Who is God?
How can we know what God is like? He tells us in the Bible and shows us every day through the people and blessings around us. Even in our struggles, God reveals his love for us because he’s overflowing with grace and forgiveness, and he sent his Son, Jesus, for us!
There’s an app for that
Need the most minor problem solved? There’s an app for that! Apps help you manage your finances, diet, fitness, sleep, and shopping. (Time of…
God’s secret agents
How does God get his agenda for earth accomplished? Let me count the ways: He can act unilaterally, with his unlimited almighty power, as…
God isn’t broke
The most obvious beneficiaries of the financial gifts of Christians are their churches, schools, and charitable ministries. That’s where the gifts become visible. But…
The smell of Jesus
I remember a time I walked into my high school dorm room with a greasy bag of leftover French fries. My roommate—fresh off a…
You go first
An important safety tip for early season ice fishing is to politely tell your fishing buddy, “You can go first. I’ll be right behind…
Safe in God’s hands
We live in a near-constant state of panic for kids’ safety. Some schools have banned kids from playing tag, and all balls have to…
One way
“There couldn’t possibly be just one way to God. There are billions of people in the world!” “What about Jesus?” “What about Jesus?” So went a…
On God’s side
During the Civil War, one of President Lincoln’s advisors said he was grateful God was on the Union’s side. Lincoln told him, “Sir, my…
Having hope
Job suffered in a way that I can’t imagine. He lost everything in a matter of minutes. His livestock. His livelihood. His house. His…
Have some peace when it makes no sense
I’m starting to get how this blessing works: “The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ…
God works; we work
What causes things to happen? Does that sound like a dumb question? Seriously—has God ordained everything and we are just going through the motions,…
Worship is praising
What is worship? Okay, I suppose that sounds like a dumb question. It’s what we do in church, plus a little bit at home…