When God’s “No” Is Actually His Greatest “Yes?”
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” Psalms 84:11 Have you ever prayed for something that you were sure was good—only to see the door shut? In those moments, it’s easy to wonder if God […]
The Raven and the Dove: When It’s Safe to Leave the Ark
After the flood receded, as related in Genesis, Noah needed to know when it was safe to leave the ark. So, he sent out two kinds of birds: a raven; and a dove. (Genesis 8:6-8) The raven never returned. As a scavenger, it found plenty of dead carcasses and decay floating around, so it was […]
If Christ Is Not Risen, We Have No Hope!
I recently heard a man say, “I believe in Jesus, but I do not believe He rose from the dead.” I asked him where his beliefs came from, and he very casually replied, “From the parts of God’s Word that make sense to me.” It’s so interesting how we, as humans, like to redefine Almighty […]
When God Changes The Plan
“On the Sabbath day we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made; and we sat down and spoke to the women who met there. Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened […]
The Priceless Gift of Being Declared Completely Innocent
Have you ever carried the weight of your guilt? That sick feeling in your stomach when you know you’ve done something horribly wrong and can’t undo it? Or maybe you’ve felt the fear of one day standing before a holy God to answer for every wrong thought, word, and deed? The Bible gives us the […]
Who Is Your Greatest Inspiration?
Think about someone who has truly inspired you. Maybe it’s a mentor, a parent, a teacher, an athlete, or a close friend. What is it about them that moved you? Was it their character, their wisdom, their kindness, or the way they showed up when you needed help? I have a friend who is one […]
Navigating God’s Plan For Life
Probably one of the most often asked questions in the Bible studies I facilitate is, “How can I know God’s plan for my life?” We all want to know how to have God’s wisdom and His foresight in dealing with everyday situations and obstacles. And—God does not make this difficult for us! When we are […]
Having Great Hope When Your Life Seems Inconsequential
Have you ever felt completely invisible? You pour out effort at work, at home, or in your relationships, yet it seems like no one acknowledges you or your life. People around you are busy with their own lives, and deep down you wonder: “Does anything I do even matter?” If that question resonates with you […]
When Life Seems to Have Been Wasted: God’s Promise to Restore
Have you ever looked back on your life and felt the weight of disappointment? Plans that fell apart. Years that seem wasted. Regrets that linger over choices you made—or things that happened to you. Seasons of shame or sorrow that left your heart feeling stripped bare, as if a swarm had devoured every good thing. […]
“Hello, World!” Experiencing the Majesty of God
“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.” Psalm 19:1 “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?” Psalm 8:3-4 The […]