The Boldness of Elijah
Seemingly out of nowhere, Elijah appears in Scripture. He had no family history, high office, or credentials to make him God’s choice to… read more
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Abiding in Christ to Bear Good Fruit
Read Hosea 10:1-11:11.
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Renewing Our Passion for God
Read Hosea 4:1-19.
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Entering the Door of Hope
Read Hosea 1:4-2:23.
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Grasping the Gravity of Sin and Grace
Read Hosea 1:1-3.
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The Strength of the Holy Spirit
In our quest to see true spiritual growth in our lives, it is important to remember this Truth: We put ourselves in a position to receive God’s… read more
The Source of True Spirituality
The only source of true spirituality is the Holy Spirit. The Bible tells us the Holy Spirit is a person (see John 14:26; 16:13-15). He is the third… read more
The Spirit Reveals God’s Love
The Holy Spirit reveals that God’s love was extended to us first, even when we were unworthy. The Holy Spirit also shows us that God does not… read more
Genuine Faith
Jewish-American social critic Dennis Prager says he is often asked what was the greatest revelation he derived from his research into ancient… read more
Actively Waiting
An authentic follower of Jesus Christ is not panicked over false prophecies about the end times. An authentic follower of Jesus Christ waits and… read more
Should Christians Grieve?
Death is a frightening and mysterious subject. So Paul wants the Thessalonians—and us—to have reliable knowledge about what happens to… read more
His Illuminating Power
If you have ever tried to read a book by candlelight during a power blackout, you know that the dim and flickering flame provides poor illumination… read more
Do You Have Idols?
The Thessalonians had been idol worshipers—but they had made a 180-degree turnabout. They had broken away from idols and now served the one… read more
Standing Firm in the Face of Criticism
Sometimes in his letters, Paul seems so strong and confident, so full of faith, that he appears to be a spiritual superhero. But Paul was as human as… read more
Exhibiting Christlike Love
We are all imperfect human beings, fallible and prone to sin—and that is why Christlike love is so important in the church. Because we are… read more
Building on Solid Rock
How do you build your life on the solid rock of Jesus Christ? By holding on to something that is secure and immovable. That’s why Paul says,… read more
Stability for Every Storm
The nuclear aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower has four and a half acres of flight deck, a displacement of 95,000 tons, and can launch sixty aircraft.… read more
A Faithful Steward
Have you ever wondered what good stewardship entails and why it matters? A faithful steward does not allow pride, greed, or the desire to be popular… read more