Everyone is looking for joy. Marketing companies know this. Every commercial promises the same product: joy. Want some joy? Buy our hand cream. Want some joy? Sleep on this mattress. Want some joy? Eat at this restaurant, drive this car,
Even though we experience seasons of celebration, all of us go through difficulties and hardships in life. At times we may find ourselves in despair, wondering if the Lord understands or even notices us. The truth is that He does
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering
My wife and I have four children, with our oldest in college and youngest in elementary school. Helping them develop their own walk with God is on our minds—a lot! So are questions about why so many young people are
This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham: (Matthew 1:2). … Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen
In our ministry we have counseled several people who were once active, enthusiastic and often volunteered in their churches. They used to be able to light up the room with their vibrant outlook on life when they were present at gatherings, but because of life’s overwhelming problems
As we look for answers about life, suffering, and the truth about God, many hard questions present themselves: Who is God? What is He really like? Where do we come from? Why do I exist? Does God have a plan
In these two passages of Scriptures, we learn what happened when Peter believed God in the book of Matthew. Also known, undoubtedly, is how spiritual strength can increase with prayer partners and being in the company of believers. Personal encounters
Whenever I’m despondent about not getting the recognition I feel I deserve in life I like to be reminded that less is actually more with God. Read More »
Here are three signs that God might be trying to tell you something very important. Unraveling A few years before I came to saving faith in Read More »