Today we’re reminded of the profound benefits that result from a daily habit of morning prayer.
Read MoreIt’s easy to become discouraged in the battle against our stubborn sin nature. In our passage this morning, we are reminded that God never gives up on us. We can be sure that He will be faithful to finish His work in us despite our unfaithfulness to Him.
Read MoreA crucified God is foolishness to a world that is totally depraved. The cross of Christ painfully exposes the truth about ourselves and the world we live in. But to those who embrace it, it leads to truth and life.
Read MoreAs we process Monday’s horrific tragedy in Nashville, it’s important for us to remember that Jesus weeps alongside us. Although He remains absolutely sovereign over all things, His heart breaks with ours in the afflictions that He uses to accomplish His good and perfect will in the world. This truth ought to comfort us in such times of deep sorrow.
Read MoreThis morning, as we consider the connection between our worries and our prayers, we find that the key to dealing productively with anxious thoughts is to connect them to what we know to be true about God. As we make this a habit, we can experience peace and comfort in even the most worrisome of situations.
Read MoreIt often seems as though God’s presence is hidden. We don’t always sense His nearness, even though He has promised it to all of His children. Today we consider how we can increase our awareness of His presence with us.
Read MoreThe Christian’s faith requires a constant battle that is both relentless and essential. It calls us to look beyond the temporal things of this world and ahead to the enduring treasures of heaven.
Read MoreJesus condemned the Pharisees for their desire to be “seen by others” in all their deeds. The Pharisees’ problem is one that we share: an unhealthy fear of man. This morning we explore how we can know what drives us and repent of our sinful motivations.
Read MoreWhile it is impossible for us to comprehend the fullness of God, we can know something of His heart by what He reveals to us. Our clearest understanding of the Father comes through His living Word, Jesus Christ the Son.
Read MoreEvery Christian is engaged in a fierce battle against the flesh, one that can only be won through the power of the Spirit. This battle is fought primarily in the mind, and victory comes by thinking rightly about our enemy, ourselves, and our Savior.
Read MoreIs your soul troubled, Christian? Look to the Lord for the best antidote to your anxious heart.
Read MoreThe command of Christ requires the believer to take the initiative in his interactions with his neighbor. In all situations, Christ calls us to treat others the way we would want them to treat us if the roles were reversed.
Read MoreHours before His arrest and betrayal, Jesus humbled Himself to serve those who should have been serving Him. He knew who He was and what He was about to suffer, but it didn’t stop Him from stooping to minister to those He loved.
Read MoreHunger and thirst are God’s daily reminders of our frailty. Just as our bodies need food and drink to survive, our souls need God in order to live. Today we will consider how we must constantly feed our souls on Christ.
Read MoreAs we continue our discussion of emotional intelligence, we look today at how we can improve in our understanding of ourselves, of others, and ultimately of God. The chief skill we need to develop is the skill of listening.
Read MoreKnowing God ought to be our chief pursuit. We can learn a great deal about His being and His character by considering mankind made in His image and by observing His creation. But we get to know what God is like most clearly by looking at Jesus.
Read MoreWhat is emotional intelligence, and how does it impact our relationships with the people around us? In this two-part series, we will consider how we can improve our emotional intelligence for the purpose of honoring God and loving others.
Read MoreShining light into the oppressive gloom of this world, the Son of God came as a child to drive away the darkness and give us life and liberty in Him. Jesus really is the answer to every problem we face.
Read MoreGod’s glory is marvelously displayed throughout creation, but only in Scripture do we hear His voice. How should we then approach the Bible?
Read MoreIs thanksgiving a regular part of your psychological routine? For most of us it is not. As we enter another season of thanksgiving, let us remember the vast difference separating what we deserve from what we receive. As the psalmist well observed, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits” (Psalm 103:2).
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