In Ecclesiastes 4, Solomon saw loneliness and isolation and became discouraged. That is, until he discovered the power of godly companionship. … read more

At the core of most world religions is the desire to appease a god or gods to attain favor in the afterlife. Followers live in fear of upsetting… read more

Jesus told many stories and parables about God’s nature to drive home a point to the Pharisees and teachers of the law. They had become more… read more

In Luke 16:1-15, Jesus tells the parable about the shrewd manager. The manager had many faults, but he was smart enough to use his resources to plan… read more

Read Luke 15:11-32. Too often we see men and women who are living like the older brother in this story, and we can’t even tell there’s a… read more

Have you ever considered that your true home is heaven, in the presence of our Holy Father? It is not God who is distant. Instead, it is you and I.… read more

The parable of the lost coin found in Luke 15:8-10 portrays a woman’s urgency to find one of her most treasured possessions. … read more

In Luke 15:1-7, Jesus shares the parable of the lost sheep to further reveal the heart of God to us. In it we see that God’s love is so… read more

“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; . . .” (Isaiah 53:6). All we have to do is look around to… read more

Our fears, anxieties, and hurts are very real. But if we focus only on these earthly problems, then very soon the spiritual realm becomes foggy and… read more

I grew up in Egypt under the influence of a Christian family. I often sang songs of praise to God, and I would hear my mother and my grandfather… read more

Our culture places great emphasis on clothing. Magazines and television shows are dedicated to describing the latest fashions. Consumers spend… read more

Have you ever thought about what the believers who have gone before us are doing in heaven? One thing we can be sure of is that they are joining the… read more

Are you hurting today? Maybe you are struggling with physical pain, such as a headache, an illness, or a disease. Or maybe you are experiencing the… read more

God chose names for Himself that reflect His character, His personality, and His identity. They are not a human invention, but a composite of His… read more

There was a day when a person’s name meant everything—more than all the money and prestige in the world. The Bible tells us that because… read more

History books tell us of an incident in the life of Napoleon. A man once approached the French emperor and said, “I am very pleased to meet… read more

One of the high points of a worship service should be the time the offering is collected. Many people, however, fail to realize the great blessing… read more