Journey with Hope

The dictionary definition of holy is dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred. The word translated holy in the...

Jesus loves and cares deeply for each of us whether we are a man or a woman. He has a task for each of us. No part of the body of...

A retelling of John 21. The sun was coming up and we were tired. We had fished all night, the seven of us, and had come up empty handed....

What is the glory of God? When Moses asked to see God's glory in Exodus 33:18, God replies in the next verse that He will show Moses His goodness. We see the phrase, "God's glory" used many, many times in the Bible. The expression really refers to His might, His power, and His goodness that is above all that exists. We Beheld His Glory in Jesus Christ In John 1:14, John tells us, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the o

It might be surprising to learn that Jesus spoke more about Hell than he did Heaven. Jesus actually spoke more about Hell than anyone...

God is omniscient, all knowing. It is a humbling thought to realize that God knows everything we have done and everything we will do,...

I heard a story today I would like to share about faith that still speaks across generations. A Christian college professor shared with...

Successful surgery, a healthy baby, a safe trip abroad, a salvaged marriage, and safety from a storm, what do all of these things have...

It is so uplifting to be around someone who encourages us. And the reverse is also true. How depressing it can be to be around someone...

The Old Testament mentions sacrifice as early as the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis. Why was sacrifice necessary? Animal sacrifice ...

Fear sells. If you look at YouTube you can see it right away. Bold headlines loudly shouting about disaster, economic collapse,...

We all have a need for the mercy and grace of God. Many people can listen to the gospel and understand, but still not accept it because...

"Hope, in the world's phrase, refers only to an uncertain good, for all worldly hopes are tottering, built upon sand..." Matthew Henry...

As a Christians how do you picture yourself dying? Haven't we worried about having the time to ask God one last time to forgive us. ...

Pretenders in the Faith: Why Some Turn Away from God Today I heard about yet another well known Christian figure that has renounced his faith. How sad that we seem to hear about this more and more. It should not surprise us that this happens. We actually should expect it. The Bible has a lot to say about people who are "pretenders". In 2 Timothy 4:10, Paul, who was writing from a Roman prison and soon to be executed, tells Timothy that he had been abandoned by Demas. Pa

Why doesn’t God answer some prayers? Effectual prayer requires abiding in Christ, obedience, confession of sin, and aligning our requests with His will. It’s not about length or eloquence, but a humble heart submitted to God. Are your prayers aligned with His desires?

Psalm 107: 23-32 has often been referred to as the Seafarer's Psalm. It speaks of stormy seas being calmed by the Lord out of His love...

I attended the funeral today of a godly woman who served her church for decades. It was obvious she had touched many lives for the good....

The story of Lot in the book of Genesis is so like the stories of many of us today. We love God, we serve God and yet we make bad...

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down...