Throughout his time of hiding, Elijah looked past his circumstances to God’s faithful provision. Elijah’s faith was securely rooted in… read more

It’s easy to wonder what God is doing when you feel stuck. Maybe you are in a job or a financial situation that seems stifling. Or maybe… read more

Elijah abruptly appears on the scene of Israel’s evil idolatry in 1 Kings 17. A prophet of God, he announces God’s judgment—a… read more

Seemingly out of nowhere, Elijah appears in Scripture. He had no family history, high office, or credentials to make him God’s choice to… read more

The Scripture shows us again and again that, in the midst of disaster, God takes care of His faithful people. The testimony of these believers tells… read more

When Daniel and his friends were sent to Babylon as captives, their new environment was vastly different from everything they had ever known. Even… read more

Yesterday we looked at two key components of Daniel’s prayer found in Daniel 9:4-19: praise and confession. Today we will look at another two… read more

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Many people seem to think that their prayers don’t matter. Even people who believe in the power of prayer don’t always think of… read more

Do not become discouraged when you feel that the world is hopeless. The world can be changed for good, and God will give you the strength to stand up… read more

When Daniel was being trained in the Babylonian palace, he was fed lies about spirituality and the meaning of life. Just as we face lies every day… read more

The Old Testament prophet Daniel had plenty of reasons to be afraid. He was captured as a teenager and taken to a foreign land. He was separated from… read more

We will not always face clear-cut decisions between right and wrong. Sometimes we may have to choose between two positive choices—or two… read more

Sometimes battles come from bullies or situations. But other times, struggles come from within as we face temptations. A temptation is a test of our… read more

There’s a lot we can learn from Daniel’s response to King Nebuchadnezzar as we consider how to deal with bullies in our lives. We see… read more

As you pass your tests in life, be careful not to fall into the temptation of giving yourself the credit for your success. God is the one who has… read more

Almost everyone can remember at least one bully from school—especially if they shoved you on the playground, teased people relentlessly, or… read more

Have you faced an exceedingly tough circumstance that tested every bit of your strength, intelligence, and character? Maybe you are facing a… read more