I have watched disagreements between believers develop and then denigrate into a war of words. The end result is two people perceiving one another as… read more

One of the most important things we can do as believers is to submit our wills and desires to Christ. He has a marvelous plan for our future, but we… read more

In James 5:7, we see patience and perseverance embodied in the example of the farmer: “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the… read more

God doesn’t want our half-hearted worship. Joshua told the people, “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for… read more

We must teach our children the art of spiritual warfare because the devil is fighting for their souls. We must allow them to watch how we do… read more

Only constant and focused prayer will keep us alert to subtle deception, flattering words, and the scheming of the ungodly. If we try to live as… read more

Even though we may be striving to obey God, we still may make mistakes or occasionally give in to fear or self-serving interests. … read more

When God miraculously brought His people out of slavery in Egypt, they quickly succumbed to ingratitude towards God. They grumbled and complained and… read more

Has God ever called you to a difficult task? Maybe you were led to witness to a friend or family member who was resistant to the Gospel. Or perhaps… read more

What does the Word of God say to a believing wife who has an unbelieving husband? And by implication, what does the Scripture say to a believing… read more

In June 2009, the Long family woke up to their worst nightmare. Their 23-year-old son, a private in the U.S. army, had been gunned down by an Islamic… read more

In ancient times, “runners” were often used to carry messages between an army and its king, such as the good news of a victory in battle.… read more

Every one of us is called by God to be a part of His global mission: making disciples of all nations. Yet many of us think that we are too weak or… read more

Many of us look at the staggering needs of the world today and say, “What can I do? Can I really make a difference for Christ?” But God… read more

We all have a role in spreading the Gospel message until the day of His return. Yet many of us routinely fail in following through on this… read more

Have you ever been ashamed of the Gospel? It’s not something Christians like to admit, but we all have experienced this feeling at some point.… read more

Jesus tells us, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But… 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