He desires for us that we live with total generosity (Luke 6:38). Generosity almost always requires a level of discomfort. Maybe that’s financial discomfort to give faithfully to your church and community when needs arise. It could be physical discomfort as you give of your time or effort to love others who are in need.God calls us a......

He’s also displeased with their sacrifices, which aren’t truly sacrificial at all, for they are made in comfort under the shade.And in the end, God says, “A whirlwind will sweep them away, and their sacrifices will bring them shame” (Hosea 4:19).Why Was There a Lack of Knowledge?The people lack knowledge for two reasons: one, the pri......

The Word of God acts as a mirror by giving us an accurate picture of who we really are (James 1:22-25). Once we see that image, God can begin to change us into what we really ought to be. So dig into His Word to experience both the sobering reality of your own condition as well as the healing forgiveness that you need to walk with Go......

Biblical Heroes Questioned God Truth is, most of us have questioned God, because life just doesn’t make sense sometimes. Even the most spiritually committed heroes of the Bible had their moments. It appears we have an innate expectation that if we love God and live for Him, then life will always make sense. And so we experience an ov......

“Has God not come down to deliver us? Christ on the cross is the One who rescues. Grace stoops low to show kindness to the lowly. He delivers.“Has God not raised us up, seating us in the heavenlies at the present time? Our citizenship is in heaven, and one day grace will carry us into the presence of God, for He will bring us up.”God......

Recognition – I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. Psalm 9:1Faithful – Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6Obedient – Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart. Psalm ......

He “loves” God’s Word (v.159), he “rejoices” at his Word (v.162), the Word is “wondrous” (v.18), it is “better than thousands of gold and silver pieces” (v.72), and “sweeter than honey to my mouth” (v.103).I am convinced that this is the missing piece for most believers today. For many, the Bible is viewed almost in a utilitarian fa......

Yes, boys and girls are equal in God’s eyes.There is a misunderstanding that God prefers boys over girls. This is not true. God created both boys and girls in His image (Genesis 1:27). God loves both boys and girls equally.Men and women do have different roles in the church and at home. This does not mean that one is more important t......

Why Should We Pray?In Matthew 7:11, Jesus says, “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”Our heavenly Father loves us and wants to give us gifts—not just any gifts, but good gifts. He’s already offered us forgivenes......

God acts with compassion toward other nations besides his people. When Jonah preaches judgment and destruction to Nineveh (a disturbingly violent and evil pagan people), the people repent. Instead of destroying them, God forgives and doesn’t carry out his dire warning. Jonah becomes angry that God would have compassion for Israel’s e......