Fickle Followers
How quickly public opinion can change! When Jesus entered Jerusalem for the Passover feast, He was welcomed by crowds cheering to have Him made king (John 12:13). But by the end of the week, the crowds were demanding that He be crucified (19:15).
Water to My Soul
By Chaz Oswald, 22, USA The sun and humidity combined to push the heat index to a blistering 95°F (35°C). Sweat evaporated from my skin like steam off a boiling pot of water. I was exceedingly thirsty by the time I completed my run. It would be outright stupid to attempt to satisfy my thirst [...]
Water to My Soul
By Chaz Oswald, 22, USA The sun and humidity combined to push the heat index to a blistering 95°F (35°C). Sweat evaporated from my skin like steam off a boiling pot of water. I was exceedingly thirsty by the time I completed my run. It would be outright stupid to attempt to satisfy my thirst [...]
How to listen to God’s Word in a fresh way
When our hearing is impaired, sounds that were once sharp, become dull and muffled. How the same thing can happen when our spiritual hearing is damaged.
The Tragic Flaw
In literature, a tragic flaw is a character trait that causes the downfall of a story’s hero. That was true of Uzziah, who was crowned king of Judah at age 16. For many years, he sought the Lord; and while he did, God gave him great success (2 Chron. 26:4-5).
Practical ways to follow the example of the Good Samaritan, and be good stewards of our time and resources
There are many different charities and organizations around the world in need of resources. As followers of Christ, are we called to help everyone who holds out their hand?
Peace, Be Still
My friend Elouise has a wonderful way of putting life into clever perspectives. Once when I asked her, “How are you today?” I expected the usual “fine” response. Instead, she said, “I’ve got to wake Him up!” When I asked what she meant, she kiddingly exclaimed, “Don’t you know your Bible?!” Then she explained: “When the disciples faced trouble, they ran to wake up Jesus. I’m going to run to Him too!”
Don’t Waste Your Time!
By David Wong, 21, Singapore “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” —1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) Many things dominate our lives, whether we are in high school or university. We could spend all day in front of the computer, or stay up into the wee [...]
Don’t Waste Your Time!
By David Wong, 21, Singapore “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” —1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) Many things dominate our lives, whether we are in high school or university. We could spend all day in front of the computer, or stay up into the wee [...]
What it means to live by the spirit of the Law
If we are called to love our neighbor, who does that include? Let's study Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan and what it tells us about loving others.
Displaying God’s Glory
I love baseball and have been a fan of the sport since I was a little kid. I especially enjoy following the Detroit Tigers. But during a recent season, the Tigers’ poor play and losing record early in the season frustrated me greatly. So for my own personal well-being, I took a break. I spent 4 days avoiding anything to do with my favorite team.
A fresh perspective on the story of the Good Samaritan
In Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, we tend to point a finger at those who passed by the wounded man. But what if they had good reason to look the other way?
True Sacrifice
Eric was one of the good guys. As a police officer, he saw his work as service to his community and was fully committed to serving at all costs. Evidence of this desire was seen on the door of Eric’s locker at the police station, where he posted John 15:13.
Glory Due His Name
By Rohit Chacko, India How would you feel, O son of man, When you have fashioned An exquisite work of art Yet is deprived of its credit? I was deprived of the due praise When by My hands I’ve put forth The heavens and the earth, The seen and the unseen. Work of My hands, [...]
Glory Due His Name
By Rohit Chacko, India How would you feel, O son of man, When you have fashioned An exquisite work of art Yet is deprived of its credit? I was deprived of the due praise When by My hands I’ve put forth The heavens and the earth, The seen and the unseen. Work of My hands, [...]
