Do you think of God as your loving, heavenly Father? Many people find this hard to do. The notion of calling God—who is holy and… read more

In his book The Power of Prayer, Dr. R. A. Torrey writes: … read more

After checking with those who work with wild animals, I was told that there are three reasons lions roar: … read more

Read Psalm 127:3-5. In ancient times, the archer was more feared than an expert swordsman. That’s because arrows strike from far away, very… read more

The power of an arrow lies in its speed. Its target doesn’t often see the attack coming. Arrows whizz by without warning in the thick of the… read more

In Judges 6, the Israelites had done evil in the eyes of the Lord—and so God used the Midianites to chastise them. Judges 6:3-5 says, … read more

It is each generation’s responsibility to pray for, train, and model faith in Jesus Christ to the next. As such, we are always just one… read more

When David was a young man, he tended the family’s sheep while his brothers went off to war. One might look at David’s assignment and… read more

When I was a boy growing up in Egypt, my grandfather was a building contractor by trade and a lay leader in the Brethren Church. He lived in a small… read more

Whether it’s their first day of kindergarten or their first semester away at college, raising a child is an exercise in trust. Ultimately, it… read more

The unity of the family is under attack in a serious way in our society today. Divorce rates continue to climb while marriage rates are slowing.… read more

For decades, Sam Rayburn was recognized as one of the most powerful politicians in America. When asked by a reporter to recount the most important… read more

With each passing year, there are more and more ungodly influences vying for the attention of our nation’s young people. Biblical values are… read more

When our children see us clinging to the promises of God, they will grow up trusting in His goodness. If we fail as adults to pray for and with the… read more

We want the best for our children. We work hard to provide them the best opportunities, education, possessions, and quality of life that we possibly… read more

Deep down, every one of us is generous. We all give our money, our time, and our energy away to someone. The problem is that some people are only… read more

As children of God, not only do we have the gift of eternal life, but we have also gained His favor. God Himself will sustain us, strengthen us, and… read more

The cross demonstrates how God is a God of both love and justice. His love for us prompted the ultimate sacrifice of His Son, which satisfied the… read more