As parents, we have an unbelievable opportunity to focus on parenting our children’s hearts and inward beliefs. … read more

In Psalm 100, the psalmist instructs us: “Shout for joy to the Lord, . . . Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. .… read more

Read Luke 17. How can we live a life that is truly thankful? … read more

Every person has a thirst for life. We want to live our lives to the fullest. Things that clog or impede our lives become objects of our hate,… read more

The writer of Psalm 42 is disheartened. Maybe he is dealing with a problem that has continued for some time. Then he hits on a Truth that changes his… read more

Much of our worldly pursuits in life will bring us nothing but emptiness, misery, and disappointment. A life without God’s leading is a life… read more

When a young boy came running into the house after playing outside, his mother stopped him, asking, "What is on your right hand?" … read more

In the book First and Last Things, American historian H.G. Wells wrote how Jesus Christ repelled him: “. . . this image of virtue, this… read more

It’s natural to look out for number one. But this focus on self takes us off course in our walk of faith. We may profess devotion and obedience… read more

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 make 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

As you read the Gospels, you’ll discover that Jesus was persecuted because of His blazing righteousness. He would not conform to the… read more

Even though our sins and trespasses were paid for on the cross, our sin still grieves the Holy Spirit, which is why we must continually remember our… read more