Journey with Hope

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...

Why Spiritual Self‑Examination Matters We live in a world where it’s easy to coast through life without asking hard questions. But...

Faith Grows Through Hearing and Understanding Over and over the Bible explains the importance of truly understanding what God is telling...

What does “Jesus’ Journey: Two Passovers, One Mission” mean? It refers to the spiritual and physical development of Jesus from His early visit to the temple at age twelve to His final Passover before the crucifixion. Between these two Passovers, we see His growth in wisdom, obedience, and divine purpose—a mission that would lead to the salvation of the world. We focus so much on the fact that Jesus is God we almost forget that He was also human. Luke 2:40 explains this about

Startled by the Very Thing We Asked For My friend looked at me with eyes full of disbelief. "Can you believe it?" she excitedly said....

The Prophetic Cry Over a Nation of Lies What brings you to tears? For the prophet Jeremiah, it was the fact that he lived within a...

God’s Unfailing Love: Our Great Redeemer and Creator As Christians, we believe that God is our great Redeemer, the Creator of everything,...

The Big Wave: A Lesson on Fleeing Sin As a child, I remember reading a small book by Pearl S. Buck called The Big Wave . In this tragic...