corinthians 13 and ask God to help you love others as he loves you.

Never forget what’s most important. Whether we discuss business, family, government, our health, or other concern, there has to be a foundation. There are basics and fundamentals we build upon. As Paul nears the end of 1 Corinthians, he reminds the church about the foundation.

Fathers and sons need each other, but even if you didn’t get the wisdom you need from your dad, look for it. Wisdom is out there for those who seek it.

The Corinthian Christians were immature in many ways, but nowhere was this more serious than in what they misunderstood about spiritual gifts.

No matter the adversary, God will help you prevail. But to get his greatest help we may need to sacrifice our first instinct.

Competition is an expected component of our life in this culture. But the apostle calls us to something different, even more challenging, and ultimately the way to peace.