Make Way
Prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. —Isaiah 40:3Dwight D. Eisenhower was known for his courageous leadership during World War II. His battle-tested skill...
View ArticleFinger Pointer’s Anonymous
“Stop passing judgment on one another.” Romans 14:13A glass of wine or not a glass of wine? To dance or not to dance? To work on Sunday or not to work on Sunday? To play cards or not to play cards? Or,...
View ArticleWhat’s For Dinner?
"It came to pass . . . that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” Genesis 22:1"I can hardly imagine inviting special friends over for dinner and then throwing a few...
View ArticleOur Rally Cry
“But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.” Luke 10:33Whether or not you’re a history buff, you probably remember learning about the historic...
View ArticleChrist the King Part 4
"From that time on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.'" Matthew 4:17Is Jesus the ruler of every detail of your life? Putting the principles of heaven into practice...
View ArticleHoliness Has an Edge
"Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: 'Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy." Leviticus 19:2All of us who have kids have been guilty of ending an argument about why they...
View ArticleThe Great Race
“Run in such a way as to get the prize” 1 Corinthians 9:24The month of June brings many sure signs of summer: the sweet smell of cut grass, soft breezes, picnics, fireflies, thunderstorms—and runners....
View ArticlePeace in the Midst of the Pieces
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10There I was, minding my own business, shopping for an anniversary card for Martie when something on another shelf caught my eye. It was a box with a...
View ArticleOut of Luck
‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’ Jeremiah 29:11An oft-quoted movie line comes from Napoleon...
View ArticleLoving a Great God
Although we’ve all encountered people with hardened hearts, sometimes the most difficult thing to accept is the hardness in our own hearts, as Dr. Stowell reveals in this powerful message on Luke 7....
View ArticleThe Sting of Betrayal
“Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, ‘I tell you the truth, one of you is going to betray me.’” John 13:21Most of us are familiar with the events in the upper room, where we see Jesus washing...
View ArticleNational Pride
"You are a chosen generation, . . . a holy nation . . . that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness. " 1 Peter 2:9My wife, Martie, and I have grown to love England—its...
View ArticleHeaven – This Way
“You know the way to the place where I am going” John 14:4The classic World War II movie The Longest Day portrays one of the clever military strategies of the German army. After the Allies had taken...
View ArticleWhen the Going Gets Tough
“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial.” James 1:12There I was driving along, half hypnotized by the steady flow of traffic. I glanced at the car ahead of me. The bumper sticker read, “When the...
View ArticleAnybody for Servanthood?
"Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant." Matthew 20:26In politics, the paths to success and significance are paved with the right contacts, the right...
View ArticleLiving Here for There
“Our citizenship is in heaven” Philippians 3:20Victoria Perez watched as the Cessna touched down on the road in the distance. When she was sure it was him, she shouted to her children, “That’s your...
View ArticleNow Appearing . . . Jesus!
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14If I were God—and I know a lot...
View ArticleJesus, Our Champion Part 1
"'But what about you?' he asked. 'Who do you say I am?'" Matthew 16:15Discover the many ways Jesus is your Champion as you dig into God’s Word with teacher Joe Stowell. There are moments in life when...
View ArticleOpen-Book Test
“I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8Have you ever taken an “open-book” test? At first blush they seem like a piece of...
View ArticleThe Quarter In Your Pocket
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. —James 5:16Some things are irresistible. For me, it’s bubble-gum machines. I can hardly resist the urge to watch one of those colorful...
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