Journey with Hope

"Bless the Lord, O my soul", so begins David's beautiful hymn of praise in Psalm 103 . David tells us to Bless the Lord because it is...

Are self-help books enough to truly change us? Jesus’ parable of the unclean spirit (Matthew 12:43-45) shows that cleaning up our lives or following rules isn’t enough—without the Holy Spirit, our “house” remains empty. True transformation starts in the heart, guided by God’s Spirit, not by self-effort or appearances. Walk in the Spirit, bear fruit, and let God fill what self-help can’t.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Paul says that he, Silvanus and Timothy wanted to come and visit the church at Thessalonica, but that "Satan...

In Isaiah 63:16, Isaiah refers to God as our Father, our Redeemer from Everlasting. In the Old Testament, the meaning of redemption,...

Many times today we are reminded by people that Jesus showed love to tax collectors and sinners by eating and drinking with them. This...

How many of us have read the book of Lamentations? I have heard very few sermons on it. It is a very short book with only five chapters....

In a society filled with online arguments, should Christians engage with those who oppose their faith? Discover when and how to 'Answer a fool'.

A mind without God lives in futility. It is always seeking meaning, joy, and hope but never finding what lasts. Scripture calls us to put off the old self and be renewed in the spirit of our minds. Through God’s Word and the work of the Holy Spirit, we are transformed, clothed with the new man, and shaped into the mind of Christ.

Paul tells us in Ephesians 6:12 that we are not struggling against a flesh and blood enemy that we can see. We are struggling, Paul...

Your life is a letter from Christ. It is read daily by everyone around you. Written not with ink, but by the Spirit on human hearts, it leaves a lasting impression. What does your letter say about Christ? God still allows revisions, transforming us so our lives reflect His love, truth, and grace more clearly each day.

It is easy to give in to the feeling that we have been abandoned by God. Our circumstances may be bleak, our health gone, our loved ones...

The parable of the wedding feast reminds us that God invites many, but entrance requires the right garment. Christ offers His righteousness freely, yet it must be received and worn. We can come as we are, but we cannot remain unchanged. Salvation brings transformation, not just attendance at the feast.

Living in a youth centered culture today it is interesting to look at the Bible and what it has to say about being old. Old people today...

Who are God’s chosen? Jesus died as a ransom for all, freeing us from sin and offering grace to everyone. He seeks the lost, draws all to Himself, and calls us to share His message of salvation. Belief is a gift, and God rewards those who seek Him with their whole heart. Are you responding to His call today?

Passover is more than a Jewish remembrance—it is the foundation of redemption. Just as God delivered Israel from slavery through the blood of a spotless lamb, Christ became our Passover, freeing us from bondage to sin through His sacrifice. The Exodus points to Jesus: the true Israel, and the mediator of a New Covenant of grace written on our hearts. His death and resurrection are our exodus—our way out of sin and death—and by believing in Him, we have passed over from death

Do you ever feel like serving God isn’t worth it when others seem to prosper? Malachi’s audience felt the same way. But God sees, remembers, and records every act of faithfulness. While this world may not reward obedience, heaven will. Your name is not forgotten—it is written before Him. Stay faithful. Your reward is coming.

As if the Sermon on the Mount was not difficult enough for many of us to fully grasp, our Lord gave concrete examples of what a life...

Waiting is one of God’s recurring lessons in Scripture. From Joseph and Moses to Israel, Paul, and even Jesus, God often works through long seasons of waiting to grow patience, faith, and trust in His promises. Though waiting can lead to despair, God sees the bigger picture. He uses waiting to teach us reliance on Him, reveal His faithfulness, and shape our hearts—reminding us that His timing is never wasted.

As Christians we are told in the Bible that we will be a happy people, a joyful people. The Bible really makes no distinction between...

The Feast of Tabernacles (also called the Feast of Booths), today known as Sukkot, is a Jewish feast that God commanded to be celebrated...