Summary The difference between committed and uncommitted Christians lies in motivation. While some pursue autonomy and purpose apart from God, committed believers are driven by faith, love, and hope anchored in Jesus. Scripture reveals that true devotion produces active faith, enduring love, and persevering hope, clearly distinguishing those who merely profess Christ from those who genuinely live for Him. Why do some professing Christians make loving and serving Jesus their k

Summary This article addresses claims that Christianity is a psychological delusion and shows how transformed lives provide supernatural evidence of its truth. Genuine faith produces self-sacrificial love and the fruit of the Spirit, proving Christ’s work within believers. Like Moses’s staff, spiritual gifts given by God demonstrate that Jesus truly sends His followers. Changed lives and active gifts remain persuasive signs of the gospel’s reality. I read Exodus 4 for my devo

Summary This article explains how believers can renew their faith during difficult times. By trusting God’s unchanging promises, viewing trials as opportunities for growth, and committing to discipleship, Christians grow stronger through adversity. Encouraging others, practicing spiritual disciplines, and remaining rooted in Scripture sustain faith and maturity. God’s presence, grace, and peace empower believers to endure hardship, experience renewal, and reflect Christ’s lov

Summary Prayer is the foundation of evangelism and discipleship. It invites God to open hearts, remove spiritual blindness, and prepare people to receive the gospel. Prayer also transforms the evangelist, cultivating compassion, boldness, and dependence on God. From initial salvation to ongoing discipleship, prayer empowers spiritual growth and ensures that the work of reaching the lost remains centered on God’s power rather than human effort. As believers, we are commissione

Summary True peace is not found through self-reflection or meditation but through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Peace requires reconciliation with God, which comes only by faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross. God is pleased with His Son and those who are in Him. Jesus alone provides peace with God and the peace of God through His Spirit. Someone asked, “Why can’t I find peace in my life?” or, in other words, “How can I find peace within myself?” Tudorache Gabriel

Summary This article compares addiction and sin, revealing how both addiction and sin enslave those who believe they are in control. Using everyday illustrations and Scripture, it shows that humanity is naturally bound to sin unless freed by Christ. True freedom comes through daily surrender to God, resisting sin’s pull, and living under the Holy Spirit’s control rather than self-directed independence. Recognizing the Nature of Addiction The top ten things to which people are

Summary This article explores the intersection of preaching, pride, and purpose in ministry. Public praise and harsh criticism reveal how easily servants can drift from glorifying God to seeking approval. Using personal stories and Scripture, it reminds readers that gifts come from God, success is measured by obedience, and true glory is found in faithfully completing the work God assigns, not in applause or recognition. My Best Sermon Was Playing Lazarus Acting is bringing a

Summary Drawing from decades of athletic coaching, this article compares sports performance to personal and relational growth. Just as athletes improve by focusing on one key weakness, people grow by addressing core spiritual flaws. Human selfishness requires transformation, not technique alone. Through trusting Jesus and depending on the Holy Spirit, lasting change becomes possible, producing love, self-control, and healthier relationships in everyday life. Lessons From Year

Walking in the Spirit Summary This article explains how believers can walk by the Holy Spirit in daily life. By understanding who the Spirit is, staying rooted in Scripture, cultivating prayer, responding to His promptings, and developing spiritual fruit, Christians learn to trust God’s timing and guidance. Walking by the Spirit is a daily choice that requires surrender, faith, and obedience, supported by godly community and reliance on God’s Word. Life is full of choices, bo

Summary Using a personal illustration, this article contrasts human and divine definitions of value. While people often measure worth by achievement or appearance, God values knowing Christ above religious performance. The Apostle Paul rejected confidence in spiritual accomplishments, treasuring union with Christ instead. True worth is found not in what we do for God, but in allowing Christ to live and work through us by His Spirit. Value Is Determined by the One Who Judges V

Summary Living for worthless pursuits is no substitute for embracing God’s true purpose. Drawing on Scripture and Paul’s example, this article shows that real life is found not in self-absorption or worldly gain but in surrender to Christ. Repentance means turning from darkness to the worthy Creator. Jesus died to free us from worthless living so we might live fully for Him. More than 720,000 people in the world take their lives each year, with many more failed attempts. Suic

Summary This article contrasts human craving for control with God’s exclusive power over creation. While people excel at destruction, God uses His power to give life and fulfill good purposes. True Christianity is not religious talk or routine but daily dependence on God’s power. Through weakness, grace, and the Holy Spirit, believers are transformed to live like Jesus and carry out God’s plans. It would be amazing if we could control the material world by ordering it to do w

Summary While physical exercise benefits the body, training for godliness offers far greater rewards. Scripture teaches that godliness impacts both this life and eternity by shaping believers into Christlikeness. Like physical training, spiritual growth requires discipline, effort, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Through spiritual practices such as reading Scripture, prayer, generosity, and fellowship, God forms character that reflects Jesus and produces lasting, eternal v

Summary This article explores the growing anxiety crisis and explains how fear harms both body and soul when left unchecked. While some anxiety can motivate, chronic anxiety flows from believing lies about God’s care and our strength. Scripture offers a better path, trust, prayer, loving community, and obedience. As believers rely on God’s love and truth, anxiety is transformed into peace, confidence, and spiritual rest. Anxiety in the United States Is Increasing Anxious peop

Summary Discipleship is a relational, prayerful journey of walking alongside others toward Christlikeness. True discipleship is grounded in prayer, authentic relationships, Scripture, and leading by example. It requires patience, humility, and perseverance as God brings growth over time. The ultimate goal is multiplication, equipping believers to disciple others, so that transformed lives continue spreading the impact of God’s Kingdom. Introduction to Discipleship: A Journey

Summary True meaning and purpose come from living water, not from family, career, or possessions. Scripture reveals that God alone satisfies spiritual thirst through the living water of the Holy Spirit. Jesus invites all who believe to receive this gift, which brings eternal life, inner fulfillment, and overflowing impact on others. Those filled with the Spirit become channels of grace, refreshing a spiritually dry world. Most Americans don’t know where to find living water.

Summary Our thoughts determine whether we remain spiritually stable or sink under life’s pressures. Dwelling on guilt, offenses, and earthly desires leads to pain, while focusing on heavenly priorities brings peace and joy. Scripture urges believers to anchor their minds on what pleases God through joyful living, continual prayer, and gratitude. A heavenly mindset, empowered by the Holy Spirit, produces lasting contentment regardless of circumstances. How Our Thoughts Shape O

Summary A fishing trip illustrates how Christians can be unaware of how they “smell” to unbelievers. While some perceive hypocrisy and judgment, Scripture explains that the gospel itself carries different effects. Believers are the fragrance of Christ, life to those being saved, and offensive to those resisting God. Our role is to share Christ lovingly and faithfully. The response belongs to God, not us. In 1990, my father and I traveled to the Boundary Waters of Minnesota to

Summary This article explains why Hebrews does not teach the loss of true salvation. Scripture shows that those who fall away were never genuinely born again but only professed faith. Like Judas, they experienced spiritual benefits without inner transformation. True believers are secure in Christ, and perseverance is the evidence of salvation, not its cause. Hebrews warns against counterfeit Christianity, calling readers to examine whether their faith is genuine. The Apostle

Writer Emily Dickinson remained a hermit in her family home for nearly twenty years. She set herself apart from significant interactions...