Summary Rejoicing in others’ successes is difficult when pride and self-interest breed envy and bitterness. Scripture calls believers to rejoice when fellow Christians are honored, recognizing shared identity in Christ’s body. Self-sacrificing love, empowered by the Holy Spirit, frees believers from comparison. Kingdom work is never individual. Victories belong to Team Jesus, where all rejoice together as Christ is exalted. Overcoming Envy It is easier to comfort people in th

Summary Grief often leaves people speechless and numb, making comfort feel difficult. True ministry to the grieving requires presence, patience, and listening rather than explanations or fixes. Healing takes time, but being there helps sufferers process their pain. God uses believers as living sacrifices to share the comfort they have received, offering hope, practical help, and Christ’s strength through the Holy Spirit The Silence of Deep Grief I could not say anything about

Summary Christian oneness means more than friendly words; it requires shared lives, generosity, and sacrifice. The early church modeled Spirit-led unity through selfless giving and mutual commitment. Barnabas encouraged others by giving freely and believing in people, while Ananias and Sapphira warned against hypocrisy. True unity is sustained only by the Holy Spirit and produces powerful witness, authentic relationships, and lasting spiritual fruit. Rethinking One in the Spi

Summary Christian life is vibrant when believers live alert for divine appointments. Prayer prepares the heart, overcomes resistance, and opens doors for sharing Christ. Faith kept private grows stale, but faith given away brings joy and eternal impact. Wise, gracious living attracts others to Jesus through both words and actions. Each day holds God-given opportunities to live and speak so His life flows through us. Rekindling Enthusiasm for God and His Church How enthusiasti

Summary God calls believers to bear spiritual fruit that lasts by speaking clearly about Jesus. Loving actions matter, but verbal witness is essential despite uncertainty and opposition. Following Paul’s example, Christians meet people where they are and proclaim Christ’s death, resurrection, and forgiveness. Those who respond in faith are filled with joy and the Holy Spirit and multiply the message of eternal life to others. The Ongoing Chain of Eternal Life Angie Papadakis

Summary God’s purposes for eternity shape how believers live today. Through Christ’s redemptive work, God is restoring creation and building His kingdom. Each believer is transformed, gifted, and called to serve God’s plan through obedient, loving service, especially within the church. True fulfillment comes from using God-given gifts to glorify Him and advance His kingdom, rather than pursuing self-centered goals, both now and forever. God’s Purposes: The Here and the Hereaf

Summary Mark 16 contrasts Jesus’ finished work with believers’ unfinished mission. Christ’s resurrection, ascension, and exaltation confirm that salvation is complete and fully accepted by God. Believers cannot add to it, but must rest in it. Because Jesus reigns from heaven and empowers His people through the Holy Spirit, a task remains: declaring His finished work to the world so others may receive forgiveness and new life. The Empty Tomb and the Risen Christ Mark 16:1-20 d

Summary Pressure exposes who we truly are. In Mark 14, Jesus thrives under intense pressure through complete submission to the Father, while Peter collapses through fear, self-reliance, and prayerlessness. Willpower proved insufficient, but Christ’s strength never failed. Because Jesus now lives in believers, His grace empowers them to endure pressure without folding. Victory under stress comes not from human resolve, but from dependence on Christ’s power. Pressure Reveals th

Summary Patience is not natural. It is developed through trials and dependence on God. James teaches believers to endure difficulties by viewing life from God’s perspective and remembering His patience toward them. True patience flows from the Holy Spirit’s control, not self-effort. Perseverance goes further, enduring pain without quitting. Anchored in Christ’s return and future joy, believers can resist bitterness, lay aside hindrances, and faithfully finish the race of fait

Summary Fear often accompanies ministry, even for faithful believers. The author’s experiences in campus ministry reveal how God uses weakness, fear, and discomfort to prepare His servants for lasting impact. Scripture shows that fear is common, even among apostles, but obedience must continue despite it. As believers rely on the Holy Spirit rather than self-confidence, they learn that fearing the Lord diminishes all other fears. Serving God while afraid builds courage for fu

Summary People often give away what they do not want, but Scripture calls believers to give God their best. Hannah modeled this by offering her most precious gift, her son, to the Lord. Like Jesus, Christians are to live sacrificially, returning to God the time, abilities, resources, and energy He first gave them. True love and gratitude motivate such costly giving, which pleases God far more than offering Him leftovers. Regifting in Everyday Life In the U.S., slightly over 5

Summary Psalm 51 reveals our need for inner renewal, not outward reform. Human hearts are deceitful and require God’s cleansing, steadfast spirit, and restoring joy. Sin disrupts joy and worship, but repentance brings forgiveness and renewed purpose. Only after God cleanses us can we teach others His ways. True worship is a humble, broken heart surrendered to God, not a religious effort. Why We Need a Complete Spiritual Overhaul We need a complete spiritual overhaul to serve

Summary Humble, gentle giants reflect Christ’s strength under God’s control. They understand their sinfulness and salvation by grace, living gratefully without self-promotion. Gentleness is not weakness but Spirit-shaped strength marked by courage, restraint, and self-control. Jesus modeled this perfectly, as did Moses. Because Christ humbled Himself for us, believers are called to live humbly and gently, trusting God to work through them for others’ good. The Close Connectio

Summary Christians influence others through their example, especially in gray areas of faith. Paul teaches that love must limit freedom to prevent weaker believers from stumbling. Acting against conscience leads to spiritual harm. Rather than insisting on personal liberty, believers should pursue righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Choosing love over rights builds unity, strengthens faith, and helps others grow toward spiritual maturity. Our Lives Influence Othe

Summary Before using spiritual gifts, believers need a heart check. Pride, either inflating or diminishing self-worth, damages unity and ministry. God calls Christians to humility, recognizing diverse gifts within one body. Romans 12 describes gifts such as serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, mercy, and prophecy. These are God’s tools, given to build others up. Our purpose is not self-promotion but faithfully using what God provides to complete our assignments. S

Summary Paul urges believers to stop escaping reality and live fully in the present. Christians should pay their debts, except the ongoing debt of love, which fulfills God’s law. He calls believers to wake up spiritually, clean up sinful behaviors, and grow up by putting on Christ. Living with Christ’s return in mind brings alertness, discipline, obedience, and a life that visibly reflects Jesus every day. Living Fully in the Present We devise countless ways to escape reality

Summary Jehovah’s Witnesses differ from biblical Christianity on essential doctrines. Scripture teaches one God in three persons, the full deity and physical resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the personhood of the Holy Spirit. The Bible also rejects salvation by rule-keeping, affirming grace through faith alone. These differences show that Jehovah’s Witness beliefs contradict core Christian teachings about God, Christ, the Spirit, and salvation. Why Jehovah's Witnesses Are No

Summary The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches doctrines that differ fundamentally from biblical Christianity. Scripture presents one eternal God in three persons, salvation by grace through faith, and Jesus Christ as fully God who atoned for sin completely. LDS doctrine denies the Trinity, redefines Christ, adds works and progression to salvation, and elevates extra-biblical authorities. Though moral and sincere, LDS beliefs contradict core Christian teachin

Summary While many Americans struggle with financial debt, Scripture teaches that all Christians are debtors to the Spirit, not to self-interest. Believers must daily put sin to death and live under the Spirit’s rule. The Holy Spirit assures salvation, empowers endurance, and intercedes in weakness. Though suffering marks the present, it leads to future glory when God fully reveals His children and transforms them into Christ’s likeness. Our True Obligation: Flesh or Spirit T

Summary Saving faith is more than agreeing with historical facts about Jesus’ life and resurrection. Scripture teaches belief as an ongoing trust in Christ that shapes life now and forever. Through faith, believers experience love, joy, and hope in part today, with fullness yet to come. The prophets and angels longed to understand this salvation, which Christians deepen through Scripture, prayer, worship, and faithful service. Saving Faith Explained In Jesus Christ, God enter