Contentment comes from something far different than arguing about words or devoting oneself to money.

“Foolish, ignorant controversies”—they’re everywhere! But the apostle gives believers a simple strategy for rising above them.

Throughout history, we see both factors at work. The challenge is to see which is most present today.

Paul admitted sin, but then compared it to the perfect love and unending grace of God through Christ. Not a bad attitude for any of us!

“How long must I wait for an answer, God? Are you even there?” Read Habbakuk, a short book buried in the back of the Old Testament, and see how current it sounds today!

Help, hope, and practical strength for everyday life in Christ. Find it in this week’s posts, and choose at least one to forward to a friend.

Five days after my traumatic auto accident, I can identify with the help the psalmist promised from God.

Closing verses of Paul’s letter to the Colossians offer us practical advice for relating well to those who don’t follow Christ.

Paul’s commitment to people he’d never met sets the standard for our lives of sacrificial service.

With your name comes your reputation. And your reputation is formed by factors that may have little to do with what some people think is most important.

Sometimes I like an old garment best. But usually it just doesn’t work to mix the old with the new, spiritually as well as physically.

The love of God is more than a sentimental feeling to enjoy. It is a powerful force that demands a response. Decide how you’re responding to his love as you remember and share some of this week’s posts.

A visit to Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminded me to broaden my appreciation for what —and who—God has created.

God’s creation displays dazzling variety in all of life. And he promises to see that same diversity among his people in Heaven. Our challenge: do we see it here on earth?

It’s probably wrong to eavesdrop on another’s prayer, but I think Paul wants us to hear—and repeat—his prayer in Ephesians 3.

We all know more about death than we’d like, but Paul talks about a different kind of death, a death some don’t realize they’ve experienced, a death everyone can escape.

Some remember how hard a no-power-assisted turn can be if you do it with one hand. My other hand was around my girlfriend’s shoulder when I made the turn. I did fine until I hit the pothole that jarred the car into a short cement post.

The worship that changed me as a youth still challenges me now. I’m encouraged to pause and “bless the Lord” every day.

Think about those you meet every day, your family members or co-workers or neighbors. Have you thought about how your relationships with these people are a reflection of or boost to your relationship with God? This week’s posts help here. Choose a couple to read again. Maybe you’ll find one to share with one of these people in your life!

Many speak of friends, but we too seldom see friendship as a spiritual pursuit.