God does not want a one-sided relationship with us. He did not send His own Son to die a painful death on the cross for us in order for us to merely… read more

Many things have been said and written about love. Numerous songs recount stories of love gained, treasured, and lost. Tennyson wrote that it is… read more

We did absolutely nothing to earn God’s love. We were born into sin; we were at enmity with God. We were unlovable and undeserving. Yet Christ… read more

The world’s viewpoint about God’s love is such a watered-down version of the Truth. They view Him as a benign and insipid force. They… read more

Through Jesus— … read more

What do the religions of the world have in common? They all attempt to pursue and appease their gods, who have distanced themselves from humanity.… read more

When a person does a job well, we find ourselves wanting to praise him. But what about our praise to the Lord for who He is and what He has done for… read more

What is praise? It is adoration, thanksgiving, appreciation, and worship of our Lord and Savior. Praise flows from a relationship of love and… read more

In our busy lives, we rush from one commitment to another, barely stopping to catch our breath. And sometimes it is our relationships that… read more

In his later years, the apostle John wrote, “No one who is born of God will continue to sin” (1 John 3:9). But earlier in the same… read more

While we may wish the rules were different, there are a few time-tested Truths about growing and maturing. They take work. And they also involve… read more

An ancient monastery sits on top of a cliff in the beautiful countryside of Portugal. Visitors to this lofty retreat are rewarded with a magnificent… read more

During the Second World War, Corrie ten Boom and her family realized the risks associated with hiding and protecting Jewish citizens. However, in a… read more

All believers receive and actively use faith every day. Faith is like a muscle; as we exercise it, it grows stronger. On the flip side, walking in… read more

Exodus 3:7 tells us God heard the cries of His people. He knew they were suffering in exile. Yet their promised deliverance lingered, and because… read more

Joseph spent years confined to an Egyptian dungeon. While he had done nothing to deserve imprisonment, God knew that Joseph’s faith needed to… read more

The view was not good from where Joseph lay. At the bottom of an empty well, he was probably feeling betrayed, hopeless, and alone. Joseph, the… read more

Everyone goes through storms in life. No life is free from encounters with pain, disappointment, struggles, and temptations. We go through… read more