Before God’s perfect picture of shalom was shattered, Adam and Eve had bodies. Bodies are not a result of the fall; broken bodies are. Continue Reading …
Your struggle is the struggle of pretty much every person who's sitting in church today—but it’s not a struggle without hope. Jesus invites us to come to Him right where we are. Continue Reading …
You may not be recognized this weekend, friend, but we see you nurturing the faith of younger believers, fighting to protect the vulnerable, and caring for the kids who are in your sphere of influence Continue Reading …
Sometimes God will shake everything in our world to remind us that all we truly have is Him and that we are living for an eternal, unshakable kingdom that will never pass away. Continue Reading …
If your love for God’s Word has withered lately, change up your watering plan. Remain rooted and grounded in Christ, and watch how He is able to grow fresh affection in your heart. Continue Reading …
Not one moment of our suffering is wasted. It is working miracles behind the scenes. It is “preparing for us an eternal weight of glory.” Continue Reading …
A heart that rejoices in finding fault in others may align with contemporary culture’s values, but it falls short of the character of Christ. Continue Reading …
Today, Christians don’t just know God’s name, they know the name of His Son, the long-awaited Messiah, who entered into history and changed the world. Continue Reading …
As we toil in the shadow of the cross, we cling to the promise that when Christ returns He will wipe away every tear from [our] eyes. Continue Reading …
Considering the larger picture of Paul’s ministry gives me a fuller picture of what contentment is by gaining insight into what it is not. Continue Reading …
God calls us to hear His intended message, to understand the truths He’s revealed, and to respond to these truths out of grateful hearts in humble obedience. Continue Reading …