Are you hurting today? Maybe you are struggling with physical pain, such as a headache, an illness, or a disease. Or maybe you are experiencing the… read more

God chose names for Himself that reflect His character, His personality, and His identity. They are not a human invention, but a composite of His… read more

There was a day when a person’s name meant everything—more than all the money and prestige in the world. The Bible tells us that because… read more

History books tell us of an incident in the life of Napoleon. A man once approached the French emperor and said, “I am very pleased to meet… read more

One of the high points of a worship service should be the time the offering is collected. Many people, however, fail to realize the great blessing… read more

A group of Christians approached another believer about making a major contribution to a particular campaign. They did not know that this man had a… read more

Praise focuses our attention on the world of the Spirit—the heavenly, spiritual reality where He calls us to live and move. Praise brings joy… read more

We all have times when we feel like we could use a boost in our faith level. Praise empowers our prayers and also builds up our faith so that, when… read more

Pride is not the only thing that can keep us from praising God. An untrue heart can squelch both the desire and the ability to develop a life of… read more

Pride asks, “How do others perceive me?” and, “What impression am I making on other people?” When there is pride in our… read more

The ultimate expression of praise to God is found in the way we live our lives. A life that is obedient to the Lord—to His written commandments… read more

Every generation has a buzzword. In the 90s, the word was networking. It was not really what you knew, but rather who you knew that was important. … read more

Years ago, a soft-drink company came up with a slogan that claimed “things go better with” their product. Who can really say what the… read more

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

Yesterday we looked at the Holy Spirit gift of spiritual healing. Another type of healing is emotional healing. There is emotional healing power in… read more

First Corinthians 12 mentions the “gifts of healing,” meaning that there is more than one type of gift of healing. The Holy Spirit gift… read more

The sharpness of the Word cuts through to the bone and penetrates deep into the inner recesses of our spiritual being. The Word of God stops at… read more

People who claim they are “spiritual” define their spirituality as any dimension of the human experience that is beyond the… read more