Just because you’ve made up your mind to obey God, that doesn’t mean you won’t ever hesitate or question the wisdom of that decision. So, what should you do when faith wavers? Ask yourself questions ...
The word delight means to gain great satisfaction and happiness. Wouldn’t you like that to describe your relationship with God? Good news—He wants that kind of friendship with each of us, and it ...
Preaching the truth about Jesus in Acts 2, Peter left thousands of listeners asking the same question: “What are we to do?” The apostle’s response is simple: “Repent, and each of you be baptized in ...
The Lord is sovereign over all things, and He’s the one who establishes nations and uproots them. In His eyes, they are as influential as “a drop from a bucket” or “a speck of dust on the scales” (Isa ...
At salvation, you were born again and became a new creation. But what does that mean? Dr. Stanley discusses the characteristics of a person who has encountered the saving grace of God. He describes ...
Showing mercy to those who hurt us does not come naturally—it’s easier to get angry at them. But God commands us to be merciful (Luke 6:36). We who have been shown divine mercy are to practice a ...
Most of us are better at talking than listening, but communicating with God involves both. The Lord intends for His children to hear His voice. Scripture is one of the main instruments our Father uses ...
Believers are called to be compassionate (Luke 10:37), but we must show discernment when practicing kindness. At times, stepping into someone’s life can block what God is doing with that person. Let’s ...
Motivated by love, God provided a way for our sins to be forgiven: He sent Jesus to be our Savior. When we trust in the Lord’s substitutionary sacrifice on our behalf, we receive the gift of ...
Is repentance necessary in the Christian’s life? Yes, and we can see this truth in 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us ...