Journey with Hope

The Fall and the Lost Garden In the cool of the day, God walked through the garden. God's visits with Adam and Eve must have been a...

Once, when I started a new job and found myself alone at lunch every day, I realized that focusing on my self was just making me lonelier....

Have you ever heard exciting news and discussed it with a good friend? Growing up my cousins and I would enjoy long walks on dusty...

When the Righteous Suffer Without Cause You may have heard the story of Job, and come away somewhat depressed. Poor Job, robbed of...

The Basis for Unity Christians obviously don't always agree on every issue. So how do we respond when we disagree with others in the...

Forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same, and Jacob and Esau show us why it matters. Unforgiveness can outlive a lifetime, shaping families and even nations. What begins as personal bitterness can grow into generational division. Scripture warns us not to let a bitter root take hold. As believers, we are called to break the cycle and become ministers of reconciliation.

What is a saint? The answer is found in 1 Corinthians 1:2. Here Paul says, " To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are...

So often incredibly significant stories in the Bible seem to be reduced to Vacation Bible School puppet shows or bedtime Bible stories...

What are the characteristics of God? You have probably heard as a Christian, that we are to have the "Fruit of the Spirit." This fruit refers to the characteristics of God that we as Christians, who claim to want to be like Him, must show. We may not always show them, but we are expected to grow spiritually to become more like the God we serve. Let's look at God’s character as seen in the Fruit of the Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit is one way the Holy Spirit shows His wo

Lessons from Jacob’s Night of Prayer When we wrestle with God, we are changed. Genesis 32:24-29 relates one of the strangest stories in...

If you sin, does that make you a hypocrite? Are all Christians hypocrites? Of course not. We have become too quick to agree with the...

Wilderness as God’s Classroom What wilderness are you traveling through? Is it a wilderness of physical suffering, mental anguish, or...

We are created in the image of God, imago Dei in Latin. (Genesis 1:27). Such a beautiful and profound statement. Yet it is a hard to understand concept. No other of God's creations are said to have been made in this way. We are image bearers of God whether we are a Christian or not. All of us have been created by Him to reflect Him. Trinity and Our Threefold Being God is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. While there is only one God, He exists as three c

Dangers of Trusting Your Own Judgment All too often we trust our own judgment above the Lord's. Scripture warns us how dangerous that can...

True faith is more than belief—it transforms the heart, produces obedience, and flows through love. Faith connects us to God, guides our actions, and allows the Holy Spirit to work in us. Do your actions reflect the faith you claim?

What Does “Thus Says the Lord” Mean in the Bible? " Thus says the Lord. " Four hundred and thirteen times we see this expression used in...

What pleases God? What is it that you and I can do to bring joy to His heart? Let's look at some of the characters in the Bible that...

The Symbolism of New Clothes When we put on new clothes, we often admire our new look. Our old clothes were torn and ragged; they...

A Psalm of Mighty Praise Psalm 18 is one of the longest Psalms in the Bible. In it, David expresses gratitude to God for saving him from...

Jesus, the Captain of Our Salvation A captain in the military has many duties. He trains his soldiers, he inspires, and motivates them...