Journey with Hope

The Bible calls men—especially young men—to be strong, courageous, and bold for God. Like Gideon, Timothy, and Jeremiah, they are to pursue righteousness, resist temptation, and lead faithfully. Young men are needed in the church today; with God’s strength, they can fight the good fight of faith and impact the world for Christ.

Do you ever feel like you are beyond hope or that your past is so terrible that God cannot use you for His kingdom? Many of us are haunted by past sins, even though we know in our mind that we have repented and been forgiven, we still remember former days when we did things we are so ashamed of we would never tell anyone. Sometimes it is difficult to believe in our hearts that we are truly forgiven. The Wicked Reign of King Manasseh There is a figure in the Bible that did s

Jesus is called many names in the New Testament. The name He referred to Himself as the most was Son of Man. Over eighty times our Lord...

The Bible teaches us to find our "one thing"—what matters most in life. Like David, Mary, and Paul, our greatest pursuit should be God Himself. Everything else—wealth, status, or busyness—fades in comparison. Seek Him, listen to Him, press toward His call, and let Christ be the center of your life.

Jesus, we are told, is our Great High Priest (Hebrews 2:17, 4:14) and we, as His followers, are His royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9). Have...

Christians talk about being saved but the question is, "What are we saved from?" Salvation (being saved) is the deliverance from the...

When terrible things happen, when we lose everything we have, when our loved ones are gone—God is still with us. Because of the sin and...

How many times do we think we can manage life on our own, without God? We may not be actively thinking, "I don't need You, God," but by...

Growing up in the rural south, Christianity was very much the dominant culture. Instead of feeling outcast or unusual, instead of being...

All of God's creation will praise Him. Everything that has breath will cry out. They will praise Him for His power, His glory, and His provision. Creation knows that the God of the universe cares for it. Do we? The book of Psalms ends with this verse: " Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! " God is sovereign over all living things. In their own way, the animals praise and obey the Lord. What does the Bible have to say about the animals and their response to G

Rules, rules and more rules. Christianity is often seen as just a series of boxes to check. Things to do and things not to do. In response to this, many churches have emerged that condemn rules. These churches preach only about love, forgiveness, not judging others and all the benefits that being a Christian can bring. They promote a 'Santa Claus' view of God, where He's only there to provide the things we want. Legalism or compromise - both views miss the mark. The Hard

In the Bible, rivers play an important symbolic role. The Jordan River, mentioned many times in Scripture, flows south to the Sea of...

Church community is strengthening connections in faith with each other. Our Spirit filled love for each other will encourage each other. The world will see Christ in us.

Jesus links our peace, and our faith, to forgiving others. In the parable of the unforgiving debtor, an unpayable debt is canceled, yet mercy is refused to another. Having received limitless grace, we are called to forgive from the heart. Forgiveness doesn’t ignore boundaries, but it releases bitterness and reflects Christ’s mercy. Only then do we walk in true peace.

We do not serve a stingy God. Our Father wants to bless us. So many times in Scripture we read the expression, ' how much more' , in...

What is the foundation of your life? The Bible tells us that a wise man builds his house on solid rock while a foolish man builds his...

Sometimes we wonder where God is in times of trial or hardship. God's faithfulness endures even in the face of our disobedience. In...

In John 15:1-8, we read Jesus's teaching on the True Vine. This would have been very understandable to His listeners because grape...

Jealousy can quietly tear families apart. In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the older brother’s envy blinded him to grace, joy, and love. Rooted in pride, jealousy keeps us focused on self instead of celebrating redemption. God calls us to rejoice when the lost are found—and to live as grateful, forgiving children of a loving Father.

The ten lepers cried out for healing, but only one came back to thank Him. He received something greater than physical cleansing. Leprosy mirrors sin: it separates, corrupts, and leaves us unclean. Yet Christ still responds to those who cry out in faith. The real question is not whether He will show mercy, but whether we will respond with obedience, gratitude, and saving faith.