Have you ever been trapped by fear? When we allow fear to build up and to affect us continuously, we begin losing not only our joy but also our… read more

When God miraculously brought His people out of slavery in Egypt, they quickly succumbed to ingratitude toward God. They grumbled and complained and… read more

After God’s promise of victory to Joshua, God encouraged Joshua through His Word: “Be strong and very courageous. . . . Keep this Book of… read more

Has God ever called you to a difficult task? Maybe you were led to witness to a friend or family member who was resistant to the Gospel. Or perhaps… read more

Visionaries are people who see the big picture and are not afraid of change. They don't hold back, refusing to leave their comfort zones. … read more

God had promised to give the Israelites the land of Canaan. They simply had to believe His promise and take the land, but when they heard the… read more

After 25 years of waiting in faith, Abraham and Sarah finally received the first "star" God promised. Abraham was already 100 years old… read more

Some parents who are knee-deep in diapers and family deadlines may wonder if there will ever be a time when they can just relax and enjoy their… read more

When Sarah first heard that she would become pregnant in her old age, the notion was so far-fetched that she couldn't contain her laughter (see… read more

Abraham’s journey of faith was not a one-time act of trust. He continually grew in his relationship with God over many years. Sometimes Abraham… read more

There is a saying in the Middle East. Roughly translated, it goes like this: "Your enemy will count to you every one of your faults, but a… read more

Some people love silence; others detest it. Some are not happy unless there is noise. And then there are others who long for quiet solitude. There… read more

God had assured Abraham that his promised offspring would come from his own body (see Genesis 15:4), but Abraham and Sarah were old enough to be… read more

After ten years of waiting for God's promises to come true, Abraham needed assurance. He had faith that God would do what He said He would do,… read more

Abraham, with his small band of 318 trained men from his household, had just defeated the four kings led by Kedorlaomer and their armies—armies… read more

In Genesis 13-19, we see the difference between godly wisdom and worldly wisdom embodied in Abraham and his nephew Lot. Once they separate at the… read more

When God commands us to begin counting stars, it can be easy to abandon the call when circumstances in our lives begin to obscure our vision. … read more

Imagine looking up at the evening sky in the desert somewhere in the Middle East thousands of years ago. Think of all the brilliant stars you would… read more