Praise opens our eyes and ears to God. When we focus on the Lord in praise, we’re much more likely to hear God’s commands. That Truth… read more

When Daniel and his friends were sent to Babylon as captives, their new environment was vastly different from everything they had ever known. Even… read more

Do not become discouraged when you feel that the world is hopeless. The world can be changed for good, and God will give you the strength to stand up… read more

When Daniel was being trained in the Babylonian palace, he was fed lies about spirituality and the meaning of life. Just as we face lies every day… read more

The Old Testament prophet Daniel had plenty of reasons to be afraid. He was captured as a teenager and taken to a foreign land. He was separated from… read more

We will not always face clear-cut decisions between right and wrong. Sometimes we may have to choose between two positive choices—or two… read more

Sometimes battles come from bullies or situations. But other times, struggles come from within as we face temptations. A temptation is a test of our… read more

There’s a lot we can learn from Daniel’s response to King Nebuchadnezzar as we consider how to deal with bullies in our lives. We see… read more

As you pass your tests in life, be careful not to fall into the temptation of giving yourself the credit for your success. God is the one who has… read more

Almost everyone can remember at least one bully from school—especially if they shoved you on the playground, teased people relentlessly, or… read more

Have you faced an exceedingly tough circumstance that tested every bit of your strength, intelligence, and character? Maybe you are facing a… read more

The cycle of unfaithfulness, exile, repentance, and deliverance goes all the way back to our first parents, Adam and Eve. They chose to go the wrong… read more

In every false gospel the focus is on us, on our political views, on our well-being, on our good works, on our own interpretation of God’s… read more

An ambassador lives in a city that is not his home. While he may love his neighbors, appreciate aspects of their culture, and find a measure of… read more

The author of the book of Hebrews tells us that, though Abraham did not take possession of the land God had promised him in his lifetime, he… read more

As a sojourner in the City of Man, make sure that your allegiance to the City of God is undivided and uncompromised. Make sure that as you live in… read more

If we in the church would humble ourselves and repent of our sins, I believe God would lead us out of our spiritual and cultural exile. … read more

There are always consequences when God’s people cease to honor Him and obey His Word. When the Israelites turned their backs on God, He removed… read more