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Bible Verses About Facing Adversity: Strength and Endurance Through Scripture
On June 28, 2018, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Paul J. Selva, said: “The men and women who serve in...
Jack Selcher
Jul 163 min read


What Is in Your Hand? Faith, Evidence, and the Power of the Gospel
I read Exodus 4 for my devotions on June 23, 2025. “But Moses protested again, “What if they won’t believe me or listen to me? What if...
Jack Selcher
Jul 163 min read


Bitter People Definition: The Contagious Nature of Bitterness
I had measles as a child. “Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years old. Measles is...
Jack Selcher
Jul 163 min read


God’s Commands: Principles Above Power in a World Obsessed with Control
Jon Meacham wrote in And There Was Light that when Abraham Lincoln ran for re-election as President in 1864, freeing the slaves wasn’t...
Jack Selcher
Jul 163 min read


Gratitude in the Bible: The Pure Fuel for Christian Living
Gratitude made them do it. At a funeral of a mutual pastoral friend, I was surprised to see a pastor and his wife, whom I highly respect....
Jack Selcher
Jul 163 min read


Complaining in the Bible: A Grumbler’s Reflection on Discontent
We consistently analyze life for negatives. We will consider the reason for that shortly. I walked past my garden on July 7, 2025, and...
Jack Selcher
Jul 163 min read


Did the Elders of Israel See God? Examining a Divine Encounter on Mount Sinai
I read Exodus 24 in my devotions. Verse nine jumped off the page when I observed something I didn’t remember seeing before. It said that...
Jack Selcher
Jul 164 min read


Why You Should Upgrade Your Life by Doing Self-Evaluation Daily
Alexander J. Miller observed that many people meander through life without considering the big picture. He suggested that Socrates would...
Jack Selcher
Jul 153 min read


Verses on Freedom in the Bible
The secular idea of freedom is more than doing whatever we want. It is believing, thinking, speaking, worshiping, gathering, or behaving...
Jack Selcher
Apr 272 min read


Pride and Humility
As you reflect on your best memories of the past year, the criticisms you received no doubt rocket to the top of the highlights list!...
Jack Selcher
Apr 243 min read


Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?
Without Jesus’s resurrection, Christianity collapses. The church’s existence makes no sense. It began only after His resurrection. A...
Jack Selcher
Apr 143 min read


How to Keep the Faith in Difficult Times
Amid life's challenges, faith can often feel fragile. Whether it’s personal struggles, societal unrest, or global crises, difficult times...
Jack Selcher
Apr 25 min read


Why Do We Pray?
As believers, we are commissioned by Jesus Christ to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). This monumental task can feel...
Jack Selcher
Mar 314 min read


How Can I Find Peace within Myself?
Someone asked, “Why can’t I find peace in my life?” or in other words, “How can I find peace within myself?” Tudorache Gabriel answered,...
Jack Selcher
Mar 233 min read


Hypocrites in the Church
It is increasingly difficult to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit products. Buying fake items supports organized crime and...
Jack Selcher
Mar 163 min read


How to Get Right with God
In 2024, I ordered Green Machine zucchini seeds from a company that advertised: “An excellent disease package keeps the plants healthy...
Jack Selcher
Mar 132 min read


Following Jesus
I saw a story on the news about Jim Harbaugh, the National Football League’s San Diego Chargers coach. Last football season he coached...
Jack Selcher
Mar 92 min read


Bible Verses on Addiction
The top ten things to which people are addicted are nicotine, alcohol, illegal and prescription drugs, caffeine, gambling, internet and...
Jack Selcher
Mar 43 min read


How to Bring Glory to God
My Best Sermon Was Playing Lazarus Acting is bringing a character to life. I preached a sermon on Lazarus in about ten churches. It was a...
Jack Selcher
Mar 33 min read


How to Become a Better Person in a Relationship
On March 3rd, I began my 27th year of coaching throwing events at my local high school. We had a coach’s meeting on February 26th. The...
Jack Selcher
Feb 283 min read
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