God’s people couldn’t imagine that salvation would arise from their defeat. And we sometimes cannot see how hope will conquer today’s bleak problems. But God’s promises are available to those with eyes of faith.

What trust this landowner placed in the hands of the caretakers! What does this say about what God wants from us?

Life is better with Jesus as Lord and the Bible as our standard. While affirming that, this week’s posts also say YOU are better with Jesus as Lord and the Bible as your standard. Be inspired to set higher goals as you read some of these posts again.

We may look at the seemingly superhuman feats of Olympic athletes and just move on. Or we might ask if personal improvement is something we could achieve, too.

Some tried to trip him up with their questions. Another desperately struggled to believe. All of them challenge us to think afresh about our faith.

One said no but then thought better and went to do it. One said yes but never got around to following through. Which was better? And which reminds you most of yourself?

The one-hour workers were paid the same as those who showed up first thing in the morning! Of course, this wasn’t fair, but are we really interested in God being fair?

Trying to win an argument or make a friend on social media? Now the impossible problem of social media conflict will be tackled by artificial intelligence. But the Bible offers better strategies.

The young king did well for years . . . and then he tried to assume for himself a job that God had given someone else. In his tragedy is a warning for all of us.

“Spiritual progress will always be accompanied by spiritual battle.” Today’s review comes with the prayer that this week’s posts are strengthening you against whatever attack our enemy may be throwing at you.