“For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.” Genesis 18:19 (ESV) The devastation of the flood cleansed the earth, but it could…

Key Scripture: “You listened to your wife and ate the fruit which I told you not to eat. Because of what you have done, the ground will be under a curse. You will have to work hard all your life to make it produce enough food for you. It will produce weeds and thorns, and…

Key Scripture We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV) Devotional God created man’s body out of soil.  Then He breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.[1] Out of his own will He created man and put His own breath into him that he may live.  This must never…

The Greatest Battle is Fought at Home The Gospel continues to transform lives, but the family unit remains the primary battleground. When one person accepts Jesus, the response from relatives can range from overwhelming joy to outright hostility. If you are a new or young believer, remember this critical truth: While you should pray for…

“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV) Before a society ever existed, before there were tribes, communities,…

To truly communicate with God, we must be filled with the Holy Spirit. Jesus Himself said in John 4:24, “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” Being filled with the Holy Spirit enables us to walk with God, and this intimate relationship builds a deep faith and confidence…

Fear, worry, and anxiety. In a world of constant uncertainty, these feelings can look like our default setting. They can be a paralyzing force, a significant stumbling block that hinders our growth. They rob us of peace and have the potential to affect our relationships with others. We are told to “trust,” but our minds…

Why do we sometimes feel spiritually “stuck,” like a plane that starts its engine but never actually takes off?  This struggle often begins in the mind. A lack of control over our own thoughts leads to impurity. A person might kneel to pray, but their mind wanders. They might promise God a day of fasting,…

We all start from the same place, equally in need of wisdom and guidance. Because of this, no single person can serve as a perfect example of how to live. Even the most revered figures in history have had moments of failure. Moses, a leader renowned for his unique connection to his God, still faltered…

In our daily lives, it’s easy to identify our “enemies.” They are the people we don’t trust, the ones who challenge us, and those who cause us pain. We spend an immense amount of emotional and mental energy focused on these human conflicts. But what if this focus is a misdirection? What if our real…