Devotionals Finding Comfort in the Promise of Heaven “So, I say that we have courage. We really want to be away from this body and be at home with the Lord.”- 2 Corinthians 5:8 When we are scared of dying, this is a comforting verse to turn to as a reminder of what will happen when
Articles The Pattern of Temptation There are times when we are on spiritual highs. Some experiences like a retreat, concert or a sermon allows us to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit in a very strong and powerful way. During these moments, we can feel invincible in our faith, like nothing could ever possibly
Devotionals Head On Out in the country, we have an old saying about getting to the point of a matter. You might hear it when a kid begins to give a long explanation or string of excuses to his parents. You might hear it when someone is simply trying to dodge an issue
Devotionals True Treasures are in Heaven “Don’t store treasures for yourselves here on earth where moths and rust will destroy them, and thieves can break in and steal them. But store your treasures in heaven where they cannot be destroyed by moths or rust and where thieves cannot break in and steal them. Your heart
Devotionals Sharpened Just Right Turning a plain block of wood into a beautiful piece of art or a practical utensil brings great joy to a woodturner. To know the creation is something that will be appreciated makes the time spent on it worthwhile. Before any undertaking, however, a woodturner knows that all his tools
Devotionals How Jesus Has Prayed for Us “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that
Devotionals Carrying Each Other’s Burdens Fulfills the Law of Christ “Carry each other's burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.”- Galatians 6:2 Have you tried to pick up something heavy and carry it on your own? How did it work out for you? Did you hurt your back or pull a
Devotionals Christians Need the Gospel, Too “Including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, to all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. … So, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also
Devotionals Understanding Spiritual Blindness “This is why the people could not believe: Isaiah also had said, “He has blinded their eyes, and He has closed their minds. Otherwise they would see with their eyes and understand in their minds and come back to Me and be healed.”-John 12:39-40 God is the only
Devotionals Who’s in Charge of God’s Creation “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.’”-Genesis 1:28 God put humans in charge
Devotionals Changing the Truth of God to Fit into Our Lifestyle “Preach the Good News. Be ready at all times and tell people what they need to do. Tell them when they are wrong. Encourage them with great patience and careful teaching, because the time will come when people will not listen to the true teaching but will find many more
Devotionals The Importance of Evangelism “But before people can ask the Lord for help, they must believe in Him; and before they can believe in Him, they must hear about Him; and for them to hear about the Lord, someone must tell them.”-Romans 10:14 Where were you when you heard about Jesus? How
Devotionals Are You a Hypocrite? “Why do you notice the little piece of dust in your friend’s eye, but you don’t notice the big piece of wood in your own eye? How can you say to your friend, ‘Let me take that little piece of dust out of your eye’? Look at yourself!
Articles Our Sin Disease Imagine that you go to your primary care physician for your annual physical and he tells you that you have some form of inoperable cancer and have less than a year to live. You ask him if it is an aggressive form of cancer but are surprised to learn that
Devotionals The Gift of Giving “Each of you should give as you have decided in your heart to give. You should not be sad when you give, and you should not give because you feel forced to give. God loves the person who gives happily.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 If someone asks you to borrow
Devotionals How Can Pain and Suffering be “Good” Things? “I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have trouble but be brave! I have defeated the world.”-John 16:33 Jesus was talking to His disciples and warning them they would suffer many troubles. We will go through trials
Articles Who John Calvin Was Not John Calvin (1509-1564) was one of the most well-known Christian theologians. He was an important figure who helped continue the protestant reformation after the death of Martin Luther in 1546 and his writings continue to be influential in Reformed denominations to this day. Even if you are not a member
Devotionals The Problem with Being Alone “Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is right for him.”- Genesis 2:18 After God created everything in the world, He noticed there was no one to care for the ground that He made.
Devotionals The Beauty of the Song of Solomon The Song of Solomon is the hardest book in the Bible to understand. There are many different interpretations and views on the book. Scholars and theologians are divided on whether it is a collection of unrelated love lyrics, a little drama, or a dramatic lyrical dialogue of love. Some believe
Devotionals How Does the Holy Spirit Work in a Believer’s Life? “But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go away. When I go away, I will send the Helper to you. If I do not go away, the Helper will not come.” -John 16:7 Jesus told His disciples that He would be leaving them,
Articles Truth About Angels When I was young, I watched the movie, "Angels in The Outfield". While watching the movie I remember thinking that the angels looked like birds with human faces. At that time, I had no idea what they really looked like or what their purpose was or even if
Devotionals Do You Need to See to Believe? “Thomas (called Didymus), who was one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other followers kept telling Thomas, ‘We saw the Lord.’ But Thomas said, ‘I will not believe it until I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails
Devotionals Trusting Jesus in Times of Doubt “Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw Him walking on the lake, they were terrified. ‘It’s a ghost,’ they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.
Devotionals Is Sin Worth Celebrating? “Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
Devotionals Having Joy in Hard Times “We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope.” - Romans 5:3-4 Life is hard, especially in times when it seems like it is falling apart. The Bible never promises that life will be easy.
