Charles Spurgeon once told a story about how, during a sudden storm, a woman on a ship became terrified. She was so distraught that she went to her… read more

Every heartache, every frustration, every disappointment, and every failure is used by God to draw us closer to Him. We may not understand why we… read more

When a difficult situation arises, do you turn to others for help? Do you attempt to resolve the situation alone? Or do you ask God to give you… read more

The playwright George Bernard Shaw captured the agony of what Joan of Arc must have felt when on trial for her life in his play Saint Joan. She feels… read more

Doesn’t it seem that our greatest battles occur while trying to accomplish something great for God? Do not be discouraged—no one has ever… read more

Sometimes we shy away from growing spiritually because we know that growth is often accompanied by pain. We want to run from our troubles rather than… read more

We all have days when it seems like everything is working against us. Your son missed the school bus; your daughter left her lunchbox at home; you… read more

In 1970, I worked for the telephone company in Sydney, Australia. I had only been in the country for a few months, and I had arrived with only one… read more

How do you respond to fear? Do you run and hide, withdrawing into yourself? Do you try to distract yourself from fear with activities? The correct… read more

The greatest encouragement is God with us. … read more

Are you ready to meet the Lord? … read more

Worry is incompatible with the Christian life. … read more

When tragedy strikes, it should compel us to think about eternity. … read more

When anxiety and uncertainty surround us, God is still in control. … read more

Many times, the last words of great people contain very important messages. They are often a summary of that person’s life. For example, … read more

At the end of 2 Timothy, we find Paul’s last written words. He probably wrote them just days before his execution. Yet, not once in the letter… read more

One of the best ways to test your Christian identity is to see how willing you are to tell others what God has done for you through Jesus Christ. … read more

Paul’s purpose for writing to Timothy was to encourage him and to remind him never to give up. The early church faced all kinds of trials and… read more