Jehoshaphat knew not to trust the counsel of the false prophets from the northern kingdom of Israel. He was adamant that before he involved God’s people of Judah in a

God loves to hear our praises and songs of adoration. He longs to hear us call him Abba, Father and King of the Ages. But better than all the praise

God abhors those who take advantage of powerless people, who are going through a series of difficulties, or who are in compromising situations. Those who exploit the needy, weak, poor,

I want you to look inside. Who is the person you most actively admire? Is it Jesus? Let’s admit that it is hard to “fix our eyes on Jesus” because

Our relationship with God is built on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus and our acceptance of that sacrifice through obedient faith Such faith trusts that God not only exists but also

God wants us to know that these fascinations and practices are dangerous because the evil entities demonic spirits and evil curses behind them are real. These false gods, goddesses, and

Isn’t it amazing how the more we try to fix things for ourselves the more we focus on “looking out for number 1” and the more we find ourselves isolated

I’m not so sure I could say my ambition is to “live a quiet life and work with your hands.” (I’m a bit of a loud person, but I do

While Job never discovered why he suffered, he did learn his place in the universe before the Almighty. Each of us needs this mature perspective! When we are young, time

We waste our time when we lose our sense of urgency to live for God, TODAY! God has a plan for us, our world, and his church. Without God giving

“Stand up and shout it if you love my Jesus…” That’s a song our children love to sing! But what happens to that youthful exuberance and joy at worshiping the Lord

God yearns for us to seek him and call out to him. Our verse for today is one of his many invitations to call on him and seek his will.

We have many choices as we decide the values governing our lives. So how will we find the best way and much more importantly, God’s way to live? We ask

Wouldn’t this description of Philemon be a great one to have said about you? I know I would love to have this reputation among God’s family! To be loved and

It is very easy to try and build our security around money, isn’t it? But world catastrophes, economic collapses, embargoes, pandemics, and natural disasters can wipe out the basis of

Worries are many, and they all seem to trouble our hearts around bill time or tax time, don’t they? Jesus reminded us that life is more than food, clothes, or

Paul was in prison when he wrote those words. I want the peace and joy from Jesus that assures contentment in any situation! However, I find it hard to be

God’s Word is life-giving because it is desired and spoken by God, it is guided and inspired by God. Therefore it is living and powerful. Its power lies in its