It seems like every time we turn on the news, we hear about global disasters, terrorism, and political unrest. The frequency of these events seems to… read more

Some of the gifts of the Spirit are also commands given to all believers. For example, every believer must tithe, and yet, giving is listed as a gift… read more

The gifts of the Holy Spirit laid out in 1 Corinthians 12 are not simply human talents. They may not even be what we like or what best suits our… read more

When we do not seek the Holy Spirit’s filling each day, we become more and more influenced by our sinful nature. Paul warned the Galatians:… read more

When we are sealed by the Holy Spirit and experience the moment-by-moment filling of the Spirit, we begin to bear the fruit of the Spirit. We begin… read more

Spiritual gifts are not the same as natural talents. Every human being—Christian and non-Christian alike—is created in God’s own… read more

Love is the foremost attribute of our relationship with God. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that the Almighty Creator of the universe wants a… read more

To live a godly life in Christ we must: … read more

We can see the effectiveness of prayer by a righteous person through the Old Testament prophet Daniel. His prayers provide a model for us to follow.… read more

As children of God, not only do we have the gift of eternal life, but we have also gained His favor. God Himself will sustain us, strengthen us, and… read more

What is the secret to being content in any and every situation? Trusting in God’s redemptive power at work in you. … read more

To grow spiritually, we must exercise our faith by rejoicing in Christ and pressing on for the prize. … read more

To stand firm in faith, we must cultivate the joy of the Lord in our life. … read more

Have you ever played the comparison game? The rules are simple: Look at what other people have or do, and then desire those things or accomplishments… read more

As you search for comfort in your frustrations, learn how to identify the specific sources of impatience in your life. What are some common causes of… read more

Grumbling weakens our joy and destroys our witness. God made us for greater things. … read more

Jesus pursued joy by humbling Himself to exalt the Father, and so should we. … read more

Obedience to Christ completes our joy because the ways of God bring life, but the wages of sin is death. … read more