Have you ever toured a vineyard? There is constant attention given to the condition of each vine. The gardener takes particular care of each vine and… read more

There are people who think that living for self has made them successful. They think that their efforts alone are the source of their achievements.… read more

Those who have purity of heart want only one thing: more of God. The promise is that they will see God if their hearts are pure. They will see His… read more

If you are diligent in your commitment to the Lord, one way to test your Christian identity is to ask yourself: “Am I willing to invest my time… read more

The Greek word for patience is made up of two parts: “anger” and “long in coming.” Think of it as the ultimate anger… read more

For the believer, patience is built upon the absolute, unshakable belief that God is sovereign. We can be patient because we know we are neither… read more

With all the modern-day weather instruments, meteorologists can predict where a hurricane is likely to strike. Over the years, those living in areas… read more

We tend to learn more about ourselves in the difficult times than we do in other periods in our lives. When everything in life just seems to glide… read more

The Scriptures tell us that our lips reveal whatever we treasure in our hearts. Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will… 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

The Bible tells us about numerous people of faith who experienced persecution because they stood for God’s Truth. “Some faced jeers and… read more

Peter’s denial of Christ was a horrendous failure. Only hours before, he had confessed that Jesus was the Son of God. Then he claimed that he… read more

We hear counterfeit gospels preached across our land every day—in the media, in schools, and even in churches. There is a desperate need for… read more

Many people today buy into the false belief that all religions are the same. In their ignorance, they proclaim that all religions teach similar… read more

As blood-bought, Christ-covered, forever-forgiven followers of Jesus, we live in light of the realities of the cross every day. Yet, even as… read more

Of the three women from Mark 16, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Jesus are more familiar to us because of their presence in other Biblical… read more

Have you ever been in a situation where you believed there was no way out? Have you ever been so overwhelmed by your circumstances that you thought… read more

Trials in our lives often get worse before they get better. Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Salome experienced this firsthand in the days following… read more