Journey with Hope

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

Faith does not end with us. From a missionary’s Bible translation to a student generations later, obedience still echoes. Hebrews 11 reminds us that Abel “being dead still speaks.” Whether through a word, a gift, or quiet faithfulness, God uses ordinary lives for eternal impact. You may never see the results—but your faith can still speak long after you’re gone.

Even when we wander, complain, or sink into despair like the Israelites and Elijah, God remains faithful—blessing us with manna, angelic bread, and new strength. His ways are higher, His grace undeserved. Don't forget His hand in your dark days. Run to our Gracious Jesus!

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 was a foreshadowing of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The lamb sacrificed at Passover had to be without spot or blemish. This sacrifice showed that we alone could never approach God. There had to be a perfect substitute made for us. The sacrifice was costly, something not to be taken lightly. A Shadow of the Good Things to Come And

Fear dominates headlines and hearts—but Scripture tells a different story. Jeremiah was surrounded by accusers. David cried out in despair. Jesus warned of persecution. Yet all pointed to the same truth: the Lord is with us. When we praise God in the middle of fear, we reveal where our hope truly lies. In a fearful world, Christians are called to stand firm and shine with peace.

Like the desperate father in Mark 9, we often come to Jesus with weak faith: "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" Our doubts don't disqualify us—God's grace is sufficient in our weakness. He meets us in desperation, not perfection. Cry out to Him today; His mercy is more than enough.

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

How do you picture your final moments, focused on yourself, or on others? Stephen, the first Christian martyr, died full of faith, power, and forgiveness. As stones fell, he saw Jesus standing in heaven, prayed for his enemies, and entrusted his spirit to Christ. His death wasn’t marked by fear, but by grace. It left a witness that even Saul could not forget.

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...

God sees and knows our needs. God knows more than anything that in our weakness we need Him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 (a) says, "For the eyes...

A story about patience: A friend explained his sad situation to me. His name is Nabal. Nabal had gotten a wonderful job working with a...

We live in disturbing, turbulent times. It is good to be reminded that we have the love of God promised to us and that this love will...

His Name Was Paul: Flogged, stoned, shipwrecked, and persecuted, yet he never lost hope. Explore how his faith in Christ sustained him through every trial.

Life often brings regret when time is wasted pursuing our own desires instead of God’s will. Scripture calls believers to live wisely, make the most of every moment, and walk in obedience. While the past cannot be undone, a life surrendered to Christ replaces regret with purpose, wisdom, and gratitude, leading to lasting fulfillment through repentance, prayer, and faithful service.