No Fear Factor
"God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 ESVThe reality TV show Fear Factor featured people who are willing to face their worst fears for notoriety and...
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 the…
View ArticleNever Disappointed
There has not failed one word of all His good promise. —1 Kings 8:56As an avid baseball fan, my favorite team is the Chicago Cubs. The interesting thing about being a Cubs fan is that the team has …
View ArticleThe New Covenant Part 3
"I made with their forefathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them, ' declares the LORD." Jeremiah 31:32Discover what...
View ArticleIs That Jesus?
Whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. —Romans 8:29As I walked into church one Sunday morning, a little boy...
View ArticleInstrument-rated Living
“Lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him...” Proverbs 3:5-6You’ve probably heard the expression “flying by the seat of your pants.” It smacks of living in a random,...
View ArticleTruth or Consequences
“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body” Ephesians 4:25In my first church ministry, I pastored a small, newly planted...
View ArticleLeap of Faith
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him” Hebrews 11:6What do you picture when you...
View ArticleWho’s Holding All the Cards?
“Now Naomi had a relative on her husband's side, from the clan of Elimelech, a man of standing, whose name was Boaz.” Ruth 2:1To borrow a poker phrase, some people seem to hold all the cards. They are...
View ArticleNeighborly Love
You shall love the Lord your God . . . and your neighbor as yourself. —Luke 10:27It would have been simpler just to buy a new hair dryer. But determined to save a buck, I decided to fix it myself. In …
View ArticleThat’s Awesome!
Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men. —Psalm 66:5The word awesome is tossed around a lot these days. Talk about cars, movies, songs, or food—and somebody...
View ArticleA Savior for All People
This week we are featuring a special Christmas message from Joe, which was originally recorded at the Moody Bible Institute. As we read Luke’s gospel, we…
View ArticleProtocol
Let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. —James 1:6If you were invited to a meeting at the White House with the President of...
View ArticlePlaying with Fire
“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32No doubt you’ve...
View ArticleThis Little Light of Mine
“You are the light of the world.… Let your light shine before men” Matthew 5:14-16 I have a lot of favorite stories, but this one has to rank near the top. My friend Paul Eshleman is the founder of the …
View ArticleLove on Display
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:31A few years ago my wife Martie and I had an opportunity to travel to Hong Kong for a ministry trip. One of the highlights …
View ArticleDelight in the Details
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well” Psalm 139:14Each year Time magazine publishes an issue focusing on that year’s “Best...
View ArticleLeaving a Legacy
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7Do you ever wonder what kind of legacy you’ll leave behind? I remember an older gentleman from one of the...
View ArticleWhat Are We Holding On To?
"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life." —1 Timothy 6:12Tolkien’s classic The Lord of the Rings trilogy came to life in recent years on film. In the second epic story, the hero,...
View ArticlePlaying on a Winning Team
Are you playing on the “winning team”? In this powerful message on Genesis 41, Joe Stowell reminds you that even though we live in a …
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