By Michael Youssef, Ph.D. … read more

Everyone loves to pull for the underdog. Whether in sports, business, or the movies, we always like to see the character with the most obstacles to… read more

At times, life will seem uncertain. Things we once held as familiar will change. This is when it helps to remember that God never changes. Throughout… read more

As we face discouraging events in our lives, there is a danger lurking—self-pity, which can quickly become a source of deadly comfort. The… read more

No one escapes difficulty. It is a part of living in a fallen world, but we do not have to live with feelings of defeat, discouragement, and… read more

When we find ourselves in one of life's darker moments, we often forget that Jesus is the light of the world. We grope in the dark for something… read more

Reading about the apostles of the New Testament, our views can be skewed somewhat by knowing the entire timeline of their ministry. We read… read more

One of our initial and natural responses to difficulty is to look for an immediate solution. We do not like tension and pressure in relationships. We… read more

While many men and women of the Bible sought earthly contentment apart from God, there were others whose unsettled lives ultimately drove them into… read more

You’ve probably heard the old adage popularized by Benjamin Franklin, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.”… read more

Many Christians have the erroneous belief that if they just try hard enough to be good then they can escape the trials of life. But the Bible teaches… read more

Many times, this becomes a routine prayer and we forget that the evil we face is the result of Satan’s handiwork. We quickly cry out to God… read more

Even after we pray and seek God, there may be a time of waiting for His answer to come. This waiting period is a crucial time in our lives as… read more

There are many people today preaching that you can have it all—money, influence, success—right now. But Jesus never promised His… read more

King Saul was on the hunt, but he wasn’t pursuing another army or some vile enemy of Israel. He was hoping to kill David, the man God had… read more

To walk in true confidence, we must realize its source. If we place our full confidence in our human abilities, we will be sorely let down time and… read more

Maybe you have just heard a negative remark that someone said about you, and fear and insecurity is gripping your heart. Waves of panic sweep over… read more

David experienced victory, but he also experienced failures, just as we do. Some of his failures were monumental. He dealt with defeat. He fumbled… read more