When God commands us to begin counting stars, it can be easy to abandon the call when circumstances in our lives begin to obscure our vision. … read more

Imagine looking up at the evening sky in the desert, somewhere in the Middle East, thousands of years ago. Think of all the brilliant stars you would… read more

Sadly, it is a common story in the Christian life that God calls us to something wonderful, but we settle for something mediocre along the way and… read more

We probably would not believe the number of people who are seeking to know the future. They worry about tomorrow because they feel out of control… read more

If God’s awesome power is available to us through the Holy Spirit, how can we tap into it? The answer is clear: We must acknowledge our utter… read more

God’s Word makes it clear that all humanity is born with a sin nature. Indeed, all mankind wants to live independently of God. … read more

Many times, we try to cope with the feelings of emptiness that result from sin by burying ourselves in work, relationships, or even church… read more

As Christians, there are days when we don’t feel that we are particularly blessed. But we are—and more so than we could ever imagine! In… read more

In his book of devotions Morning and Evening, Charles Spurgeon wrote, "[T]he first thing God requires of His child is obedience." But human… read more

After Jonah allowed God to use him, we see the greatest miracle in the book of Jonah: the salvation of the Ninevites. These cruel pagan people… read more

Read Jonah 1:17-2:10. Jonah’s prayer from the belly of the fish is honest and genuine. He doesn’t try to cover up his past failures;… read more

There are many ways we can react to a storm. We can try to run away from its source, or we can keep ourselves so busy that we don’t have a… read more

We can trace the origins of our storms to three primary sources. Some storms are of our own making—the direct consequence of sin in our lives.… read more

Jonah’s call to witness to the Ninevites was no easy task. These were not peaceful, easygoing pagans. This large city was the capital of the… read more

God never promised an easy life. In our service to Him, we will sometimes be called to certain tasks that are difficult or even frightening. In the… read more

Has God ever given you a task that created a sense of panic or dread in your heart? Maybe He was calling you to lead a small group in your home. Or… read more

God wants us to tell others about His love—not only through our words, but also through our actions. Saying “Jesus loves you” is… read more

In Luke 16:1-15, Jesus tells the parable about the shrewd manager. The manager had many faults, but he was smart enough to use his resources to plan… read more