"I lift up my eyes to the mountains---where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth (Ps. 121:1-2)." Heavenly Father, the mountains speak of your majesty. All of creation points to you as the King and Redeemer of our souls. When we lift our eyes up... Continue Reading →
Haiku Poem: Risen Savior
The Risen SaviorHas triumphed over the grave.Life is found in Him. The gospel means good news. It's focus concerns the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Why? Because Jesus, the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, triumphed over the grave---proving He was the long awaited Messiah that would redeem the... Continue Reading →
Verse of The Day: Unbelief Is Condemned In John 3:18-19
Probably the most famous verse from Scripture is found in John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life." This verse has been exhibited by fans at major sporting events, proclaimed on live television, and advertised... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary on James 5
Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming on you. 2 Your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and your silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be for a testimony against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up your treasure in the last... Continue Reading →
Daily Devotional: Find Your Passion In Life And Pursue It For The Glory of God
"Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." -Psalm 37:4 Growing up, my Dad would always tell me: "Do what you are passionate about." Clearly, he still emulates this philosophy with his zeal as a physical therapist. He can talk for hours about the benefits of the profession... Continue Reading →
Psalm 4: Praying Through The Psalms
"Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer (Ps. 4:1)." Sovereign Lord, I turn to you when I am in distress. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. For I know you are a God who listens. Provide... Continue Reading →
Haiku: If Winter Fails
If winter fails To blossom into the springStill, I will praise God. No matter what happens in life, God is still good. He is worthy of our praise. If circumstances do not go as planned, we can still choose to sing to our King. There is always hope in our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. Haiku... Continue Reading →
4 Practical Steps For Sharing Your Christian Faith
Would you agree that sharing your Christian faith can be nerve-racking? Would you also agree that a major part of being a born-again follower of Jesus is to evangelize to the lost with the gospel of hope? The Lord beckons us to fulfill the great commission when he said, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,... Continue Reading →
Modern Bible Commentary on James 4
Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members? 2 You lust, and don’t have. You murder and covet, and can’t obtain. You fight and make war. You don’t have, because you don’t ask. 3 You ask, and don’t receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that... Continue Reading →
5 Reasons Why Your Diet And Exercise Are Spiritual Acts of Worship
According to Nutrition: From Science To You, over 200,000 Americans die from diabetic complications--a condition related to an inadequate regulation of blood glucose. This illness is often associated with poor eating habits and a lack of exercise. Moreover, an estimated 25.8 million Americans have diabetes. Unfortunately, if this trend continues, it is likely that one-third... Continue Reading →