Devotionals & Bible Study

Our biggest problems are often minuscule when compared to the problems of others. Sometimes, our most difficult emotional challenges are nothing more than selfish desire standing in the way of God’s clear direction. We live in a complicated world that frequently requires us to go beyond the...

There are over two billion people in the world who profess to be Christian. Of course, some will say they aren’t all truly Christian, and that may or may not be true, but let’s just go with this number for now. Some quick research showed there were an estimated 500,000 Christians in the first...

The Apostle Paul set aside chapters twelve and thirteen of the book of Romans to offer a detailed outline of exactly what is needed to live a fulfilled Christian life. If you’ve studied the Bible for many years, this is the perfect place to come for a quick refresher course. If you’re new to...

As we grow older, we tend to become increasingly resistant to the advice of others. The hostile world we live in necessitates a certain measure of guarded caution that we sometimes take too far. When it’s difficult to know who can be trusted, it’s safer to simply depend on yourself...

Did you ever plan for a certain event in your life that in the end didn’t turn out the way you expected? Sometimes, even after careful preparation and a detailed calculation of every possible scenario, our plans fall apart and chaos ensues. These experiences are usually great lessons and tend...

Depending on how old you are, you likely can look back a few years or a few decades and see those moments in your life when you felt like you made a wrong turn and needed to change course. As a result, where you believe you’re going right now may be completely different than where you thought...

As followers of Jesus Christ, we have access to the awesome power of God. That access to power can be corrupted and degraded if our receiving connection is disrupted. Likewise, our ability to harness that power and generate positive outcomes in this world can also be corrupted and degraded if...

Before leaving this world, Jesus presented a vivid illustration to the twelve apostles that sums up his teaching in a way that we can all easily understand. We only need to step outside and observe the plants growing in our yard or visit a local garden to experience this important final...

Busy executives typically need a personal assistant who is ready for anything. These front line lieutenants often juggle more than one task at a time and are prepared for whatever might be required. This kind of dependability is usually greatly appreciated. A thoughtful and caring executive...

Jesus was in a constant battle with the religious leaders known as the Pharisees. Jesus challenged their religious authority by claiming to bring a message straight from God. One topic of disagreement was regarding wealth. The Pharisees had a saying, “Whom the Lord loves He makes rich.” They...

Jesus wants us to clearly understand the difference between his followers and those who have rejected his teaching. In this world, there are only two roads to travel. Either you follow Jesus who was sent by God to save you from destruction or you are blindly dragged along in the enemy’s net...

In today’s world, the Bible is often used as a tool to earn money. There are some who manipulate the words of the Bible to elevate themselves as special messengers who have somehow discovered the truth that you have been missing. Their goal is to sell books and generate donations to their...

Jesus was the one and only perfect man. The rest of us possess a broken human nature that prevents us from living a sinless life. As a result, Jesus went to the cross to provide us with forgiveness for our sins. When we place our faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus we are granted...

If Jesus Christ is truly your Lord and Savior, nothing else matters. It doesn’t matter what church you attend or who your pastor happens to be. It doesn’t matter if you are non-denominational or a member of a major denomination. It doesn’t matter which version of the Bible you read or how...

When the apostles began to debate among themselves who would be preeminent in the kingdom of heaven, Jesus stepped in to teach them an important lesson. Humility is the practice of taking a modest or low view on one’s own importance. Jesus, although equal to God, walked the earth as a humble...

In some ways, Jesus is building his kingdom in a process similar to gold panning. As you may know, gold panning is the process of scooping up mud and sloshing it around until the useless material washes away and only the gold is remaining. Because gold is a more substantial material than the...

When we study the Old Testament, we discover God had a special relationship with his chosen people, the nation Israel. Their relationship was a back and forth negotiation mixed with worship and rebellion. This is a clear illustration that our human nature is constantly pulling us away from...

Bread making is a relatively simple process of mixing together flour, water, and yeast. The yeast is used to release air bubbles into the mix and expand the dough. This process will cause the dough to expand to more than twice its original size. In one of his parables, Jesus used the...

Jesus came to earth to save all of mankind from death caused by unrighteousness. We are all sinners, and for that reason we are unable to live eternally with God. Because of God’s great love for his creation, he sent his Son to die on the cross as payment for our sins. When we place our faith...

Jesus teaches that the Word of God is a seed that will grow the kingdom of God (Luke 8:11). In another parable, Jesus expands this understanding when he lets us know we have an enemy who, at the same time, is planting seeds that are full of weeds. In other words, the devil is doing his best to...