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 […]
Who do you call?
Who do you call when you’re suffering? Your mom? Your best friend? Your mentor? Sometimes it seems way more helpful to pick up the phone than get on our knees, doesn’t it? But while we absolutely should reach out to others for help, our first call in trouble should always be to God. Why? Because […]
Getting to Know God
What comes to mind when you hear the word “prayer”? Do you envision folded hands by a bedside or bowed heads around the dinner table? Maybe you instantly think of “prayer requests” or “prayers of confession.” You know, prayer is one of the greatest privileges we have as Christians. Because it’s only through Jesus that […]
Looking for Peace?
In this busy, stressed-out age, where can we find lasting peace? It’s a question many of us have asked ourselves—and if you ask the internet, you might just start getting targeted ads for the world’s stress remedies. But the peace we long for can’t be purchased with money. It can only be found through Jesus. […]