Although both the Pharisees and the disciples wanted to see Jesus accomplish the same end, none of them understood the real reason for his coming.

We tend to think of this instruction of Jesus as applying most to those who serve far away where we can’t go. But every believer has the responsibility to be a disciple-maker in every area of their everyday life,

Had a rough week? Look around, and you’ll see you’re not alone. This week’s posts acknowledge the fact that Christians suffer—but God is faithful. Read, reflect, and rekindle your trust in him as you consider again these quotes.

“How do I measure the worth of my life?” Writing now from a caregiver’s point of view, I’m coming to terms with new answers to that question.

We remember Esther’s big “for-such-a-time-as-this” moment. But we need to think about all the less noted moments before that, moments that made this one possible.

Jesus was not the hero wanted and expected by those who first encountered him. But he accomplished his purpose in ways no one would have anticipated.

We all probably want the ones we love and, frankly, ourselves to be among the mature, because maturity brings the best chance at a healthy and purposeful life.

Timothy would soon be without his mentor Paul. He would also be facing new and more difficult challenges in his ministry, and his older and wiser mentor was trying to prepare him for the journey yet to come.

Just as Nehemiah’s detractors used fear to try to stop his work, fear may distract us from the work God has for us to do.

Every Sunday we bring you this quick taste of the previous week’s posts. Skim this week’s list to remember ones you missed or want to read again.

All of us need encouragement, none more than I on that race . . . and this race . . . and every race!

I don’t know exactly when I started repeating and praying these three verses. But for at least 15 years, they have been a part of my daily routine. They have reminded me why I don’t need to be afraid.

Experts say the problem is increasing, but Solomon’s ancient wisdom can help those trapped by burnout today.

I have tried to live in such a way that I heard the nudge from God telling me what to do next. I’m noticing today that Paul’s words to Timothy can help me figure that out in the future.

I think I’m experiencing contentment, and then some struggle falls into my lap or lands on my shoulders. But I can’t deny the good that comes with godliness with contentment.

People-watching can be fun, sometimes even educational. But the bigger question is what people see when they’re watching us!

We have all we need from God, provided by him for us through Jesus. Which of this week’s posts speaks to your greatest need? Which would you like to share with a friend?

Although there’s nothing new about evil, facing it fresh every day threatens to overwhelm us. The psalmist can relate. God understands.

The apostle Paul used many images to describe the purpose and function of the church. Each one of them can help believers understand how to be the church today.

With each new generation there seems to be a higher expectation that any and everything should be instant. But as I read Proverbs, I’m thinking about time in the development of wisdom.