When I was 15 years old, I was reflecting on a three-day revival at my church—a powerful outpouring of southern gospel worship, preaching, prayer, and eating together.
After reading today's passage, I hope you have plans to do something other than toil this fourth of July. When I look at the word toil, it makes me feel exhausted. There is no doubt in my mind this...
My dad had a little porcelain statue that sat on his desk in our childhood home. It was a man sitting under a tree, and a little blue bird was above him on a branch looking down at him. Engraved at...
Recently I had a conversation with a wise, older friend about God. We talked about God’s kindness, generosity, and purpose for our lives, but mostly, we talked about God’s love.
Trusting the Lord is a trait that you must learn. Rarely does it come naturally or easily. It’s also the opposite of what the world teaches you.
If you’ve been around church for any amount of time (and if you haven't, don't worry, soon you’ll hear), you’ve probably heard, “God works out all things for the good of those He’s called”...
Have you played Two Truths and a Lie? It is a game in which players tell two truths and one lie about themselves. Then, everyone guesses which one is a lie. I have only played it once, but I stumped...
How do you feel about the coming election? Even if you are not excited about the candidates, at least be glad you have a say. Also, remember, an undesirable president can only be in office for eight...
The people of Israel had a love-hate relationship with kings. Throughout the historical books of the Bible, you see a vacillation between wanting a king and then wanting to be freed from the...