Journey with Hope

The Bible has, surprisingly, a lot to say about being a fool. In the Old Testament we are told many things about what kind of person a...

In Genesis 16, we read the story of Hagar and Ishmael. Hagar had been brought to Abraham to conceive a child because Sarai, Abraham's...

"I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8 How often do we lie down and toss...

In the Gospel of John, Jesus repeatedly declares “I AM,” echoing God’s name revealed to Moses. From the Bread of Life and Light of the World to the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection, the Way, and the True Vine, each statement reveals His divinity and authority. John makes it clear: Jesus is not just a messenger of God—He is God incarnate, the great “I AM.”

God is preparing us to rejoice in victory. As Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians chapter 15, " the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality ", then the sting and victory of death will be gone. Death is handed its final defeat and God gives us the victory through Jesus Christ. "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." 1 John 5:4 We Have Victory in Jesus Even in t

As everyone knows it hurts to give birth, sometimes a lot. Birth is preceded by contractions (pains) and those are what helps to bring...

Mary’s song in Luke 1 reminds us why Christmas is a season of praise. The same God who blessed Mary, lifted the lowly, and fulfilled His promises to Israel is still working in our lives today. Her Magnificat calls us to magnify the Lord, rejoice in our Savior, and thank Him for His mercy that endures forever. This Christmas, may we join Mary in praising the God who has done great things for us.

Bethlehem, little among the thousands, was foretold as the birthplace of Jesus. In Hebrew, it means, "House of Bread" where the Bread of Heaven was born.

Understanding God’s Gift of Grace Grace - is the gift of unmerited mercy and forgiveness. To receive this gift we need to understand that we need mercy and forgiveness. When someone has cancer they may not know it for a long time. Only when they realize how sick they really are do they reach out for a cure, for medicine. For many the cancer they have is in their soul. They are oblivious to the fact that they need grace. Grace Is Freely Given, Not Earned God's offer of

Marriage is more than a ceremony. It is a miracle where the two shall become one and a living picture of our union with Christ. This post explores how Scripture uses marriage to teach us about love, submission, honor, and the relationship between Christ and His Church.

Spiritual discernment is not instinct—it is cultivated through prayer, Scripture, and wisdom. The Bible warns that false teaching often sounds convincing and appeals to emotion rather than truth. Mature believers learn to test all teaching against God’s Word, discern motives, and pursue wisdom that is pure, peaceable, and grounded in sound doctrine.

Worldwide, thousands of Christians are murdered, imprisoned, or silenced each year for their faith. Scripture reminds us this should not surprise us—persecution comes with following Christ. While much of it is subtle in the West, the call remains the same: stand firm, love our enemies, and ask, “What can man do to me?”

What does Jesus teach us about prayer? Too often I think we look at God as if He were Santa Claus, there to provide our every desire. Or...

Sin waits; it sits crouching at the door ready to pounce whenever the door is opened. The devil is quite patient. He can wait for just...

It seems as if the poor are everywhere these days. There are more homeless than ever. Entire towns of homeless exist in many places in America today. This may only get worse as time goes on. Maybe some of you reading this now, may one day be among them. Generous To All We know one of our responsibilities as Christians is to serve the poor. We serve because He served . What does God promise us if we do this? The Lord promises to the cheerful giver a return in kind for w

Are We Serving with Humility? So could you ever imagine Jesus having a conversation like this, "Yes Peter, I healed a leper today and fed 5,000 people and I settled some disputes between you and the other disciples. Oh, and tomorrow, I am going to raise someone from the dead. Pretty impressive, isn't Peter?" Of course you can't imagine it because this is not who Jesus is. Jesus is not like us, trying to impress those around us with all the holy things we have done or want t

Explore why Scripture compares us to sheep—and why that’s good news. From gathering together for encouragement to recognizing the Shepherd’s voice and finding rest beside still waters, Psalm 23 reveals a God who protects, guides, restores, and deeply values His people. Come discover how the Good Shepherd meets every need of His flock.

Standing for truth in a world that opposes God can strengthen your faith. Learn to stand firm amidst opposition today.

Walk in the Light as a Christian. Ephesians 4 calls us to reject sin, embrace righteousness, and shine with kindness and forgiveness.

Being blessed by God is something we all want. Being blessed means more than just "being lucky"; it means more than what the world...