This morning, as I sit at my desk, my heart is somber. In the wake of the evil that was revealed yesterday, I turned immediately to the Word of God, which declares: “God is our refuge and strength, an...  Read More

Today is a special day—World Mission Offering Sunday. We’ve spent the last few weeks talking about God’s heart for the nations, and today we get to put that faith into action. Missions doesn’t just h...  Read More

“Each of you must decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. ‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.’”— 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT) When we talk ab...  Read More

The Great Commission — Jesus’ command to His disciples to go into the world, make disciples, baptize, and teach — appears five times in Scripture… Here are the five passages where the Great Commissio...  Read More

(Matthew 28:18-20; Genesis 12:1-3) The Great Commission — Jesus’ command to His disciples to go into the world, make disciples, baptize, and teach — appears five times in Scripture…Here are the five p...  Read More

As the long days of summer begin to shorten and school buses return to our streets, this August we find ourselves entering a new season—both literally and spiritually. Summer is a time of rest, travel...  Read More

Romans 8:19–22 This passage beautifully illustrates the cosmic consequences of sin and the hopeful anticipation of restoration....  Read More

In this section, Paul dealt with the very real problem of suffering and pain. This a passage that is rich with themes of suffering, hope, and God's sovereign purpose....  Read More

Romans 8:12-17 (NKJV)12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to de...  Read More

"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."— 2 Corinthians 3:17 (NIV) What Does True Freedom Look Like?When we think of “freedom,” our minds often go to politi...  Read More

The "Indwelling of the Holy Spirit" is the biblical doctrine that the Holy Spirit takes up residence in the believer at the moment of salvation. This indwelling makes the believer’s body a temple—a sa...  Read More

“Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” — Mark 6:31 (ESV) We often think of vacation as a luxury or an indulgence, something to squeeze in when life allows. But Scripture paint...  Read More