In Psalm 73 we see that even the psalmist fell into the danger of comparing himself to others. He succumbed to envy and self-pity. He began to doubt… read more

What does it mean to have God working for us? First of all, it means that we are never alone, no matter what overwhelming problem we face. “God… read more

All of us face giants in our lives—whether individual, national, or global giants. What determines victory or defeat when facing these giants? … read more

If you follow the news, you see catastrophic events taking place worldwide. How do you react to these events? … read more

“Because I live, you also will live” (John 14:19). Jesus said these words on the night He was betrayed by one of His friends, just hours… read more

The spread of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID—19)1 across the world and throughout our communities leads many people to ask why a good… read more

Death is our great, inescapable enemy, for we are all destined to die and then face judgment (see Ecclesiastes 7:2; Hebrews 9:27). And we were… read more

My family’s TV viewing habits have changed quite a bit over the years. It doesn’t seem that long ago that we would gather around the TV,… read more

Many people today, even professing Christians, wake up Easter morning and think, “Well, if Jesus did rise from the dead, so what?” … read more

Sheltering in during the pandemic has left me with more downtime than I’m used to. And watching too much news tends to increase my anxiety… read more

On Easter Sunday, we enjoy the good news of the resurrection. We sing songs about the empty tomb. We listen to the pastor tell us how Christ… read more

Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 20-26. Think about what it must have been like to arrive at Jesus’ tomb Easter morning, full of sorrow, only to… read more

“It is finished” (John 19:30). … read more

The final statement from the cross was only recorded by John. John was there. He heard every word from the lips of the Lord Jesus Christ on the… read more

As Jesus nears the end of His agony, we meditate on the sixth statement from the cross: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit”… read more

With everyone’s life disrupted, I find I am having many conversations with worried colleagues, friends, and family. One friend even got me to… read more

It's a strange combination. … read more

As we continue to meditate on Jesus’ statements from the cross, today we look at just two words: “I thirst” (John 19:28, ESV). … read more