The Power of Trusting God Like Abraham
Uncertainty and difficulties are a part of life, but like Abraham, we can place our trust in God, who is perfectly faithful and trustworthy.
Uncertainty and difficulties are a part of life, but like Abraham, we can place our trust in God, who is perfectly faithful and trustworthy.
Why do Christian leaders like Philip Yancey fall so far from where they started? The Apostle Paul has some great words of wisdom.
Do you have a hard time making sense of God's law and how it applies to you today? You're not alone, but here are some thoughts to consider.
The grace of God in our lives is a gift that cannot be earned. When we begin to believe that we can work our way into His favor by following the law, we cheapen the sacrifice of Christ.
In our performance-driven society, we quickly pick up on the idea that our worth is tied to what we do and how well we do it. But Galatians shows us a better way, one in which we find our value in life with God, not in our works for him.
Fear of what others might think can be a big motivator for our actions, but as Christians, we are called to live out the Gospel, adding nothing to it and taking nothing away.
Do you struggle to change? It's hard, but it is also so rewarding.
The truth can be distorted so easily, allowing lies to become a part of our inner narrative. Galatians encourages us to search our hearts, identify any lies, discard them, and replace them with God's truth.
It's tough to move forward when you're always looking back at the mistakes you've made in the past. But here are some practical words to get you headed in the right direction this year!
If you find yourself in a season of waiting, take comfort in the reminder that God is writing your story, and He is always only good.
It's easier than we would like to let our obedience to rules become the foundation of our walk with Christ, but doing so changes the gospel and makes an idol of the very rules that should be pointing us to Christ.
What you do with Jesus will determine how you live.
Advent
The day after Christmas can feel like such a letdown, but today's devotional reminds us that the love we've received from Christ doesn't end with the feel-good emotions of Christmas Day, but is meant to be shared with others every day of the year.
The Daily Devotional
The only way to truly enjoy this day is to start with Jesus and build from there.
Advent
It's easy to criticize those in Bethlehem who didn't make room for Jesus, but far too often, we fill our calendars to the brim, leaving no time to share the love of Christ with those around us. This season, let's choose love and make room.
Advent
Change is often uncomfortable, but we can trust God in the midst of uncertainty and unknowns, because he is good and he loves us perfectly.
The Daily Devotional
Are you feeling a bit stressed with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? If so, take a minute to pause and rethink how you approach rest.
Advent
The gift we need most this Christmas is not something that can be bought, wrapped, or put under a tree. More than any of the material things we may want, it is the gift of grace found in Christ that we all desperately need.
Advent
Contrary to what culture tells us, joy is not an emotion reserved for exciting days or momentous events. In a world that seems steeped in despair, choosing to rejoice is spiritual warfare that shapes our perspective and opens our eyes to the gifts we already have.
Advent
As much as we'd wish otherwise, we can't avoid sorrow here on this earth. But for the Christian, real joy isn't tied to the absence of sorrow; it is found in the person and presence of Christ.
Advent
Being excluded and finding ourselves on the outside can leave us feeling uncomfortable at best, and deeply wounded or broken at worst. What a relief to discover that Jesus came for the ordinary, weak, and tired, bringing joy to every one of us.
The Daily Devotional
Do you sense that God is distant? If so, here are a few things you can do.
The Daily Devotional
This Christmas, amid our modern, commercialized celebrations, it is important to focus on Advent.
Advent
We imagine peace as a place of calm and quiet, where we are at peace because we're surrounded by it. But Mary shows us that true peace can come through obedience even when we don't understand it all.