We each face battles in life that we must walk through. Though we are not always assured victory in the present battles, we have present hope and eternal victory in Christ. How do we find hope in the Lord as the battle approaches? Esther and the Jewish people find hope as they prepare to face their enemies.

In Esther 7, the story reaches its climax: Esther speaks, Haman panics, and their fates are reversed. But behind the narrative lies a deeper question—who truly decides who lives and who dies? To answer this, we must consider the hidden ways of God’s kingdom and the unexpected power of the cross.

What—or, more precisely—who is the Holy Spirit? In Galatians 4:1-7, Paul makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the Holy Spirit that is particularly relevant to those of us who are discouraged by our spiritual progress.

In Galatians 3:15-29, Paul turns his attention to two promises that God made to Abraham, one concerning land and the other concerning family. Those promises have ramifications for us today: home, a place to live, and family, people to live with.

There are good reasons for doubt. However, there are even better reasons for faith. In Galatians 3:1-14, the apostle Paul highlights two reasons for continuing in faith, with allegiance to Christ.

It’s easy to say you want to live for God. But as we all know, it’s one thing to say it and another thing to live it. If we are going to live for God, we need some help. The apostle Paul gives us some in Galatians 2:15-21.

Meals occupy a prominent place in Galatians 2. Why are meals so important? Paul—not to mention other biblical authors—has much to say about it.

God is unpredictable, is he not? “The heart of man plans his way, / but the Lord establishes his steps” (Proverbs 16:9). What do we do with that?

Message from Scott Grant on July 20, 2025

In Romans 8:5-11, Paul reveals that the spiritual life we long for flows from allowing the Holy Spirit to govern our thoughts and perspectives. But while this sounds beautiful in theory, how do we practically cultivate this kind of spiritual mindset when we're bombarded with notifications, deadlines, and endless distractions? Drawing from Scripture and the wisdom of faithful saints throughout history, we'll explore practical principles that can guide us toward genuine spiritual maturity.