It seems so backwards and unnatural, but it is God’s design: we gain when we give. Jesus tells us that true, meaningful life comes when we serve and love others first. When we seek to bless to those around us, not only do we give hope and life to them...

It seems so backwards and unnatural, but it is God’s design: we gain when we give. Jesus tells us that true, meaningful life comes when we serve and love others first. When we seek to bless to those around us, not only do we give hope and life to them...

Though not always seen or felt, God is always with us. The gift of Christmas is Jesus—Immanuel. Despite what we have faced this year or are currently facing, each day holds opportunities for us to receive the promise that God is with us. When we...

Joy in all circumstances is possible because Jesus has come (Psalm 98:1-9). We can experience joy, regardless of our situation, because the birth of Jesus and the salvation He provides is good news. Apart from Jesus, our sin makes us enemies of God...

We get hope by giving hope (Luke 2:8-14). Just like the Fisk Jubilee Singers after the Civil War – who popularized the carol Go Tell it on the Mountain – we are called to share the good news and hope of Jesus despite our own difficult circumstances...

How we wait in the seasons of “not yet” has a profound effect on our lives. We are all waiting. Whether we’re waiting on a spouse, a new job, the fulfillment of a dream, etc. Waiting can be one of the most difficult things we do, and waiting well is...

Lose track of your money and lose your peace (Matthew 25:14-19). The opposite is also true: keep track of your money and find your peace. We make the mistake, however, thinking that financial peace comes from simply having a little bit more. When this...

Money is a better servant than master (Matthew 6:24). God wants us free from financial pressure. Unfortunately, how we handle our money often creates the pressure we experience (e.g. spending more than we make, having no margin for emergencies...