Nowhere is Jesus’ countercultural message clearer than in His Sermon on the Mount. He directly confronts the secular world’s values with… read more

God expects that those who love Him will also hate sin. He wants us to turn from our wicked ways and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with… read more

The church in Corinth lost its first love for Jesus Christ. They maintained their spiritual activities but did them without love. … read more

While traveling from one city to the next, a man was overtaken by robbers. Taking his clothes and possessions, they left him badly beaten. Not long… read more

Sincere love hates evil and rebellion against God. It shows genuine appreciation and honor for others. It compels us to give to others who are in… read more

First Corinthians 13 is one of the most well-known passages in the Bible. It is often quoted, yet seldom comprehended. It is routinely read at… read more

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ—His death and resurrection—is our only means of salvation. Our faith must always be a working faith, an… read more

Our culture is full of false interpretations of love. Day by day, true love is being buried under an avalanche of selfishness and confusion. … read more

Love lifts a broken heart—not just any love but the love of God. Many of us have sung James Rowe’s hymn, “Love Lifted Me.”… read more

God's redemptive love for us is beyond anything this world offers. There is nothing we can do to earn it. It is a free gift that God has chosen… read more

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Read Matthew 5:13. When Jesus declared to the gathered crowds, “You are the salt of the earth,” it was a shocking statement. He was… read more

When praising God, what do you say? Your words are important because they reveal what is in your heart (see Matthew 12:34). Your praise reveals the… read more

Most of the questions we ask concerning life do not have answers clearly defined in God’s Word. For example, there is not a Scripture advising… read more

When trials come and frustrations build, we often look for a way out from under the pressure. We may overlook the fact that God has a plan even for… read more

Not only do we receive God’s power in our lives when we acknowledge our weakness, but God’s power in us works best when we keep the… read more