Why The Incarnation?
John 1:14Our heavenly Father yearned through the centuries and the rise and fall of civilizations to redeem His needy people. He never ceased to reach out to His prodigal family. …
When There Is No Peace
Jeremiah 6:14The League of Nations (1920). The United Nations (1945). Countless regional, charitable, educational, and non-governmental organizations with “peace“ in their titles. None have actually promised peace, but they have …
Living and Leading with Wisdom
Deuteronomy 34:9Put yourself in Joshua’s shoes. Moses, the great leader of Israel, had died. Now it’s your turn. You are the leader. Those are big shoes to fill. Joshua was …
Constant Character
Psalm 15:4In the 1960s, an Episcopal priest named Joseph Fletcher developed a theory of Christian ethics, known as “situational ethics.” He said that the highest biblical law was selfless (agape) …
Tear Down The Walls
Mark 10:21The Great Wall of China is a barrier so huge you can be seen from space. Spanning 4,500 miles, it was built to protect the Chinese empire from invading …
God Bless You
Genesis 12:3When someone sneezes we say, “God bless you.” We may use the same phrase to appreciate someone who gives needed help. Sometimes we close our correspondence with it. But …
In Spirit and Truth
John 4:23-24Perhaps you have pondered this question: What is the proper place to worship? Is worship confined to a specific location? Many speak of worship as something they pick up …
God Has a Plan
John 1:14Deism compares God to a highly skilled watchmaker who creates a mechanical marvel, then winds it up and sets it to ticking before walking away. There is no revelation, …
Surprising Conversions
Acts 9:5In a sense, every conversion is surprising. That God would reach down in infinite mercy, and save any of us is a story of amazing grace. But the conversions …
Suit up for Battle
Ephesians 6:16-18Understanding spiritual warfare means recognizing you are in a spiritual war. To prepare, you must suit up for battle. Sports teams, companies, and organizations have uniforms to identify them, …