Only constant and focused prayer will keep us alert to subtle deception, flattering words, and the schemes of the ungodly. If we try to live as… read more

When we become serious about being Christ’s disciples, Satan will work harder to discourage and to deceive us. And that is why we must know how… read more

Even though we may be striving to obey God, we still may make mistakes or occasionally give in to fear or self-serving interests. … read more

This is only a fable, but the principle is very true: There was a hunter who had taken aim at a very large and angry bear. The hunter was ready to… read more

Even if God’s strategy doesn’t make sense to us, faith will compel us to obey. The more time we spend with God and study His Word, the… read more

Have you ever been trapped by fear? When we allow fear to build up and to affect us continuously, we begin losing not only our joy but also our… read more

When God miraculously brought His people out of slavery in Egypt, they quickly succumbed to ingratitude toward God. They grumbled and complained and… read more

After God’s promise of victory to Joshua, God encouraged Joshua through His Word: “Be strong and very courageous. . . . Keep this Book of… read more

Has God ever called you to a difficult task? Maybe you were led to witness to a friend or family member who was resistant to the Gospel. Or perhaps… read more

Visionaries are people who see the big picture and are not afraid of change. They don't hold back, refusing to leave their comfort zones. … read more

God had promised to give the Israelites the land of Canaan. They simply had to believe His promise and take the land, but when they heard the… read more

Sometimes when we are so sure we know how something is supposed to go together, we’ll stop reading the instructions and simply scan them for… read more

God’s Word is an instruction manual for living, one that we must all learn to read and follow. The problem is that a lot of people—myself… read more

If you’ve ever undergone a surgical procedure, you know what it means to trust in a surgeon’s skillful hands. The scalpel he uses can… read more

Why are so many people afraid of what the Bible has to say? Out of one side of their mouths, they say it’s just another book, but out of the… read more

We’ve already talked about mirrors—how they show us what we look like and what needs to change. But imagine that all you had in your… read more

This morning, when you got out of bed, did you look in the mirror? You probably took a shower, got dressed, brushed your teeth, and ran a comb… read more

Before Jesus began His public ministry, He went out into the wilderness for forty days and forty nights “to be tempted by the devil”… read more