10 Biblical Rules for a Happy Marriage

Never bring up mistakes of the past. Stop criticizing others or it will come back on you. If you forgive others, you will be forgiven. ...

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Take Heart

I'm really good at worrying.  Nope, not proud to admit that.  But it seems like there are so many things to get anxious about.  Whether ...

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Jesus’ Guide to Greatness: 5 Stops Along the Road for Ultimate Impact

At our core, we all want to make a difference. Who wouldn’t want these words spoken about them: “I am so glad they were on ...

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The Power of Persistence

Thomas Edison once said, “Many of life’s failures are people who didn’t realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Persistence is the ...

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Have You Forgotten Your First Love?

The first-century church in Ephesus did many things right. The risen and ascended Jesus Himself commended the church for its arduous work for the Gospel, ...

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Gaining the World and Losing Your Soul

At one time or another, we all have used excuses. Now, there’s a difference between a reason and an excuse. A reason is legitimate; an ...

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How to Wait on the Lord

In a well-known study on delayed gratification, researchers invited young children to eat one marshmallow right away or wait for a few minutes to receive ...

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Listen for His Voice

In the Middle East, the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep is special. Sheep know their shepherd's voice, and they follow him when he ...

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Patiently Calm

This psalm begins with fretting but quickly moves to a place of intentional trust. It’s as if the author, King David, is saying, “Don’t give ...

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Is the King James Bible better than other versions?

Some claim the King James Version is the most accurate translation of the Bible. However, this is simply not the case. In fact, it’s not ...

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Reconciled by the Act of Forgiveness

True reconciliation requires God’s forgiveness; it can occur only if the offended party is willing to forgive and remove the barrier sin creates. The sinner ...

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Freedom in Christ

Here are faith activities to teach kids about freedom through our relationship with Jesus. In the “land of the free,” we often confuse the true ...

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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships: What’s the Difference?

There are clear distinctions between healthy and unhealthy relationships. People in healthy relationships feel safe because they build each other up, whereas people in unhealthy ...

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The Sacred Rhythm of Spending Time in God’s Word

We all have rhythms in our everyday life. For some of us, we have a specific workplace we go to every day and a certain ...

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How I Study My Bible

The Bible is God’s ultimate communication with His people. Most of what you need to know about God’s plan and His desire for your life ...

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The Good Thing about Bad Days

“Life is tough, and then you die.” Maybe you’ve heard that sentiment in a song, read it on a bumper sticker, or scrolled past something ...

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Independent From Earthly Powers, Dependent on God

With Independence Day just around the corner, I have spent some time reflecting on the many freedoms we have as Americans. The Declaration of Independence ...

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A Guide to Christian Prayer: Q & A

God wants a daily relationship with us. How it must grieve Him when we run to Him only in times of trouble and need! We ...

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