Biblical hope can encourage us, despite the reality of suffering in our lives
When life is good, trusting God doesn’t require much effort. But when life gets tough, maintaining our faith in God’s goodness is much more difficult.
Song Review: My Heart Will Fly
By Daniel Gordon Ang, 19, Indonesia This song by MercyMe struck me immediately when I listened to it. It is well setup musically, well written, and has a significant spiritual message which many of us can readily identify with. From the first verse of the song, it is obvious that this song is about pain [...]
Not Interested In Religion
A radio ad for a church caught my attention: “Because you’ve heard about Christianity, you might not be interested in religion. Well, it might surprise you—Jesus wasn’t interested in religion either. But He was big on relationship and teaching us to love one another.” It continued, “You may not like everything about our church, but we offer authentic relationship, and we’re learning to love God and each other. You’re welcome to visit."
Discover that a closer inspection of our surroundings can strengthen our trust in God’s provision
Whether you live in the country or the city, God is evident in all His creation! Let's examine Jesus’ teaching in Matthew chapter 6, and strengthen our trust in God's provision.
Cupbearer To The King
One of my favorite Bible passages that applies to work is Nehemiah 1–2. King Artaxerxes’ employee Nehemiah had been such an exemplary worker that the king wanted to honor him by helping him when he was sad that Jerusalem was still in ruins. He asked Nehemiah, “Why is your face sad? . . . What do you request?” (2:2,4). He wasn’t just any worker for the king, he was the cupbearer, the man who tasted the king’s drink to protect him from being poisoned. In order to have earned such a position, he apparently worked hard and honored God in everything he did. And the king granted his requests.
Discover Jesus’ instructions for finding peace
If you stop by your local bookstore, you’ll find dozens of books geared to help you overcome worry. But to find a lasting solution for our fears, we need to look to the ultimate authority of God’s Word. Discover practical application from the Sermon on the Mount.
We Are All Winners . . . Right?
By Lau Jue Hua, Singapore In high school my classmates and I laughed at this joke—since we were all the “fastest” sperms, we were all winners. Jokes aside, the importance of winning is instilled in us since we were swaddling in blankets. Winning becomes our primary focus even as we get older. We are told [...]
A Slower Pace
When writer Bruce Feiler was diagnosed with bone cancer in his thigh, he couldn’t walk without some help for over a year. Learning to get around on crutches caused him to appreciate a slower pace of life.
