When you were in school, you would have to take regular tests. These tests let the teacher know where you stood on the material you needed to learn.… read more

Sadly, it is a common story in the Christian life that God calls us to something wonderful, but we settle for something mediocre along the way and… read more

We probably would not believe the number of people who are seeking to know the future. They worry about tomorrow because they feel out of control… read more

If God’s awesome power is available to us through the Holy Spirit, how can we tap into it? The answer is clear: We must acknowledge our utter… read more

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” The Bible starts with a remarkable claim: the universe began to exist. However,… read more

God’s Word makes it clear that all humanity is born with a sin nature. Indeed, all mankind wants to live independently of God. … 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

As Christians, there are days when we don’t feel that we are particularly blessed. But we are—and more so than we could ever imagine! In… read more

On my Facebook and Twitter pages I have a weekly segment called Wednesday Wisdom, where I provide quotes from great thinkers in various fields. One… read more

In his book of devotions Morning and Evening, Charles Spurgeon wrote, "[T]he first thing God requires of His child is obedience." But human… read more

In the blockbuster film Inception, the main characters discovered a way to enter into another realm—the realm of dreams. While the dreams… read more

After Jonah allowed God to use him, we see the greatest miracle in the book of Jonah: the salvation of the Ninevites. These cruel pagan people… read more

Read Jonah 1:17-2:10. Jonah’s prayer from the belly of the fish is honest and genuine. He doesn’t try to cover up his past failures;… read more

There are many ways we can react to a storm. We can try to run away from its source, or we can keep ourselves so busy that we don’t have a… read more

I don't like trials. I don't like pain. And I admit, if I were in Ricardo Kroskinsque's shoes, I would be devastated and possibly angry… read more

Does the Bible give an accurate account of the things it describes? The answer to that question has enormous ramifications on how we choose to live.… read more

We can trace the origins of our storms to three primary sources. Some storms are of our own making—the direct consequence of sin in our lives.… read more

Jonah’s call to witness to the Ninevites was no easy task. These were not peaceful, easygoing pagans. This large city was the capital of the… read more