Abraham continued to face consequences for circumventing God’s plan regarding his descendants. Ishmael, the child he fathered through his… read more

In fervently seeking God's will for our lives, there are moments when we clearly hear God's voice. And there are moments when we do not wait… read more

Disobedience disrupts our walk of faith. Even though God had promised Abraham many descendants, he and his wife Sarah had yet to bear any children.… read more

There are times when we confuse our happiness with God’s will. When everything is running smoothly and we are as happy as can be, we presume… read more

Sometimes life can give us more than we can handle. There are moments when our burdens topple the smooth plans we have made for our lives. Our… read more

There is a children's story about a dog with a big, juicy bone crossing over a small footbridge. He stops long enough to gaze down into the pool… read more

As we read yesterday, Abraham did finally obey God and made it to Canaan. But Abraham’s obedience did not mean that his life would suddenly… read more

If we are truly trusting in God’s plan and providence, then we will live in obedience to His will for our lives. Our trust in God is not meant… read more

Abraham's life was one of obedience. While he was not perfect, he certainly was a man who wanted to obey God. He went from worshiping many gods… read more

God has given us many points of contact with others, whether through our jobs, our family, our community, our neighborhood, or even our church, to… read more

Believers with the Holy Spirit gift of giving have learned that money is meant to be a servant and not a master. Gifted givers look at their money… read more

Just as all believers exercise the gift of faith, we should all exercise the gift of giving—giving our time, talent, and treasures for the… read more

When someone has the gift of healing, that person heals others out of a desire to bring God the glory He deserves. The spiritual gift of healing does… read more

How, then, do we exercise the gift of prophecy? We prophesy by applying the Word of God to every situation in our lives. The Bible has a word for you… read more

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