Posts with the tag “faith”

Jesus' substitutionary atonement serves as the cornerstone of our faith, underscoring the depth of God's love and the unfathomable extent of His grace. It is a testament to His unwavering commitment t...  Read More

Today's Takeaway // To finish well, we need to start well and run well. “Don’t you know that the runners in a stadium all race, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way to win the prize.” – ...  Read More

This time of year, so much of the world focuses on Jesus. But who was and is Jesus, and what difference can He make in our lives? In the Christmas series titled, “He Will Be Called,” we will be focusi...  Read More

We cannot manifest anything in our lives. The only One who has the power to create something out of nothing is God....  Read More

The phrase, “Don’t be afraid!” appears in the Bible more than any other Biblical command—and for good reason! People of all generations have struggled to trust God when facing difficult or scary situa...  Read More

The phrase, “Don’t be afraid!” appears in the Bible more than any other Biblical command—and for good reason! People of all generations have struggled to trust God when facing difficult or scary situa...  Read More

The phrase, “Don’t be afraid!” appears in the Bible more than any other Biblical command—and for good reason! People of all generations have struggled to trust God when facing difficult or scary situa...  Read More

Many in our society today have concluded the church is no longer relevant. They reason that they can turn to other organizations to meet their relational needs, and they can determine their own morali...  Read More

Jesus was a master storyteller, and He constantly used short stories or parables to communicate spiritual truths to the crowds that gathered to hear Him. When Jesus' disciples asked why He spoke in pa...  Read More

Jesus was a master storyteller, and He constantly used short stories or parables to communicate spiritual truths to the crowds that gathered to hear Him. When Jesus' disciples asked why He spoke in pa...  Read More

One of the lessons we can learn from the Easter story is that you can do everything right and still end up on a cross. Though Jesus never wronged anyone, he faced opposition from all those He came to ...  Read More

When I think about that verse and living by faith, I realize that having faith is sometimes very difficult. Having faith is especially difficult if you are a very organized and methodical person, such...  Read More

Ephesians 2:8-10 provides one of the clearest explanations in the entire Bible as to how we are transformed when we place our faith in Jesus Christ: we are “saved,” we become a “new creation,” and we ...  Read More

As I sit here listening to the song Mary, Did You Know?, I am led to think about the moment when Gabriel came to deliver news to Mary. I envision her in the kitchen, doing her normal evening routine, ...  Read More

Faith is a biblical concept that is described in scripture but it is not defined. To be defined, faith needs to have evidence that establishes a fact or the truth. We are able to discover the truth on...  Read More

In 1981, the rock group Journey had a massive hit called Don’t Stop Believin'. The writer of the song, Jonathan Cain, felt called to music but was struggling, barely making it. On a call with his dad,...  Read More

During this season of Christmas, we are bombarded with the celebration and culture of Christmas that tells us to Believe. It is very materialistic. It is a belief that if you wish for it, you will get...  Read More

The word “Advent” is used to describe the season leading up to Christmas. It’s a time where we remember Christ’s first coming and grow our expectation of His second; it’s a time of great hope and prom...  Read More