A Healthy Fear
Why does the Bible say we should “fear” God? In reality, to fear God is not the same as fearing the creepy spider inching up the living room wall. . .
Forgiveness Prayer
We know that God is good. Yet it can be difficult to tell Him all the missteps we have made, because when we confess, we must admit them to ourselves. . .
Live by Faith—Not by Feelings
Our moods often dictate our actions. And emotions can send us down the wrong path. But the Bible instructs us to live by faith—not by feelings. . .
Why Me?
When we find ourselves in difficult situations, what do we do? Many people cry: “Oh God, why me?” But we mortals have a too-narrow view. . .
Desperate Faith
Proverbs 3:5–6 tell us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and not lean on our understanding. This is hard to do, since we prefer to trust in. . .
Temptations of Past and Present
Through the Bible, we have the privilege of learning from others’ mistakes throughout history so we will not fall into the same traps. . .
Persistent Prayer
When our loved ones are troubled, our hearts are heavy and we feel helpless. But with Christ within reach, we are anything but powerless. . .
Walk by Faith
The more complex life becomes, the easier it is to lose our perspective. This is the time faith really comes into play. God has given us. . .
Celebrating with Friends
God loves a good party, especially one that celebrates family togetherness. Think of all the reasons you have to celebrate. . .
Our Bodies, God’s Temple
As we go about the business of life perhaps it’s hard to remember that God indwells us. The apostle Paul constantly wrestled with. . .