Sheep can do very little on their own; they can only follow what another sheep does or where the shepherd’s voice calls. Sheep are helpless and… read more

Today, more than ever, believers have a responsibility to know what they believe and why they believe it. They are being called to sort through this… read more

In our skeptical and scientific world, it seems we have lost our childlike sense of wonder and awe. We fail to notice the daily miracles surrounding… read more

In James 5:7, we see patience and perseverance embodied in the example of the farmer: “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the… read more

Jesus tells us, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But… read more

Have you ever been described as an impatient person? It is easy to feel impatient. Maybe traffic is not moving fast enough, and you are going to be… read more

In Psalm 73 we see that even the psalmist fell into the danger of comparing himself to others. He succumbed to envy and self-pity. He began to doubt… read more

What does it mean to have God working for us? First of all, it means that we are never alone, no matter what overwhelming problem we face. “God… read more

All of us face giants in our lives—whether individual, national, or global giants. What determines victory or defeat when facing these giants? … read more

If you follow the news, you see catastrophic events taking place worldwide. How do you react to these events? … read more

“Because I live, you also will live” (John 14:19). Jesus said these words on the night He was betrayed by one of His friends, just hours… read more

Death is our great, inescapable enemy, for we are all destined to die and then face judgment (see Ecclesiastes 7:2; Hebrews 9:27). And we were… read more

Many people today, even professing Christians, wake up Easter morning and think, “Well, if Jesus did rise from the dead, so what?” … read more

On Easter Sunday, we enjoy the good news of the resurrection. We sing songs about the empty tomb. We listen to the pastor tell us how Christ… read more

Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 20-26. Think about what it must have been like to arrive at Jesus’ tomb Easter morning, full of sorrow, only to… read more

“It is finished” (John 19:30). … read more

The final statement from the cross was only recorded by John. John was there. He heard every word from the lips of the Lord Jesus Christ on the… read more

As Jesus nears the end of His agony, we meditate on the sixth statement from the cross: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit”… read more