When we look at the relationship Jesus had with His disciples, we see that one of His primary concerns was for them to grow in faith. What does it… read more

The apostle Paul understood the daily power of God’s grace as he experienced his great thorn: … read more

We all have days when it seems like everything is working against us. Your son missed the school bus; your daughter left her lunchbox at home; you… read more

Sometimes our vision fails us. We look at the muck and mire of our own lives, the shambles that lie at our feet, and wonder aloud how God could do… read more

What does it mean to have God working for us? First of all, it means that we are never alone, no matter what overwhelming problem we face. “God… read more

If you have ever tried to read a book by candlelight during a power blackout, you know that the dim and flickering flame provides poor illumination… read more

There is a great deal of misconception about what it means to discern the will of God for your life. I have met people who mistakenly thought that by… read more

Have you ever wondered what good stewardship entails and why it matters? A faithful steward does not allow pride, greed, or the desire to be popular… read more

In spite of the hostility and persecution all around them, the Thessalonians welcomed the Good News with the joy of the Holy Spirit. The same Holy… read more

Death is a frightening and mysterious subject. Ignorance only increases our confusion and fear. Knowledge brings blessing. So Paul wants the… read more

Have you been persecuted for your faith? You may not have been physically harmed, but maybe you were ridiculed by friends. Or perhaps you were denied… read more

As Christians, we will face opposition because of our faith. A neighbor might snub us, for example, or a co-worker may ridicule us. In the middle of… read more

Sometimes in his letters, Paul seems so strong and confident, so full of faith, that he appears to be a spiritual superhero. But Paul was as human as… read more

In the opening verses of 1 Thessalonians, Paul describes ten distinctive traits of the Thessalonian believers: (1) They had a working faith, (2) they… read more

We often think of waiting as something we do passively, inactively. We wait in line at the DMV, we wait for a bus, we wait in the doctor’s… read more

A few years ago, there were a number of scientific writings dealing with the nova experience (from the Latin word novus or “new”). The… read more

When you pray for the Kingdom of God to come and for His will to be done, you are asking for three things. First, you are praying for God’s… read more

tongue, and nation. As the bride of Christ, our role is to prepare for the Lord’s return. How do we prepare? … read more