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“In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thanksgiving is over. At least, that’s what most Americans think as they rush into Christmas preparations. For believers, however, thanksgiving is more than a brief season. We’re told to give thanks in everything; in[...]
“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[...]
No doubt, we’re all tired of the phrase, “in these challenging times.” It’s okay to grow weary of the words, as long as we don’t grow weary in the work. Galatians 6:9 reminds us to, “not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do[...]
“And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about?” Judges 6:13 Do you ever wonder, “Why doesn’t God seem to work as powerfully as He did in the past?” That’s what Gideon wondered as well. Like Gideon, we often long for the good old days but[...]
“…to walk in God’s law, which was given through Moses, God’s servant, and to keep and to observe all the commandments of God our Lord, and His ordinances and His statutes.” Nehemiah 10:29 Nehemiah 8-10 describes the kind of spiritual renewal our nation needs today. Like these Jewish exiles,[...]
I’ve been asked several times what I think post-pandemic life will look like. I don’t think there’s a one-size-fits-all answer to that question. Many people desire to go back to normal life, while others anticipate a new normal. Either way, this virus will undoubtedly have a cultural, social, and financial[...]
“Therefore Jesus, lifting up His eyes and seeing that a large crowd was coming to Him, said to Philip, ‘Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?’ This He was saying to test him, for He Himself knew what He was intending to do.” John 6:5-6 Times of great need[...]
“Do not let your heart be troubled…” John 14:1a We’re living in troubling times. The health and economic concerns flooding the news and social media can be distressing. Yet, the world has always been full of troubles and always will be. That’s why the context of today’s verse is[...]
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;” Psalm 23:5a Throughout Psalm 23, we notice a recurring theme - the Lord’s provision and protection through the changes and challenges of life. Like David, you may have followed the Lord to your own green pastures and[...]