Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Prov. 22:6) Ask any teen, “What is the biggest influence in your life?” You might expect them to answer “friends” or “social media”. And the parents of those teens...
Fasting is a willingness to separate yourself from the things of this world and put your focus solely on the Lord. It has been a powerful spiritual tool used by Christians and ministry leaders the world over, and was modeled in biblical contexts throughout...
We all have those days where everything seems to go wrong, we just cannot seem to say or do the right thing, and our hopes and dreams seem to be going down the drain. At times like these, it is hard to see any good in ourselves, in the people around us, or the...
God has said that He would place a hedge around us to protect us from all evil. He has even said He would protect our coming in and going out. Day and night God is our guard; He will not sleep or slumber as He surrounds us with His care. Never forget: We may feel...
Greetings in the precious name of Jesus! This month marks the time of year in the United States when people especially celebrate their blessings at Thanksgiving, and hopefully express their gratitude for every good thing in their lives. It’s true that no matter...
Lord, your Word teaches us in that every person should submit themselves to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which you have established. We thank you for leading and guiding America’s forefathers in establishing the...
There are a lot of reasons we struggle to forgive, and one is that we feel like forgiving is condoning what someone did – just laying down and taking it, being a doormat. We think, “If I forgive them, I’m saying what they did was okay.” But that’s not what...
We all know it is good to stop and smell the roses every once in a while—to pause and realize how much we have be grateful for. But did you know that gratitude is essential to success? If you can’t appreciate what you have to be thankful for right now, it is harder...
When asked about what it would be like before His return, Jesus made this stunning statement to His disciples: “And many will turn away from Me and betray and hate each other…. Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.” (Matt. 24:1–12) As...
In a world that is fast-paced, demanding, and stressful, and in a society that demands quick fixes and easy solutions, it is difficult to take the time to just think. I mean, what is the point of just thinking? Well, learning to be alone with our thoughts is...
I want to encourage you about your marriage today, especially those of you who might be having some marriage issues. Let me just be honest. Nobody has a perfect marriage. It takes work, and giving on both sides, if you are going to be successful. Trudi and I have...
Often, when we read the Bible, we make it our aim to read as much of it as possible in one sitting. But I want to suggest you do something very different. The next time you read your Bible, instead of reading as much as you can as fast as you can, read very slowly....
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