“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us.” 1 John 3:16 (NIV)   We have an innate desire for security and acceptance. As a result, many people live in the constant pursuit of love. But there’s a problem. The concept of love is[...]

“By this we know that we have come to know Him,” 1 John 2:3   Have you ever questioned whether you really know Jesus? If so, it’s important to deal with that doubt. God wants us to be certain of our salvation. The second chapter of 1 John walks us[...]

“What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.” 1 John 1:3   Religion and politics are hot topics of conversation, often leading to division. These days, Christians[...]

“Then it happened when the Philistine rose and came and drew near to meet David, that David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:48   The God-defying giants in our culture don’t just speak out against Christian values. They try to marginalize and silence[...]

“Then David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted.’”  1 Samuel 17:45   Our culture has become[...]

“The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:37   Faith is a spiritual muscle that grows stronger the more we use it. Each difficulty we face in[...]

“David said to Saul, ‘Let no man’s heart fail on account of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.’” 1 Samuel 17:32   Believers often see things within their church or community and think, “Someone should do something about that.” Well, God might want you to be[...]

“For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should taunt the armies of the living God?” 1 Samuel 17:26   People are so easily offended these days. And more times than not, beliefs and opinions that support a biblical world-view are quickly labeled as offensive in our culture. Yet many[...]

“Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being,” Psalm 51:6   It’s always easier to recognize the faults of others than to see our own. But sometimes we fail to see a sin that should be glaringly obvious. What blinds a Christian to personal sin? Well, it’s usually connected to[...]