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Throughout Psalms 42 and 43, the psalmist says that the answer to emotional depression is hope. Three times he encouraged himself to “hope in… read more

Though we are confident that God has the power to deliver us from any situation or circumstance in life, we often lose hope as we try to figure out… read more

While many men and women of the Bible sought earthly contentment apart from God, there were others whose unsettled lives ultimately drove them into… read more

A true friend can make a world of difference as we seek to follow God and make a difference in this world. Godly friends comfort us, encourage us,… read more

As you cultivate godly friendships, focus on the four hallmarks of a genuine friendship. … read more

Jesus encouraged His disciples, “I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have… read more

In the last 50 years, we have seen sweeping technological advancements—yet technology has done little to confront the problems of loneliness… read more

A godly friendship is a supportive relationship, filled with mutual service and affection. Godly friends move away from self and toward loved ones.… read more

In Ecclesiastes 4, Solomon saw loneliness and isolation and became discouraged. That is, until he discovered the power of godly companionship. … read more

Whether we realize it or not, faithfulness is at the heart of all relationships. It is the very thing that prevents families and societies from… read more

In his book of devotions Morning and Evening, Charles Spurgeon wrote, "[T]he first thing God requires of His child is obedience." But human… read more

After Jonah allowed God to use him, we see the greatest miracle in the book of Jonah: the salvation of the Ninevites. These cruel pagan people… read more

Read Jonah 1:17-2:10. Jonah’s prayer from the belly of the fish is honest and genuine. He doesn’t try to cover up his past failures;… read more

When we study the book of Jonah, we often focus on the miraculous journey he experienced inside a giant fish: “Now the Lord provided a huge… read more

There are many ways we can react to a storm. We can try to run away from its source, or we can keep ourselves so busy that we don’t have a… read more

We can trace the origins of our storms to three primary sources. Some storms are of our own making—the direct consequence of sin in our lives.… read more