“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).During the storm, we have the chance to be those that offer sacrificial love to our friends. As those that are filled with God’s love, let’s offer that same extravagant love that we have been offered, without hesitation. Is someone you love walking thro

However, the seer Hanani rebuked Asa for trusting in a foreign prince instead of the Lord. “You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on, you will surely have war” (2 Chronicles 16:9).Asa imprisoned Hanani for his prophetic rebuke. Three years later, Asa developed a severe disease in his foot. Rather than looking to God for healing, Asa on

Then God gave Joash, Gideon’s father, a bit of wisdom:“But Joash said to all who stood against him, ‘Will you contend for Baal? Or will you save him? Whoever contends for him shall be put to death by morning. If he is a god, let him contend for himself, because his altar has been broken down.’ Therefore on that day Gideon was called Jerubbaal, that

1. Prayer of OwnershipAnd He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” (Matthew 22:21)On occasion, God asks me to give something above my normal tithe, and I am quick to remind Him that I have unpaid bills. One time in particular a visiting minister was sharing how he always kept

Bob Hostetler from Guideposts shares seven types of moments when Jesus prayed:On Special Occasions (Luke 3:21)During Demanding Seasons (Matthew 4, Mark 1, Luke 4)Before a Big Decision (Luke 6:12)When Missing Someone (Luke 5:16)In Concert with Others (Luke 9:28)When in Need (Luke 22:40-44)When in Pain (Matthew 27:46)Jesus prayed at all times for man

“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17).Many people today claim to be Christians while living no differently than the rest of the world. But maybe I should say that differently. Even followers of Jesus can do boneheaded things and get caught up in the world. But the real

1. The Creation Account In Genesis 1, the order of creation is listed over the course of six days. Each day includes a specific focus on what the Lord created:Day 1: The heavens, formless earth, and light (Genesis 1:1-5).Day 2: The sky (Genesis 1:6-8).Day 3: Land, seas, and vegetation including seed-bearing plants of various kinds and fruit-bearing

In many ways, the greatest lessons from the book of Nahum come from what we learn about the nature of God in His dealings with Nineveh, Israel, and the nations. Here, then, are five things we learn about God’s divine character from Nahum’s message:1. God is Patient and Slow to AngerGod’s message regarding Nineveh, delivered through the prophet Nahu

Standing Firm in One’s Convictions Daniel, introduced in the Bible book bearing his name, lived during what scholars refer to as the Babylonian captivity. He found himself transported to a foreign land when Nebuchadnezzar II dominated the southern kingdom of Judah. The king then selected Daniel and some other handsome and intelligent men from prest

1. God’s Grace Is Sufficient to Cover SinHis grace is always enough. If that is true, why am I spending most of my days counting up my failures rather than thanking him for his forgiveness? Because I’m holding onto my failures, believing they are too big for God to hold and wash clean.Romans 6:14 reports, “For sin will have no dominion over you, si

If, however, a person repents of their sins, confesses with their mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believes in their heart that God raised him from the dead, they will be redeemed. God forgives them forever, and that person is sealed by the Holy Spirit so that when the Day of Judgment comes, they are not judged for the evil they did.Over the course of

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him” (James 1:12).And if we do give up for a time, we must not allow a momentary failure to usurp our eternal destiny. We can rest in God’s grace and forgiveness and once again dedica

It’s important for Christians to understand we too are chosen. “As you come to Him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 2:4-5).Here

The Old Testament word for faith is the Hebrew emunah, which means firmness and faithfulness. Emunah is a steady, consistent trust resulting in faithfulness to God. “The just shall live by faith” (Habakkuk 2:4). Faith is a way of life. In the New Testament, the Greek word for faith is pistis, which is a trust or confidence in something or someone.

1. A Prayer for the Pastor Who Is Burned Out Lord,For the pastor who is experiencing burnout today, thank you for their commitment to the work of the ministry. However, remind them this work was never designed to be done in their own strength. As you established from the beginning, rest is necessary to maintain our bodies, to refresh our minds, and

Do Protestants Believe the Apocrypha Is Inspired?Linda Lyle sums up the shift that came with the biblical canon when the Protestant Reformation happened:“During the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther rejected the deuterocanonical books because they were written after God stopped speaking to the prophets and called them The Apocrypha. In response

“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest’” (Matthew 9:37-38).“But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty

Paul’s message challenged both schools by introducing the concept of a personal God deeply involved in human history and who had raised Jesus from the dead. This was a radical departure from the prevailing philosophical ideas.Fortunately, Paul’s background and education made him uniquely qualified for this task. Paul was Jewish, raised in Jerusalem

The reality is that we’re all combatting the fall. That is not only the impact of the fall upon our bodies but also upon our minds. And it is further compounded by our dedication to rebellion instead of redemption. Whether it be gender dysphoria, swallowing unbiblical ideologies, or a host of other things, we’re all just dealing with the impact of

There is no account of women at the last supper or on the night of the arrest. The next time women are specifically mentioned again was on the next day when Jesus carried His own cross on the way to Calvary.“And there followed him a great multitude of the people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him. But turning to them Jesus said, “