Without Romans 8:28, where is my hope? You’ve battled through dark and painful seasons. You’ve been face-to-face with betrayal, heartbreak, and tragedy. You’ve held back tears and walked with the grief of a friend. Sometimes it feels as though pain is nothing more than a random cosmic event, the result Read more…
Cross-legged on her bed, she stared at her Bible, the words blurring. It was boring, didn’t make any sense . . . and besides, it took time away from other things. God, are You there? But it felt like . . . nothing. Like her words had disappeared into some Read more…
In 1 Corinthians chapter thirteen, we learn that love is necessary and profitable. God’s Word tells us that love matters and is an action, a command, and a purpose (John 13:35). But what’s hard to figure out is how to have the kind of no-bounds love that Jesus had. Fortunately, Read more…
So you want to be like Jesus, huh? You’ve decided to be His ambassador and you consistently wear your W.W.J.D. (What Would Jesus Do) bracelet. Good for you! But what if you don’t know what Jesus would do? It’s time to change that, and for starters, let’s learn about who God Read more…
Leprosy was a skin disease that caused a ton of discrimination, lost limbs, and painful experiences. It showed up as white spots and stole the sense of touch in fingers, toes, and eyes—so things like burns, scratches, or smashes go unnoticed. Leprosy was also highly contagious, and they did a Read more…
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…
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…
Normal water sustains life. Humans can only go three days without it before perishing. It fills creeks, lakes, rivers, and oceans. Water douses fire, floods us with nutrients and health, and forms landmarks. Dehydration causes headaches and confusion while being hydrated keeps you healthy. But living water? Living water has Read more…