Ever feel as if your life is under siege? We are often beset by trials and temptations. We also face a wearisome onslaught of false ideologies that contradict biblical morality and values. How should we respond as our faith is tested? The prophet Isaiah answered this question for King Hezekiah
Continue readingAs we see the darkness of the world, many of us as are tempted to complain and grumble. Some seek comfort in considering how much worse things could be. Others choose to ignore the negative and focus exclusively on the positive, particularly as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. But the knowledge
Continue readingAugust 29, 2021 When I asked my wife to marry me, I gave her a diamond engagement ring. It was not too impressive compared to others that the jewelers had on display, but it was a significant investment for me, and she loved it. Even in church, she could not
Continue readingThe gospel is good news. It is the message of forgiveness and eternal salvation that Jesus purchased by his death. Spiritual life begins when we believe it, but we do not then leave it behind. Jesus wants it to become the burning passion of our hearts. In Luke 14-19, Jesus
Continue readingDo you ever feel disappointed, lost, or confused when it comes to decisions about marriage, parenting, or work? We try to chart our own course, but it never works out as we envision. Jesus came, not only to give us eternal life, but to lead us back to God’s design
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