Jesus promised His disciples three things — that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble. — F. R. MaltbyJesus wants His followers to experience great joy. ...
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. – John 3:16If we ever ...
Your heavenly Father’s goal is for you to mature and develop the characteristics of Jesus Christ.Sadly, millions of Christians grow older but never grow up.They are stuck in perpetual spiritual ...
A guy I know named Alan went around the country asking ministry leaders questions. He went to successful churches and asked the pastors what they were doing, why what they ...
At the end of your life, how will people know that you lived for Jesus? What about your everyday attitude will leave them wondering about the greatness of God? Will ...
O LORD my God, You are very great; …You who laid the foundations of the earth. – Psalm 104:1 , Psalm 104:5God’s love did not begin at Calvary. Before the ...
In the midst of our pain and grief — and especially at the front end — we may imagine God has abandoned us, forgotten us, dismissed us, or simply ignored ...
God wants us to have fun with our spouses. He genuinely takes delight in seeing us enjoy the blessings of marriage. Marriage gives color to what often feels like a ...
A Form of Torture Called WaitingAmerica is at war in Europe and in the Pacific. Millions of young men are dropping everything to go and fight. My grandfather, Bill Comer, ...
Editors note: Ruth Bell Graham was the wife of Billy Graham, widely acknowledge to be the most effective and admired world-wide evangelist of all time. Ruth was born on June ...
Love… always protects. – 1 Corinthians 13:7Security comes when I’m in love with somebody who loves me back. – Shelley WintersImmature love says: “I love you because I need you.” ...
I used to think being loved was the greatest thing to think about, but now I know love is never satisfied just thinking about it.We have a house down by ...
In the night, Lord, I remember Your name. – Psalm 119:55The silence of night has a way of helping us remember just about everything we had hoped to forget. The ...
Without a theology of suffering, we will assume something is wrong, broken, or out of balance whenever we face trials. We may then find ourselves wavering, frantically searching for prosperity ...
Key IdeaI can cope with the hardships of life because of the hope I have in JesusChrist.Key VerseWe have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. ...
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! — 1 John 3:1I distinctly remember ...