"Therefore, beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord" (1 Cor. 15:58)In recent years, Americans have seen many top names in sports falling from great heights. Perhaps we should ...

"Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much" (Luke 16:10)Years ago when I was in college, I held a summer job working for a gas company. My job began simply enough, with a can of gasoline, a ...

"And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat to the other side" (Mark 4:36).Ten years ago, my wife received a breast cancer diagnosis. This news rocked our world and set us on a busy ...

How has the Bible shaped you?That's not to be a guilt-inducing question, but rather a "How does this work?" question.The amassing of biblical information, while necessary, does not get us closer to God. Bible s...

"Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness" (1 Tim. 6:11).The lens is one of the most impactful inventions in human history. Lenses have enabled people to see great distances—eve...

"As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord" (Josh. 24:15).A few years ago, while vacationing with the family, we found ourselves off the beaten path, driving through small towns and hamlets lined by cornf...

Quick BackdropCheck this out. Here are the first two verses of the Bible."In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep,...

"An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah" (Matt. 1:1).There has been much written in recent years about the various generations—especially the Millennials. In a recent article in Time magazi...

Quick BackdropWhat's your favorite Bible verse? Write it down on a blank piece of paper. If no verses come to mind, here are a few well-known verses. Feel free to use one of these for this devo.John 3:16Ro...

"At that place he came to a cave, and spent the night there" (1 Kings 19:9).When a person has been in ministry for a time, he or she understands there are seasons to the work. There are seasons when minist...