When we feel unworthy, we may smile and act as if everything is okay, even if we aren’t. I wonder how negative, destructive thoughts tell many that they are not worthy. Sometimes these thoughts of not being worthy go back to childhood when someone close to us said we did not measure up. Unfortunately, …
God’s plan can seem unusual because we don’t see things from God’s perspective and what He is trying to accomplish. In the Bible, there are many examples where God’s people must trust the Lord’s plan even when it does not make sense. God called Noah to build the ark on dry land in an era …
Learning from Jesus is transforming as we put His word into practice. Take a moment and think about how the Lord’s word has affected you. Perhaps you didn’t even realize it was changing you. I remember doing a weekly Bible with one of my friends and those he employed in his small business. We would …
God calls us in His timing, which shows He is at work and has a plan for our lives. There are many times the Lord calls us, with the first call to place our faith in Jesus as our Savior. As our lives unfold, the Lord calls us to a deeper faith and more plans …
You are drawn to God’s word by the Holy Spirit. Sometimes when people are desperate, they are drawn to God’s word. A Bible may have laid dormant in a home or hotel room is now opened, declaring the Good News of Jesus. At other times believers are comforted by His word during trial. The …
Our enemy ignores the resurrection, but the truth can’t be hidden. When Jesus rose from the dead, it changed everything and impacted every person. The resurrection of Jesus is the center of the Christian faith and the truth we stand on. Through the resurrection of Jesus, the power of God was evident to everyone. Death …
We may fail, but Jesus keeps His promises. This is a comforting thought because we know as sinners, we fall short. Our Lord is like the giant rock in the river that never moves and can always be counted on. I remember when I got into trouble as a boy and had to go and …
The fact that the Lord works through people is impressive when you stop and ponder that reality. There is not a person on this earth too far from the Lord’s reach who the blood of Jesus can’t save. In professional sports, no coach would call a person out of the stands with no athletic ability …
Jesus has risen! This must have been the most beautiful words Mary Magdalene and the other Mary had ever heard. As they walked to the tomb, I imagine they were grieving over the loss of Jesus, who they saw die on the cross for our sins. If I were them walking to the tomb, I …
Angels are amazing and give us a glimpse into the spiritual realm we don’t usually see. Have you ever encountered an angel? This is an interesting question because, as believers, we meet angels regularly, although we may not be aware of it. We can’t see angels unless they make themselves visible, but that does not …