Summary Calling God awesome means more than expressing enthusiasm. Biblical awe recognizes His overwhelming power, holiness, authority, justice, and astonishing love. A personal encounter with lightning illustrates the fear and wonder such greatness inspires. Scripture presents awe as a response to God’s presence and works. Remembering His greatness encourages courage in the face of opposition and calls us to obedience, love, praise, and reverence, not merely casual admiratio

Summary Our attention often wanders, but God hears our prayers. Scripture connects His favorable response with humility, repentance, faith, forgiveness, sincerity, and obedience to His will. Nehemiah models confession and reverence, while other passages encourage righteous living and wholehearted seeking. Attentive prayer means setting aside distractions, examining our motives, and making time to listen. Rather than directing God, we approach Him ready to serve and surrender

Summary Sin once restricted access to God's presence. Jesus' sacrifice opened the way for believers to approach Him freely and confidently. God desires a personal relationship with us. He promises to draw near to those who sincerely seek Him. Through faith in Christ, we can approach God at any time. We bring our prayers, worries, and needs before Him. He welcomes us with grace, mercy, and love. An Unapproachable Relationship I once had a parishioner who disliked me so deeply

Summary As we age, our bodies weaken, our memories fade, and our definition of old keeps changing. But God never ages. He has no beginning or end, and time cannot diminish His strength, wisdom, or character. Unlike humans, God never grows weary or loses power. He remains eternally the same, from everlasting to everlasting. Because God never changes, we can trust Him through every season of life. When Does Old Begin? I recently read an article that described people my age as e

Summary Hypocrisy is the deliberate pretense of possessing virtues or beliefs one does not genuinely practice. Jesus condemned religious leaders who appeared righteous but lacked sincerity. Hypocrisy involves concealing the truth, seeking personal advantage, and professing beliefs without practicing them. However, moral failure is not necessarily hypocrisy. A person who sincerely acknowledges personal weakness while encouraging others to do right demonstrates imperfection rat

Summary Godly people are like genuine diamonds with imperfections. Though sin sometimes dims their light, their lives consistently reveal righteousness, truth, mercy, humility, faith, and devotion to God. Unlike those whose religion appears only during worship, genuine believers demonstrate godliness throughout daily life. Above all, they love God wholeheartedly and love their neighbors as themselves. This love gives their lives a distinctive, godly sparkle. Genuine Diamonds

Summary God knows us completely—our thoughts, words, deeds, needs, past, present, and future. Nothing is hidden from Him, and His limitless understanding ensures His judgments are always right and fair. He knows our weaknesses, motives, and every possible outcome. Because God sees what we cannot, we can trust His purposes, guidance, and promises, knowing that His knowledge extends far beyond our own. A Prophetic Encouragement A stranger once prayed a life-changing prayer for

Summary God is not distant. Rather, He is continually near to His creation. He is especially close to those who sincerely seek Him. Scripture shows that He hears prayer, helps the brokenhearted, and invites people to draw near with sincere hearts and faithful lives. Through Christ’s atoning sacrifice, believers are brought close to God, forgiven, transformed, and assured of His enduring presence. God’s nearness provides comfort, confidence, and strength for daily life. The Lo

Summary Jesus remains the most influential figure in history, followed by billions worldwide. The Gospels describe His miracles, teaching, crucifixion, and resurrection. Jesus made extraordinary claims: He identified Himself as God’s Son, equal with God, the only way to the Father, and the source of eternal life. He claimed authority to forgive sins, promised to rise from the dead and return, and declared that He would ultimately judge humanity. Why Jesus Still Commands Atten

Summary God is completely faithful and dependable, unlike imperfect human beings. His kindness, righteousness, love, unlimited power, and eternal life guarantee that He will keep every promise. Jesus perfectly reveals God’s faithfulness as our Savior and faithful High Priest. Even when believers fail, God remains faithful. Christians can confidently depend on Him for forgiveness, strength, protection, help in temptation, spiritual growth, and eternal security. An Everyday Pic

Summary Sin separates humanity from a holy God, and no one can save himself. Jesus Christ, the sinless Son of God, died in our place, paying sin’s penalty, and rose from the dead. Salvation is God’s gift, received through repentance and personal faith in Jesus alone. Those who receive Christ are forgiven, credited with His righteousness, given eternal life and the Holy Spirit, and become God’s children. Humanity’s Greatest Problem Is Sin What is your greatest problem? Many pe

Summary People often use entertainment, substances, work, social media, possessions, food, pleasure, ambition, and noise to escape inner turmoil. These pursuits may temporarily numb pain, but they cannot resolve humanity’s broken relationship with God. True peace and lasting joy come through repentance, faith in the good news, reconciliation with God, and fulfilment of His purpose through the Holy Spirit. The Illusion of Superficial Peace I sat in the dentist’s chair, but my

Summary The promise in Christ Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s Old Testament promises through Jesus Christ. It includes salvation, forgiveness, righteousness, the Holy Spirit, resurrection, an eternal kingdom, and blessing for all nations. Jesus fulfills God’s promises of a Savior, atonement, covenant renewal, and eternal life. Those who receive these promises by faith find hope, transformation, endurance, and an everlasting home with God. The Promise Shared by All Believers

Summary The Bible teaches Christians not only what to do but also what to avoid. Just as athletes improve through disciplined training and correction, believers grow spiritually by following Scripture. Every Christian can mature through wholehearted commitment, daily time in God’s Word, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Loving God and others helps believers reject sinful behaviors that hinder spiritual growth and pursue righteous living. Lessons From Coaching Athletes Athlet

Summary The Bible gives a clear answer to the question, "Does God love me?" God's love flows from His unchanging character, was demonstrated supremely through Jesus Christ, and is offered freely by grace. He knows you, provides for you, and promises that nothing can separate believers from His love. You experience that love personally by receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. In dating relationships, many guys wonder, “Does she love me?” Here are ten indicators that she d

Summary The article contrasts secular explanations for the existence of thousands of religions with the Bible’s teaching that every person has an innate awareness of God. It argues that idolatry, spiritual deception, and humanity’s rejection of divine truth have produced false religions, while Jesus Christ alone provides the true way to God through grace and faith. 7,170 living languages exist on our planet,1 at least 3,800 distinct cultures,2 and more than 4,000 religions3.

Summary Pride is a subtle but deadly spiritual disease that deceives us into taking credit for what God has given. Scripture teaches that our worth is found in Christ, not our achievements. Gratitude is the antidote to pride because it continually acknowledges God's grace and goodness. By thanking God in every circumstance, we remain humble, resist self-sufficiency, and give Him the glory He deserves. A Small Problem That Became Life-Threatening It started as a small mole on

Summary This article offers encouragement for believers struggling with unanswered prayer. When God seems silent, trust is tested, but faith grows by remembering God’s character, trusting His timing, and staying rooted in Scripture and community. Honest prayer and reflection on God’s past faithfulness help sustain hope. Even delays serve a purpose, as God often uses waiting to deepen character and strengthen faith. God’s silence is never abandonment. He is always present and

Summary Arrogance hides within us and rejects correction, blocking spiritual growth. Scripture exposes wrong thinking and transforms us, but pride insists we know best. The Bible warns that arrogant people offend God, harm others, and align with wickedness. Their behaviors include greed, disrespect, false confidence, and mistreating the weak. God opposes arrogance, humbles the proud, and blesses those who choose humility, obedience, and teachability instead of self-exaltation

Summary The Bible strongly condemns self-centered boasting rooted in pride, insecurity, or control. Such boasting ignores God’s gifts and invites judgment. Yet Scripture allows boasting that gives glory to God for what He has done in and through His people. Salvation removes all grounds for self-praise, while godly boasting highlights Christ’s work, transformed lives, perseverance, generosity, and grace, always ensuring that God alone receives the glory He deserves. A Lesson