The Judge Acts 10:42-48 During our life on earth, Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. However, as our days here draw to a close, and especially at the end of time, He takes His seat as Judge and prepares to reward believers for the good things they did inRead More …

Trust and Obey Joshua 6:1-5 One of my favorite songs is “Trust and Obey” because it sums up God’s purpose for our lives. When we practice these two commands, a beautiful cycle begins. Trusting the Lord makes obedience easier, and obedience produces ever-increasing trust. Can you recall facing a challengeRead More …

God Honors Our Commitment to Him Daniel 1 Daniel and his friends faced the same dilemma we do–how to live a holy life in a godless culture. At one time, our society readily accepted Christian values and standards, but that era is quickly passing. Our challenge today is to liveRead More …

Parents Responsibility Luke 3:22 As we saw yesterday, words are but a small part of parental communication. Now let’s look at two types of messages we should purposefully model for our kids. First, boys and girls need affirmation that they are loved, accepted, and competent. In today’s passage, God theRead More …

Our Needs Philippians 4:19 Jim saved for a long time to take an Alaskan cruise. At last he was on board with two carefully packed suitcases. The first evening, when he heard “Dinner is served” announced over the loudspeaker, he took peanut butter crackers from his suitcase and sat atRead More …

The Messages Parents Send 1 Samuel 20:30-34 When someone asks, “What do you do?” the reply frequently includes a job title. But anyone who is raising or interacting with children has a role far more important than ordinary career duties. Parents are communicators. Yet unlike conference speakers, moms and dadsRead More …

The Burden of Inadequacy  Deuteronomy 1:19-36 Standing on the edge of the Promised Land, the Israelites were overcome by fear. The size and strength of the enemy contrasted sharply with their own weakness and inability. Because we’re human, everyone at times will experience inadequacy and the uncomfortable feelings that accompanyRead More …

God’s Clear Instructions Joshua 6 Joshua needed guidance as he faced one of the most crucial moments of his life. Because the Lord had promised him success in conquering Jericho, he knew the outcome of the battle, but as the day of combat approached, he needed a specific strategy forRead More …

Our Heavenly Home Revelation 21:22-27 As enjoyable as traveling may be, most of us would admit to having a sense of security and delight upon arriving back home. There’s just something comforting about opening the door, seeing familiar things, and feeling we’re where we belong. The apostle John was givenRead More …

Seeing Obstacles through God’s Eyes Joshua 2 Jericho was the first city that the Israelites needed to conquer in their quest for the land of Canaan. When Joshua sent a pair of spies to check it out, he probably didn’t realize that he would receive a glimpse of God’s impressiveRead More …