Why No One on Earth Comes Close to Loving You Like God Does
Did you know that no one loves you as much as God does? It may not always seem like it. Sometimes, it may not even feel like God’s there. But …
Did you know that no one loves you as much as God does? It may not always seem like it. Sometimes, it may not even feel like God’s there. But …
Imagine that you are about to be wheeled into an operating room. You are in need of open-heart surgery. You have found the best cardiologist you can find. Right before …
During the 1960s, The American Peace Corps described their work as “The toughest job you’ll ever love.” It was a very successful slogan and a successful ad campaign, which attracted …
Meditation, mindfulness, transcendence. Words like these and others are often an immediate turn-off for most traditional Christians. In fact, in modern American churches, especially those that take a more conservative …
For too many, the title of this article alone is a reality check. We’re so prone to run after all kinds of activities, material possessions, people and more in hopes …
“Who is Jesus Christ?” If you asked that question to a random group of people, you’d get a variety of answers. Some would say, “I don’t know.” Others would say, …
Do you ever wake up in the morning with a song stuck in your head? Some people call this an earworm. I’ve always hated that word, but at least the …
When my kids were younger, I loved taking them to the playground. I always found a noisy playground relaxing because, for that bit of time, my kids were totally occupied …
Ah, spring cleaning. That age-old tradition that is part hardwired biology and part fed up rage after months of junking up your house. Growing up, we could all sense when …
Do you ever suddenly realize that you’ve been talking to yourself? Maybe you only talk to yourself silently, but whether you do it silently inside your own head, or out …
Have you ever started your day perfectly normal, only to find by bedtime that night your entire life has changed? A crisis can do this. A crisis comes at us …
“Do you want to feel better right now and eliminate your stress? What if I told you that starting today, right this very moment, you could begin living a better …
The little preschooler, the surly teenager, the middle-aged mom and the jolly grandpa all know it. If you ask someone to quote their favorite verse, our minds generally fly to …
Years ago, I lived in a small town in Georgia. And by small, I mean one red light and two restaurants small. You had to drive half an hour to …
Did you know there’s no more important purpose to pursue than love? Oh, I’ll be the first to admit it often doesn’t feel that way. It sometimes feels so little …
If you are anything like me, you find it really easy to be a Christian at church. You are in your Sunday best. You have come to this specific place …
For millennia, thousands of civilizations have drawn the conclusion that material wealth meant God was pleased with them. Or, more commonly, that their many false gods materially blessed them as …
Are you scared to die? If so, that’s a completely normal and understandable feeling. The fear of death is the most foundational of all universal fears for most people. It …
Despite how long you have been a Christian, there are times when disappointment strikes, and suddenly, we wonder if God really cares. So many factors play into our daily lives. …
Are you ashamed of being poor? Or, although you wouldn’t consider yourself poor, do you struggle with how to view poverty? It’s instinctual not to desire poverty and, from a …
When we think of the Christmas story, there are several characters that spring to mind. Mary, obviously and for good reason, is probably top on our list. We often think …
While a right relationship with God does involve keeping his commands (aka rule-keeping), to say the point of Christianity is keeping the rules would be grossly inaccurate. Still, many assume Christianity …
“And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wroth among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. And of the rest …
“For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.” Psalm 103:14 We’re so human, and that leaves us thinking and saying things that reflect our human nature instead …
Have you ever had someone let you down? If you’re breathing, I’m sure your answer is, “Yes!” And it hurts. Especially when it’s someone you think you can trust and …
Many times we miss out on God’s greatest blessings because we’re not spending time in a RELATIONSHIP with him. “But forget all that – it is nothing compared to what …
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the …
“I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my …
“…The Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God …
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly …
“I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value …
On a daily basis, we need to experience God. We live in a world that pulls us away from Him, and we need that daily time where we get alone …
Actions and reactions. Action – “a thing done.” ~ Webster Reaction – “a response to some treatment, situation, or stimulus.” ~ Webster In life, we all choose our own actions, …
How do you balance God’s need to judge sin with his love? This can be a tough one to work through, even for long-time God followers. On one hand, we …
“Hey! Don’t pick fights!” We can hear our teachers and parents echoing this advice from childhood. Chances are you have said these words to a young person as well. But …
“I am so stressed out!” “I’m so tired of being broke!” “Why can’t I make this relationship work?” “I’ve got to lose some weight!” Do any of these phrases sound …
“He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.” (Colossians 1:17 NLT) He – Jesus – holds all things together. It’s Jesus that holds the entire Bible together, …
I was excited to see the Disney remake of Aladdin when it was first announced. As a child, and even as an older teenager, I had loved the stories of …
And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and testing Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? …
In my house I have chair and a matching foot rest. It is not fancy, and if I’m just being honest, it isn’t really all that pretty. It was literally …