We live in a world of change and change can be difficult. Change can move us out of our comfort zone and bring uncertainty into our lives. God's people, Israel, faced a change of leadership in the Book of Joshua. The lesson for us in this...
This Poem ends with children singing praises of their mother and a husband singing praises of his wife. On this Mother's Day we honor women and praise those who are Godly women. God created women as the perfect partner and counterpart to the...
As we have focused on joy, we have discovered that true joy is found in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Paul here challenges us to "Rejoice in the Lord". Then he deals with things that can hinder our joy and concludes with things...
Paul's desire in life was to know Christ. He encourages us to join him in this pursuit. He adds motivation for us as he speaks of the joy that comes with the fulfillment of God's plan of redemption when we will be conformed to the image of...
Religion often imposes regulations on people that rob them of the joy of their salvation adding legalism to the freedom we have in Christ. Paul writes in this passage about the problem of legalism. He focuses our attention on the Lord and challenges...
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the dynamic of our Christian faith. It transforms our lives and gives us hope for eternity. It is vital to faith. That being true, it is important that we know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Jesus rose from...