Our culture is full of false interpretations of love. Day by day, true love is being buried under an avalanche of selfishness and confusion. … read more

Love lifts a broken heart—not just any love but the love of God. Many of us have sung James Rowe’s hymn, “Love Lifted Me.”… read more

God's redemptive love for us is beyond anything this world offers. There is nothing we can do to earn it. It is a free gift that God has chosen… read more

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Read Matthew 5:13. When Jesus declared to the gathered crowds, “You are the salt of the earth,” it was a shocking statement. He was… read more

When praising God, what do you say? Your words are important because they reveal what is in your heart (see Matthew 12:34). Your praise reveals the… read more

Most of the questions we ask concerning life do not have answers clearly defined in God’s Word. For example, there is not a Scripture advising… read more

When trials come and frustrations build, we often look for a way out from under the pressure. We may overlook the fact that God has a plan even for… read more

Not only do we receive God’s power in our lives when we acknowledge our weakness, but God’s power in us works best when we keep the… read more

Most people not only admire power, they crave and long for it. People pursue power—whether it is physical, intellectual, political, or… read more

King David called God his “rock.” Whenever David found his security, his family, or his reputation under attack, he ran to the cleft of… read more

In Psalm 110, we see Jesus’ power is a priestly power. Verse 4 says, “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a… read more

Many times when we hear the word journey, we imagine time spent along broad vistas with restful pastures. The word even sounds poetic. … read more

Scientists and psychologists alike have researched different ways to overcome fear. Some believe they can develop drugs to combat phobias, while… read more

As we face growing challenges both personally and globally, we mustn’t let our hearts melt within us. Instead, we must stand firm and stand… read more

Biblically speaking, shame can be a healthy response to sin. When we know we have done something that violates God’s commands, shame rises up… read more