When our highest pursuit in life is personal comfort, we often miss out on our true calling. It's difficult to be holy when we are always trying to be happy.

We have created a false dichotomy that insists we choose between truth and love. But scripture says truth and love are inseparable as revealed in the life and death of Jesus.

Leaving an inheritance is simply the result of death, but leaving a legacy is a way of life. Following the example of the men and women of Hebrews 11, we are inspired to live with a bold, daring faith that leaves an imprint on the world.

We learn an important lesson from the extraordinary events leading up to and including the "battle" in Judges 7. We are reminded that no matter what is going on in our lives, it's never about us, it's always about God.

We are called out of darkness to live in the light of the Lord, and to look forward with a sense of anticipation for his return (1 Thessalonians chapter 5).

When fear and doubt keep us from stepping out in faith, we often need to be reminded that Gold is at work among us.

People who live to please God has a different purpose in life and a different destination in death. We can have hope--even in death--because God has promised that those who sleep in Christ will also live with him forever!

Amid persecution and cultural divisiveness, the church in Thessalonica was "standing firm" in their faith and in their love for each other. This position of faith and posture of love breathed "life" into Paul, for which he gave thanks.

It is sometimes easy to question God's presence among us, especially when bad things happen. But the presence of trials in life does not negate the presence of God.