Nations go through cycles of building, being torn down, and rebuilding – and so do individuals. As the cultures of this world deteriorate in the End Times, it is important for the Church to maintain its posture of building itself up in purity and...

When our lives go through periods of upheaval, it’s easy to become focused on the basic necessities of living and getting through the day instead of on the stability of God. But staying centered in, and focused on, our relationship with Jesus Christ...

Some people strive for perfection in their spiritual life. When they realize it’s not possible, they become discouraged. God isn’t looking for perfection from His children, but consistency and faithfulness. Living a consistent walk leads to...

Everyone pulls out the instruction manual when an appliance stops working. The Bible is an instruction manual for life. Because we know life doesn’t always work according to plan, we should read, study, and share the Word of God daily to be prepared...

Often when we need others most, we tend to pull back. It is happening today as Christians, discouraged by the economy and other factors, stay away from the local church. The best place for Christians to be encouraged and motivated in difficult times...

Everyone admires professional athletes and Olympians who put in years of faithful preparation to rise to the top of their sport. But too often, Christians recoil against applying the same diligence to be their very best spiritually. Covers: 2 Peter...

In difficult times the tendency is to love ourselves more than others, to do acts of kindness that benefit us in our distressed condition. But Paul wrote to one church going through chaotic times and encouraged them to be more loving than normal –...

There is no greater example of the need for faith than to believe in heaven. We have only the words of Jesus on which to base our belief. But that is enough. All of Jesus’ words have been trustworthy for 2,000 years, and His words about heaven can...

And just like that, a world that seemed quite familiar is now unrecognizable, and God whispers, "I have not changed". You lament over the life you loved that is now a vague memory. Time seems to be moving faster than you can manage, and...