Illustration of the 3 crosses at Calvery

What Does “Gospel” Mean?

Posted on February 19, 2020

The word gospel reflects the Greek word for “good news” or “momentous news.” The good news is what God has done in Jesus Christ, supremely in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. This God did in... Continue Reading... read more

Representation of the Garden of Eden

Our Longing Back to the Garden of Eden

Posted on February 19, 2020

The Bible portrays the wonderful Garden of Eden as a historical location, essential for understanding God’s intentions for creation, our role in the world, and the hope of eternal blessing. By word and deed, God... Continue Reading... read more

Lighthouse

The Ultimate, Reliable Source of Hope

Posted on January 26, 2020

God’s character never changes; Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. External circumstances or conditions do not govern his love, his truth and his goodness — they never vacillate. Therefore, God’s character... Continue Reading... read more

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Choose Joy in Troubled Times

Posted on January 26, 2020

Laughter Heals The psalmist declares that God himself sits in the heavens and laughs (Psalm 2:4), and the writer of Proverbs describes the “woman of strength” as one who can “laugh at” times to come... Continue Reading... read more

Hands raised moved by the Holy Spirit

Understanding the Holy Spirit and His Role in the Trinity

Posted on January 7, 2020

This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence: If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our... Continue Reading... read more

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Reflections on the Mystery of “Unanswered” Prayer

Posted on January 7, 2020

If you’re like most people, you are somewhat mystified with the whole topic of answered and unanswered prayer. That describes me too. When my infant daughter died (her name is Rachel), the next time I... Continue Reading... read more

man with one leg in clothing of a poor person and the other dressed up

How Do You Balance Concern for the Poor with Your Own Family’s Needs?

Posted on December 17, 2019

For six years you are to sow your fields and harvest the crops, but during the seventh year let the land lie unplowed and unused. Then the poor among your people may get food from it, and... Continue Reading... read more

Manger

How the Incarnation Should Impact Our Daily Lives

Posted on November 18, 2019

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. – John 1:14 In... Continue Reading... read more

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Following the Call: Are You a Disciple Making Disciples?

Posted on November 12, 2019

Jesus’ followers risked ridicule, rejection, and even death, as they traveled throughout the Greco-Roman world sharing the gospel of salvation by faith in Christ with people from all levels and in all sectors of society.... Continue Reading... read more

Jesus walking on the water

What Does the Bible Say About Miracles? Answers to 4 Most-Asked Questions

Posted on October 15, 2019

Here, we take a bit of the mystery out of miracles by answering four common questions asked by Bible readers. 1. How Can You Tell If a Miracle Is of God? There are at least... Continue Reading... read more

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