Sooner or later crisis comes to all of us. Psalm 62 shows us what to do, where to go, whom to seek, when the crisis comes to us.

Throughout the centuries many people have felt it important to document their stories. We can be glad for accounts of spiritual progress—and others will be blessed to read what we could write.

They couldn’t stay awake even one hour to pray with Jesus while he was in agony. Were these really the right guys to lead his mission in the future?

These three words have stirred emotions since the time of Jesus, which is exactly why we still need to think about them today.

The example of Jesus shows us the power in touch. The admonition of Paul reminds us about the calling of compassion.

We can sing praises of expectancy, even if we don’t understand how the blessing will come.

Some have achieved what we might have thought impossible. But their impossible is nothing like the impossible things God has done!

There is a high price for divisive behavior. And, as this story shows, it might be a higher price than one would ever choose to pay.

The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus, and sometimes we do too—for sadly similar reasons.

The story of Moses and his people investigating the Promised Land is rich in implications for the faith of believers today.

Dean asked writers to tell how they’re being a model of their faith. I prefer to think about it in slightly different terms.

If we have ever led anything or anyone, we can relate to the complaints Moses heard. Can we relate to the actions he took?

Some like lists, and others avoid them. Those in both groups can benefit from the Scripture’s simple approach to pleasing God.

God’s presence with the Israelites told them whether to stop or go. We have his presence, too, and it is even more wonderful than what they experienced.

Before we consider this story and give up on our own faith, we need to read more carefully and think more clearly.

Would we be embarrassed for others to know this is the question we’re most asking about ourselves?

Even in our translations of the original Bible texts, the very words ring with meaning. Here are two that are striking: "But God…”

There is wisdom in knowing when to speak up and when to keep silent. Maybe the secret is in learning to listen to God.

Jesus healed two blind men, but they weren’t the only ones who couldn’t see clearly.

Jesus said his followers are to be known for their love. But the struggle against hatred is real.