In his book, Adopted for Life, Russel Moore shares several deeply moving experiences involving his adoption of two children from a Russian orphanage. Concerning one of those experiences, he writes:“Wh...  Read More

If fasting has any benefit, it is that we are weaning ourselves from dependence upon something earthly so that we can find greater attraction for the things of God. It is also opening our hearts and m...  Read More

Many of us rang in the new year wishing each other a "Happy New Year." These words express our desire and prayer for others to have a blessed, prosperous, and productive new year. I want to suggest to...  Read More

As we approach a new year, many see it as an opportunity for setting new goals and accomplishing new endeavors. What is it about a new year that motivates people to make resolutions for improving thei...  Read More

”And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, ...  Read More

The great 18th century missionary to India, William Carey, who is known as the father of modern missions, said, “I’m not afraid of failure. I’m afraid of succeeding at things that don’t matter.” John ...  Read More

“And when they prevailed over them, the Hagrites and all who were with them were given into their hands, for they cried out to God in the battle, and he granted their urgent plea because they trusted ...  Read More

“Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none...  Read More

Zechariah, who would become the father of John the Baptist, was a faithful, godly and praying man. But Doctor Luke also points out that he was childless because his wife “Elizabeth was barren, and bot...  Read More

The word of God, not our emotions, should be our ultimate guide in life. But though our emotions are not always a reliable guide, they serve as a vital gauge to our spiritual health. Although the chur...  Read More

Are you living a Spirit-filled life? Many today are misinformed about how the Spirit makes His presence known in the church. Many view the ministry of the Spirit through an Old Covenant lens rather th...  Read More

God designed our human biology to correspond to the daily patterns of sunlight and darkness. Artificial lighting, like street lights, computers, and cell phones can prevent us from getting a good nigh...  Read More