"Thus says the LORD, Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and... Continue Reading →
Verse of The Day: Seeking God with Confidence from 1 John 5:14
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us (1 Jn. 5:14)." This verse is saturated with many biblical truths. For instance, God is approachable. He desires to hear from us. As believers, there is a steady confidence we possess through the power... Continue Reading →
What Does The Bible Teach About Heaven And The Afterlife?
There are so many ideas about heaven in our culture. Some of these ideas are representative of what the Bible teaches and others are far from what Scripture teaches. For instance, some people believe we will receive wings like the angels in heaven and fly around in the clouds. Others think that heaven will be... Continue Reading →
Praying Through Psalm 50
The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to where it sets (Ps. 50:1) O Lord, you are mighty and holy. There is no one like you. You declare when the sun rises and where it sets. You are sovereign over creation. We rest in you.... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Failure Is Never The End But A Start To New Opportunities
In 1920, this person started a ferryboat company. He had no success and decided to sell his business to start a lamp manufacturing company. A competitor in the area sold similar types of lamps and put him out of business shortly thereafter. Despite all of this, he continued to be persistent. When he turned 40,... Continue Reading →
Devotional of The Day: If Anyone Is In Christ, He Is A New Creation
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" -2 Corinthians 5:17 What a powerful verse! This is the essence and heartbeat of the Christian life. When we put our trust and faith in Christ, we become a new creation. The old sinful ways are... Continue Reading →
Poem: Dawn Arise
Dawn is surely near But dusk entraps the soul. A twilight world of fear An infinite black hole. I do hear red birds sing. The rainbow truly gleams. But circumstances sting Shattering untold dreams. Nevertheless, I shall go To paint my hope in the sky. Seeds of joy I will sow Even If I don't... Continue Reading →
Poem: Still, I Will Sing To God On High
If winter fails to blossom Into spring And the sun Forbears to shine Still, I will sing To God on High. If darkness grips Like a thunderstorm And flowers faint On a bitter day Still, I will sing To God on High. If dreams are lost in the ocean abyss And hope hides In the... Continue Reading →
Survey Shows More Than Half Of American Christians Believe In A Works-Based Salvation
A new survey shows that a majority of people who describe themselves as Christian believe a “works-oriented” way to God’s acceptance. Dr. Tracy Munsil, the Executive Director for the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, makes this sobering statement: Unlike past generations of Americans, who readily recognized the reality of sin and the need... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Jesus Teaches Us Exactly How To Pray
Let's all admit it. Prayer is difficult. That's why Paul teaches us to labor in prayer. Prayer requires us to be disciplined and focused. This is especially hard in the modern world, where distractions are everywhere. Nevertheless, Jesus teaches us exactly how to pray. He tells us not to babble on like the pagans do,... Continue Reading →