When should a Christian take a stand for what is right? What hills are worth dying for? Daniel 3 gives a clear example of standing for the truth because we know God is of the greatest value.

In every age, there are kingdoms and rulers who wield extraordinary power and influence over us. And perhaps in a smaller way we might feel that we can control and direct the course of our lives. In Daniel 2 we are given a glimpse into the future of mankind, and what is revealed will humble even the mightiest of kings.

Where can we find truth? In Daniel’s book, we are shown that truth and lasting wisdom are only found outside of us - through God’s self-revelation. How do we access this self-revelation of God? Daniel answers that too.

Who decides our identity and how would you keep your identity intact when you find yourself in a completely different place with its own language and culture? Daniel and his friends faced just such a circumstance, and in the process, they teach us much about identity and how to stay resolute on the most important things of life - even in the most trying times.

Is the history of this world going somewhere? Is anyone in charge or are we just floating about through time and space by chance? Daniel’s book speaks to the true understanding of human history as well as answering the question of what holds supreme value in life.

At the end of the book of Philippians, we see one of the greatest promises ever given from God. Additionally, we learn a great deal about generosity and what it means for a Christian to be generous.

What would make you content in this life? How can a person ever be content? Paul, someone who experiences many challenges in his life, gives the answer to a group a Christians in the Roman world. But the formula is still working today.

Anxiety is a significant challenge for so many. Yet, for the Christian, God has given clear instructions that this is not to be a constant characteristic of the Christian life. Paul explains God’s procedure for confronting anxiety in this passage.

If you were a Christian pastor writing to your church from prison and you needed to confront some challenges and give some instruction, how would you do it? This is exactly the situation in which Paul found himself in the fourth chapter of Philippians. As Paul confronts these issues, he gives four descriptions of Christian churches.

Many people think Christianity is just another religion, but the Bible says something rather different. Paul explains the difference between mere religion (morality) and true Christianity.