God’s silence can beat the stuffing out of our faith. We beg God to intervene. But the crisis only deepens. People we love die or...

A local television station has its anchors discussing trust. One of them says, “You trust your spouse. You trust your children. You trust...

Fear of the LORD goes beyond mere awe and respect for Him. It includes trembling before a God whom we desperately want to please and who...

Having money can provide a feeling of superiority and fuel pride. Not having it can make you unhappy. But having way more than you need...

God can bless others through us by focusing on what He can do, not what we can’t. Our weakness does not limit God. It glorifies Him...

Most of us pay too much attention to money, bodily comforts, and sensual pleasures. Serious symptoms include worrying about money instead...

Beware of two alternatives (either/or) thinking. It is inadequate. In Mark 12:35-37, Jesus asked how the scribes could say that the...

Living for Christ is not an effortless drift down an easy stream, but constant resistance against our efforts by the world , the flesh ,...

Jesus is the pattern for being both loved and hated in this world. As the world treated Him, it will treat you if you follow His...

Sometimes we will suffer for doing what is right. When we do, we imitate Christ, who suffered because He obeyed His Father’s will. His...

God does not always protect us if we live godly lives. If we are zealous to do good, Peter implies that no one will harm us. Harm is used...

Life during World War 2 in the United States was not business as usual. Sacrifices were made. Priorities were adjusted. The all-consuming...

In a newspaper cartoon, a woman with folded arms and a superior expression says to her husband, “A good husband is caring, strong, and...

Dr. Howard Hendricks described discouragement as leukemia of the spirit. Daily living is like wading through waist-deep muck. You are...

A church sanctuary was burned, and only the basement survived. The leaders of the church built another sanctuary two miles away.   About...

It is easier to comfort people in their losses than to rejoice in their victories. Their wins can make us sad, especially if they come...

I could not say anything about my father at his funeral service. It was emotion-driven numbness and paralysis of speech.   At least one...

“Have a good week!” is not a “one in the Spirit” wish for the congregation as they leave the worship service and head their separate...

Christianity that works, works at home. Relationships reveal the strengths and weaknesses of your faith.   Army life would be chaotic...

You don’t know how God’s will or unforeseen circumstances might modify your plans. Boasting about them is ridiculous. They are always...