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January 2025

January 16, 2025

When Trials Come, Remember: “The Lord Was with Joseph”

Many people struggle in their faith when things don't go their way. In today's passage,...

December 2024

December 17, 2024

Christ’s Return: “While You Are Waiting, Be on Guard”

During Advent, we also think about Christ's return. In 2 Peter 3, Peter warns us...

December 16, 2024

“Be Holy in Every Aspect of Your Lives”

Peter tells us to "be holy in every aspect of your lives." But how do...

December 02, 2024

“To Live Is to Change” – Transition and Transformation

To live is to change. But how do we handle those changes? Are we in...

November 2024

November 25, 2024

Is God Fair? Gratitude, Grumbling, and Generosity

Is God fair? Of course He is! What can we learn about gratitude and generosity...

November 13, 2024

Questioning God: Job’s Questions, God’s Response

Job's story shows us that questioning God is not "wrong" - but God's "answers" won't...

November 12, 2024

World Kindness Day: What Does the Bible Say About Kindness?

Our nation becomes more bitter and divided each day. November 13 is World Kindness Day;...

November 12, 2024

The Spirit Makes Us One. Why Do We Divide Ourselves?

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives spiritual gives "just...

November 07, 2024

What Does It Mean to Be Adopted by God?

November 9 is World Adoption Day. Scripture tells us that believers are adopted by God,...

November 07, 2024

A Christian View of Child Adoption

November 9 is World Adoption Day. Is there a Christian view of child adoption? What...

November 06, 2024

The “Weak and Worthless World System” or “Children of God”?

In Galatians 4, Paul contrasts our status as children of God with "the weak and...

November 05, 2024

Where Can Wisdom Be Found? With God!

We live in the "Information Age" - we can find out anything on the internet...

November 04, 2024

Who Can Understand God? We Only See the “Outer Fringe”

Who can understand God? God is infinite, all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever-present? The things we see...

November 01, 2024

Mending Our Divisions Over Elections – How Can Faith Help?

Our country is probably more divided than it’s ever been. Campaigns seem to emphasize an...

October 2024

October 30, 2024

“Herod Respected John” – But God Calls Us to Obey

Mark 6 tells us that Herod respected John the Baptist - but he still had...

October 29, 2024

“No One Can Serve Two Masters”: Politics and Faith

Jesus warned us that no one can serve two masters (Matthew 6:24). How can Christians...

October 21, 2024

The Heart of the Gospel: The Message of Grace

The heart of the Gospel is the message of grace. In Acts 13, Paul declares...

October 18, 2024

“Starting With That Passage”: Sharing the Good News

In Acts 8, Philip shares the good news with an Ethiopian official by "starting with...

October 09, 2024

Embracing the Gracious Power of God: Nehemiah’s Example

Nehemiah recognized that the gracious power of God was with him. How do we recognize God's...

October 08, 2024

What Are the Signs of Jesus’s Return?

The disciples asked Jesus what the signs of His return will be. Instead of trying...

October 07, 2024

God Works in Mysterious Ways

We've all heard the phrase, "God works in mysterious ways." But why does God do...

September 2024

September 25, 2024

Where Is Your Faith? Who Is This?

When the disciples told Jesus, "We're going to drown!" He asked them, "Where is your...

September 24, 2024

How to be Truly Happy? Read Psalm 84!

People want to know how to be truly happy. Advertisers tell us, politicians tell us...

September 23, 2024

How Can “Children of the Most High” Live the Golden Rule?

Almost everyone knows the "Golden Rule." But how does Jesus say that "children of the...

September 18, 2024

Do You Believe in Miracles?

Do you believe in miracles? The answer depends on whether you believe in One who...

September 17, 2024

What Is the Difference Between the Holy and the Ordinary?

In Ezekiel 44:23, God tells the priests to teach people the difference between the holy...

September 16, 2024

Who Will Live in the New Jerusalem?

The idea of "heaven" fascinates people. In Revelation 21, John describes the "New Jerusalem." What...

September 09, 2024

“Worthless and Empty Visions” – A Wake-Up Call

Many people claim to speak on God's behalf. But many of those provide worthless and empty...

September 05, 2024

God’s “Secrets” – Do We Need to Know?

People are fascinated by secrets; we want to know something that others don't. But what...

September 04, 2024

Judgment: Why Does the Bible Talk about It?

What do you think of when you think of "the Judgment"? More importantly, why does...