The serpent slithered out of the garden, tongue zipping in and out of his mouth. A smirk crept across his scaly lips. His plan had worked. Sure, his Maker had promised to crush him. But he had nothing to fear because now that the man and woman had succumbed to Read more…
Without Christ’s birth, there’d be no crucifixion or resurrection and, ultimately, salvation. Of course, that’s what Christians celebrate every Christmas—but the holiday is also a reminder of all the ways God is good, in the things He has done, will do, and is doing. Here are a few. God’s Plan Read more…
What would you say if an angel told you to do something completely crazy? Probably not, “I’m God’s servant, do what you have said.” But that’s what Mary, the mother of Jesus, said (Luke 1:38). Mary is first introduced in the New Testament in Matthew 1:18. The following verses give Read more…
I used to hate math. Not because it was hard or took too long to finish but because nothing agitated me more than getting an answer wrong. When I messed up, I would sulk. Sometimes for hours. Petty? Yes. True? Also yes. I thought I had failed. I wanted to Read more…
We could all use a good friend. And we could all do a little more to be better friends—especially to the people we just met. Here are ten simple ways to show Jesus’ love. 1. Say Hello A little hello goes a long way. If you like the introductions, go Read more…
We tend to want God during the hard stuff yet forget Him when something goes right. We pray in the storms and ignore Him with the blessings. But is that the right thing to do? Miriam, Moses’ sister, gave us an example. In Exodus 15:20–21, we see a woman named Read more…
In a recent post, I described love as something that “suffers long.” In another article, I wrote that it’s possible to find joy during terrible circumstances. But what about when you don’t feel like rejoicing, or the suffering doesn’t seem worth it? What then? Is God still there? Does He Read more…
How often do you practice gratitude? A little? A lot? Somewhere in the middle? No matter how often, there’s always something to be thankful for—whether mishaps disguised as blessings or friendships that warm our hearts for years to come. So let’s dive into the five categories you should add to Read more…
Best friends, admired leaders, trusted relatives—and even the disciples of Jesus—are all guilty of betraying others. If someone has ever betrayed you, you’re not alone. One of the closest people in Jesus’ life betrayed Him. It was the kind of betrayal that led to His crucifixion. The Bible contains the Read more…
Comparison invades your thoughts and affects your attitude. You see something you want—in social media posts or a store—and do whatever you can to get it. Comparison leads to self-blaming—It’s your fault you’re not like that, we tell ourselves. Comparison leads to jealousy—I need that, we say And it ultimately leads Read more…