How All Things Connect in Christ
As the final psalms call all creation to praise God, they reveal a powerful truth echoed throughout Scripture: everything is connected in God's redemptive plan.
Praise Ye The Lord!
Note that the psalmist declared that it is good to sing praises to our God, no talent necessary.
Where Is Your Hope?
Psalm 146 calls us to begin and end with praise while reminding us not to place our ultimate hope in human leaders.
Praying Through the Battle Within
We often pray urgently when facing physical danger, but we can be slower to seek God when the battle is happening within our own hearts.
Gifted for His Kingdom
Just as people in the Old Testament were given specific roles in serving the Temple and kingdom, believers today are given spiritual gifts to serve the church.
Everyone Has a Role
In the Old Testament, specific groups were responsible for the work of Temple worship. Through Christ, that calling has expanded: every believer is part of a royal priesthood and has a role in building up the church and sharing the gospel.
How Many Times a Day Do You Search For Something?
We search for information every day, but no search engine can know us completely.
A Prayer Over Labor Day
Lord, receive our work and our rest. May You be seen in us through our work each day.
The First Sin Is Often Pride
David allowed his success and accomplishments to become a source of pride, forgetting that his victories ultimately came from God.
Look How Far You’ve Come
When life feels difficult, it can be easy to focus so heavily on where we are that we forget where we have been. David’s story reminds us to look back and recognize God’s faithfulness.
If I’ve Told You Once, I’ve Told You a Thousand Times
When we pause to recognize the ways God has cared for us, gratitude becomes a natural response.
Choosing Who We Worship
Every day, we make choices about what deserves our attention, trust and worship. Psalm 135 reminds us that worldly idols are temporary, but God’s name and presence endure forever.
The Humility to Lead
Leadership comes with influence, pressure and responsibility—but true leadership begins with humility.
Out of the Depths, We Cry
Psalm 130 reminds us that crying out to God is not a sign of weakness—it is an honest response to our deep need for Him.
God is Present Today
It is good to look back and remember God’s faithfulness, but Psalm 46 reminds us that God is not only the God of our past—He is our “very present help in trouble.”
For Such a Time as This
The story of Esther reminds us that God can use every part of our lives—even seasons that seem insignificant, difficult, or forgotten—to accomplish His purposes.
More Than a Spiritual Check-In
Rather than simply checking off our spiritual routines, we are called to slow down, let God’s Word take root in our hearts and minds, and allow it to shape how we think, live, and reflect Christ.
Don’t Retire from God’s Work
When we read Scripture, we must be careful not to base our understanding on just one verse or one passage.
Trusting God Through Restoration
Seasons of loss and devastation can leave us feeling overwhelmed, whether we are rebuilding after a personal setback, a health crisis, a broken relationship, or a major life disruption.
Pray First, Then Press On
Nehemiah’s first response was not anger, fear, or retaliation. He prayed. Throughout the conflict, he continued to seek God’s help, make wise plans, and trust the Lord to fight the battle.