Today, there are professing Christians who believe that being a good person is the path to salvation. They do not feel like they need someone to save… read more

In Western culture, you may occasionally hear someone say, “I’m not a sinner. I’ve never killed anyone or robbed a bank. I’m… read more

Up until Christ’s birth in redemptive history, enjoying the privilege of being one of God’s people had been limited to the Jewish nation… read more

This Christmas, let us not be consumed in our pursuit of the perfect gift. Instead, let us be consumed with the joy of inviting others to behold the… read more

Jesus came to open our spiritual eyes. When we walk by faith and not by sight, we’ll have the strength to weather any storm. … read more

In the Christian life, admission of weakness leads us to true strength because we rely not on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. … read more

It is only with spiritual hearts and minds that we can begin to comprehend what Christ’s birth began. … read more

As Christ’s followers, we will face hardship—but we can do so knowing that we are victorious in Him. … read more

As we celebrate Christ’s first coming, we must remember that He is our conquering King who will soon return to place all things under His… read more

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Christmas teaches us the paradoxical nature of the Christian faith. By accepting what we cannot fully comprehend, we declare that God is God and we… read more

A paradox is an apparent contradiction that conceals a profound Truth—and the Bible is filled with paradoxes. We triumph by first surrendering… read more

Our world promotes an unhealthy elevation of self. Yet the Bible tells us, “The Lord sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the… read more

For hundreds of years, artists have portrayed Mary the mother of Jesus as a beautiful woman. But the Bible never mentions her physical appearance.… read more

God’s grace gives us a glorious present. Life without Christ is a dreadful condition, but when grace comes in and we repent and turn to Christ,… read more

Today there are countless ways to address self-image, self-esteem, self-acceptance, and self-fulfillment. While these themes are pervasive in our… read more

Throughout Scripture, we see the heart of God and the depth of His disappointment when His people forget about Him and His past mercies, blessings,… read more

Over the past few years, many people have asked whether God is really in control. Trials, tragedies, and feelings of insecurity have altered the way… read more