Mary's song is one of the most hope-filled and joyous declarations in Scripture. But Mary's condition put her at great risk, and created incredibly difficult relationship issues with her betrothed, Joseph. Why would God create such hardships and then declare that a blessing? Maybe it's not about us, and maybe some risks are worth taking to further the Kingdom of Heaven!

Zechariah and Elizabeth were faithful and blameless in the sight of God. But they had two strikes against them in their culture: they were not able to conceive, and they were "well-advanced" in years. How did they go from two strikes against them to hitting a home run? God shows us once again, it's never too late when God's involved!

If ever someone deserved a reward for their faithfulness, it would be Simeon. Though he'll see the baby that will change the world, he knows he'll never live long enough to see that baby as an adult. What can we learn from his reponse? It might change how we view our role as God's ambassadors while renewing our faith in God's plan!

Frustrated Christians tend to fall into two categories. They've either given up hope because things aren't going the way they think it should, or they burn themselves out trying to make a difference on their own. What if there's a third option that invites God's Kingdom and keeps us renewed and on task?

Paul takes no prisoners when it comes to joy, despite being in prison himself. What can we learn from his absolute 100% approach when he says we should ALWAYS be joyful and give thanks in ALL things? Can we really do that? Why should we consider his approach?

The idea of giving back to God is not new. But how much, and what should we give? We can learn a lot from Moses' request of the Israelites and their response as a generous culture. From motives to methods, there are valuable lessons for us today!

How much would you extend yourself if you knew the odds of people thanking you for what you've done would be 1 in 10? This lesson from Jesus' ministry teaches us somethign special about gratitude and the role it plays in our relationship with our Savior, AND with each other!

When humans were created, the final touch was for God to "breathe into his nostrils the breath of life." Talk about a gift that keeps on giving! This breath has continued without much though on our part. It is a constant reminder that every moment we have on this earth is a gift from God. Why is that important to remember? And what difference can that make in our lives?

At WordServe, we always say, "Life is Different." But why? Authentically living the life of a Jesus follower can be the most transformative experience we'll ever have. It also makes for a powerful witness to God's redeeming love. So, how do we live a life that's different?

A vehicle won't travel very far without fuel. And faith won't travel very far without a source of continuous renewal and guidance. How can we attain that endless supply that keeps faith going, no matter what the obstales may be? Fortunately, we have a leader that both guides AND supplies!