“God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His […]
How Much Does it Cost?
“The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!‘” John 1:29 (NASB) Does sin always have a cost? Sometimes we wonder about this because not every sin is immediately and visibly punished. We tell a lie, for example, and sometimes […]
Waiting
Have you ever had to wait for something you really wanted? A job. An acceptance letter. A child. When God asks us to wait, it challenges us. As day after unchanging day goes by, we live in the tension of desire and disappointment. And with our eyes fixed solely on what we don’t have, we […]
Craving Good News
The headlines are full of bad news, aren’t they? Violence. Injustice. Suffering. And there aren’t enough solutions to go around. But on top of that, we each face bad news in our own lives. An unexpected medical diagnosis. A pink slip. That call in the middle of the night. Or the words, “We need to talk.” […]
Whispered Lies
O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising against me. Many are saying of my soul, “There is no deliverance for him in God.” Psalm 3:1-2 (NASB) King David wrote this Psalm while he was on the run from his own son, who was trying to kill him. And while we may not […]
The Best Bible Teacher
Has something in the Bible ever left you scratching your head? If you’re not a Christian, some things in the Bible probably make very little sense. And even if you are a Christian, I guarantee there are things you still don’t fully understand. None of us have it all figured out! And there’s a reason […]