The Word of God is an incredible blessing full of stories of real people with real struggles. In their stories, we see God move in the lives of His people and in the world around them. We see His promises fulfilled, His faithfulness displayed, and His power revealed. We gain…
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When Things Get Worse Before They Get Better
Wouldn’t it be great if things just went the way we wanted them to? Especially when we step out in obedience to God, ready to finally get things right! Couldn’t it just be smooth sailing from here on out? But no… sometimes things seem to get worse before they get…
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The store shelves may be empty, but the storehouses of God are not!
We are currently experiencing a worldwide pandemic that is altering life in America as we know it. It’s hard not to be afraid when you see the empty store shelves and hear our leaders talk about “social distancing.” I can admit that fear keeps creeping in. It comes in waves.…
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We need the Word of God!
The Christian life cannot be lived apart from the Word of God. Jesus knew and trusted the Word of God, and if we want to live as Christ-followers, we must do the same. As a young boy, Jesus sat among the teachers to hear the Word of God. (Luke 2:42-52) In…
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Prepared for Battle
Every day we face battles. Some of them are little skirmishes that don’t give us much trouble, but some of them feel more like the Battle of Normandy where the consequences of defeat could be catastrophic. The Bible makes it clear that these battles are inevitable, but it is also…