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Finding Your Purpose Through Pain: The Story of Joni Eareckson Tada

Finding Your Purpose Through Pain: The Story of Joni Eareckson Tada

Life has a funny way of twisting, turning, and taking us on a path we could never anticipate. Sometimes the surprises are wonderful. Other times they are absolutely devastating. They can upend the … [Read More...] about Finding Your Purpose Through Pain: The Story of Joni Eareckson Tada

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7 Spiritual Disciplines for a Rewarding Life

7 Spiritual Disciplines for a Rewarding Life

Have you ever felt stuck in life—like you weren’t sure what the next step was? Or maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed and burnt out from the twists and turns of life, wondering if this is really all you … [Read More...] about 7 Spiritual Disciplines for a Rewarding Life

Rethinking Screen Time in 2021

Rethinking Your Kids’ Screen Time in 2021

What questions do you have about screen time? Jump to a topic: Smartphones and Safety Smartphones and Smart Boundaries Screens and Online School Resetting Screen Time Smartphones and Single … [Read More...] about Rethinking Your Kids’ Screen Time in 2021

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Are My Dreams In Sync with God's Plan?

Are My Dreams in Sync With God’s Plan?

For many, 2020 has been a year of broken dreams. Some of us had plans for travel, vacation, and quality time with family and loved ones. Others of us had plans for our career, to push our business to … [Read More...] about Are My Dreams in Sync With God’s Plan?

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Children and the Joy of Christmas

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child When I was growing up, most churches had some sort of a Christmas pageant every year. The average-sized church could pull together enough grammar school-aged … [Read More...] about Children and the Joy of Christmas

5 Christmas Promises to Build Your Faith

5 Christmas Promises to Build Your Faith

In a letter to a friend, the eighteenth-century English poet Alexander Pope wrote his own beatitude: “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” It’s not Scripture, but … [Read More...] about 5 Christmas Promises to Build Your Faith

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Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25?

We often think of the Nativity as the “first Christmas.” But was it? It depends upon what is meant by the word Christmas. If we mean the birthday of Christ, then no other day is the first … [Read More...] about Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25?

5 Surprising Reasons God Allows Adversity

5 Surprising Reasons God Allows Adversity

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? 1. Problems bring great opportunities. 2. Problems promote spiritual maturity. 3. Problems prove integrity. 4. Problems produce dependency. 5. … [Read More...] about 5 Surprising Reasons God Allows Adversity

Is God's Will Ever Fun? Find Passion in Your Purpose

Is God’s Will Ever Fun? Find Passion in Your Purpose

When Wayne was just six years old, his father built an ice rink in the family’s backyard in Ontario, Canada. Why? “It was for self-preservation,” his father, Walter, said. “I got sick of taking him to … [Read More...] about Is God’s Will Ever Fun? Find Passion in Your Purpose

Confidence, Joy, and Victory: Claim Your Identity in Christ

Confidence, Joy, and Victory: Claim Your Identity in Christ

According to the NCAA, only six percent of high school athletes are selected to play at the collegiate level, and fewer than two percent of those student-athletes go on to become professional … [Read More...] about Confidence, Joy, and Victory: Claim Your Identity in Christ

Moving Beyond Fear With Thanksgiving

Moving Beyond Fear With Thanksgiving

According to one survey, the average person will spend approximately 43 days waiting on hold in their lifetime! That’s more than a month of our life that will be spent waiting for questions to be … [Read More...] about Moving Beyond Fear With Thanksgiving

Gratitude for Christians: A Thanksgiving Bible Study

Gratitude for Christians: A Thanksgiving Bible Study

With COVID-19 continuing to limit our gatherings, Thanksgiving will look different this year. Protecting family members with health concerns has taken priority over booking flights and hosting big … [Read More...] about Gratitude for Christians: A Thanksgiving Bible Study

Am I Going to Heaven?

Am I Going to Heaven?

God wants everyone to join Him in heaven. No matter who you are or what you’ve done, He is prepared to welcome you. There is only one requirement: You need to seek His forgiveness before you leave … [Read More...] about Am I Going to Heaven?

Bible Reading Plan for 2021

Bible Reading Plan for 2021

On February 28, 2016, Aleix Segura Vendrell claimed a Guinness World Record by holding his breath for 24 minutes and 3 seconds. Survivalists and scientists have determined that most humans can survive … [Read More...] about Bible Reading Plan for 2021

3 Lessons Christians Can Learn from the Election

3 Lessons Christians Can Learn From the Election

Every four years, the world holds its breath while America chooses a President. The decision, coming at the end of hard-fought campaigns, influences the destiny of history. Perhaps only those closest … [Read More...] about 3 Lessons Christians Can Learn From the Election

A Prayer for National Unity and Hope for Tomorrow

A Prayer for National Unity and Hope for Tomorrow

“What a mess.” How many times have you heard this? Or said it! And today, perhaps, many of us may feel it, more than ever. It’s been an unsettling season—an extraordinary year of turmoil: pandemic, … [Read More...] about A Prayer for National Unity and Hope for Tomorrow

4 Strategies for Confronting Spiritual Darkness on Halloween

4 Strategies for Confronting Spiritual Darkness on Halloween

Americans spent $9 billion on Halloween in 2018 with more than a third of that spending allocated to costumes. Top costumes for adults included witches, vampires, zombies, pirates, and Avengers … [Read More...] about 4 Strategies for Confronting Spiritual Darkness on Halloween

What Does the Bible Say About Heaven?

What Does the Bible Say About Heaven? 65 Passages to Get You Started

Find Verses About: God's Dwelling Place Our Inheritance Christ's Presence Longing for Heaven The Hope of Heaven Resurrection Bodies The New Heaven and New Earth Living With a Heavenly … [Read More...] about What Does the Bible Say About Heaven? 65 Passages to Get You Started

Making Sense of God and Politics in America: A Bible Study for the Christian Voter

Making Sense of God and Politics in America: A Bible Study for the Christian Voter

Sometimes we take the blessing of our freedom for granted, but each election reminds us of the privileges of living in a free country. At its core, America was founded on the principles of liberty and … [Read More...] about Making Sense of God and Politics in America: A Bible Study for the Christian Voter

Pop Quiz: Will I Go to Heaven?

Pop Quiz: Will I Go to Heaven?

Do you think you have what it takes to get into heaven? Answer these questions to find out! 1 What seat do you normally take in the church sanctuary? The best seat in the house, front and … [Read More...] about Pop Quiz: Will I Go to Heaven?

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Embracing Eternity: Is There Life After Death?

In This Article: What Is Death? Who Goes to Heaven? What About Children? How Are Angels Involved With Death? What Can We Learn From Angels? I heard a story about a doctor who visited a young man. … [Read More...] about Embracing Eternity: Is There Life After Death?

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What Kind of Rewards Will Believers Receive in Heaven?

Olympic athletes train for years to win prizes and acclaim that will quickly fade away. But Christians who diligently run the spiritual race will receive rewards for their faithfulness at the Judgment … [Read More...] about What Kind of Rewards Will Believers Receive in Heaven?

9 Insider Secrets About Heaven

9 Insider Secrets About Heaven

In This Article: Where Is Heaven Located? How Do We Get There? Are There Multiple Heavens? Is There an Intermediate Heaven? How Big Is Heaven? Are the Streets Really Made of Gold? Will We Be Able to … [Read More...] about 9 Insider Secrets About Heaven

What Happens When We Die? 4 Biblical Answers to Common Questions

What Happens When We Die? 4 Biblical Answers to Common Questions

In This Article: What Happens If I Die Before the Rapture? What If My Body Is Cremated? Can I Lose My Salvation? Does Everyone Go to Heaven When They Die? Disneyland has been dubbed “the happiest … [Read More...] about What Happens When We Die? 4 Biblical Answers to Common Questions

3 Biblical Truths for Handling Grief

3 Biblical Truths for Handling Grief

Every day at Turning Point, we receive stacks of letters from our readers and listeners, and we take each one seriously. I’m grateful our friends around the world feel they can confide in our counsel … [Read More...] about 3 Biblical Truths for Handling Grief

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Do Dogs Go To Heaven? And Other Questions You’ve Wondered About Heaven

What we think about heaven determines how we live today. I can tell you from my own personal experience and from my years of pastoral ministry and Bible teaching, when you study the biblical doctrine … [Read More...] about Do Dogs Go To Heaven? And Other Questions You’ve Wondered About Heaven

How Not to Encourage Your Friends—A Lesson From Job's Friends

How Not to Encourage Your Friends—A Lesson From Job’s Friends

Job’s friends were true encouragers for one week—they sat with him; they wept with him; and most importantly, they remained silent. But once they began to speak, they became Job’s great discouragers. … [Read More...] about How Not to Encourage Your Friends—A Lesson From Job’s Friends

What Will I Do in Heaven?

What Will I Do in Heaven?

In This Article: Will We Know Each Other in Heaven? What Will We Do There? Will We Pray in Heaven? Will We Go to Church in Heaven? Won't Heaven Be Boring? Will We Sing in a Choir? What Is the … [Read More...] about What Will I Do in Heaven?

8 Heavenly Truths That Can Change Your Life Today

8 Heavenly Truths That Can Change Your Life Today

It started in California in the 1980s with an initiative to increase the self-esteem of underprivileged kids: awarding participation trophies just for showing up. In addition to awarding trophies to … [Read More...] about 8 Heavenly Truths That Can Change Your Life Today

Do Children Go to Heaven? What Happens to the Souls of Little Ones When They Die?

Do Children Go to Heaven? What Happens to the Souls of Little Ones When They Die

When a child dies, our mind floods with questions to which there are no simple answers. Why would God allow this to happen? What will become of him or her? How can I go on? Indeed, it can be … [Read More...] about Do Children Go to Heaven? What Happens to the Souls of Little Ones When They Die

The Loss of a Loved One: Moving From Grief to Hope

The Loss of a Loved One: Moving From Grief to Hope

It is, perhaps, the most intimidating part of supporting a friend who has lost a loved one: What do we say to them? “I’m sorry” often feels overused and empty. “They’re in a better place now” is … [Read More...] about The Loss of a Loved One: Moving From Grief to Hope

Do I Have a Guardian Angel? And Other Questions Answered About Angels

Do I Have a Guardian Angel? And Other Questions Answered About Angels

Mystery surrounds the topic of angels. While they are mentioned about 280 times in Scripture, there is much we don’t know about them. I’ve noticed throughout the years that many Christians today are … [Read More...] about Do I Have a Guardian Angel? And Other Questions Answered About Angels

What Does the Bible Say About Lucifer, Demons, and the Nephilim? Understanding the Origins of Evil

What Does the Bible Say About Lucifer, Demons, and the Nephilim? Understanding the Origins of Evil

In This Article: What Are Demons? Who Do Demons Work For? What Do Demons Do? Origins of the Nephilim Good News About Demons What Can I Do About Demons? C.S. Lewis wrote, “There are two equal and … [Read More...] about What Does the Bible Say About Lucifer, Demons, and the Nephilim? Understanding the Origins of Evil

A Prayer for America

A Prayer for America

Our nation is facing unprecedented uncertainty. Health, finances, politics—every aspect of life seems to be hanging in the balance. Each solution put forward seems to raise new questions. Yet there is … [Read More...] about A Prayer for America

What Does the Bible Say About Angels? Understanding Heaven’s Mighty Warriors

What Does the Bible Say About Angels? Understanding Heaven’s Mighty Warriors

Most of us will never see an angel nor a demon as long as we walk this earth. These spirit beings live in heavenly realms, tending to matters outside of our sphere of experience. Supernatural … [Read More...] about What Does the Bible Say About Angels? Understanding Heaven’s Mighty Warriors

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What is the Great White Throne Judgment in Revelation?

Predicting the future is big business. One source estimates the national psychic industry to be a $2 billion a year business. While it’s easy to understand the desire for a glimpse into the future, … [Read More...] about What is the Great White Throne Judgment in Revelation?

5 Ways for a Father to Love His Family

5 Ways for a Father to Love His Family

According to the Pew Research Center, a father’s role has changed in America. In 2016, the amount of time dads devoted to childcare was about three times the amount they provided in 1965. Despite this … [Read More...] about 5 Ways for a Father to Love His Family

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5 Signs of Christ’s Return

Sitting like giant golf balls on the bleak Yorkshire moors of northern England are dozens of strange globes protected by sophisticated security fences. Known as Project Echelon, this is one … [Read More...] about 5 Signs of Christ’s Return

Q&A: Seeking Jesus in the Last Days

Q&A: Seeking Jesus in the Last Days

Time is running out. The rapid escalation of catastrophic events around the world suggests that we are living in the Last Days, and the Apocalypse is drawing near. Christians have a responsibility to … [Read More...] about Q&A: Seeking Jesus in the Last Days

Finding God's Help Amidst Crisis

Finding God’s Help Amidst Crisis

Dr. David Jeremiah’s Latest Resources Respond to COVID-19 “We’re in this together” has become the watchword of sheltering in place. There is comfort in knowing that others are sharing our … [Read More...] about Finding God’s Help Amidst Crisis

Why COVID? Finding Shelter in God During Times of Crisis

Why COVID? Finding Shelter in God During Times of Crisis

Where can we go during times of trouble? One answer is Zahara de la Sierra in the Cádiz province of southern Spain. Originally built as a castle and fortress in the Andalusian Mountains, Zahara … [Read More...] about Why COVID? Finding Shelter in God During Times of Crisis

Celebrating Memorial Day in the Wake of COVID-19

Celebrating Memorial Day in the Wake of COVID-19

Every year Memorial Day comes and goes and is often marked by parades, backyard picnics and the onset of warm summer days. But this Memorial Day, the pageantry will be limited with many of us around … [Read More...] about Celebrating Memorial Day in the Wake of COVID-19

Scriptures That Reveal the Jesus You May Not Know

Scriptures That Reveal the Jesus You May Not Know

1. Is Jesus From History or Eternity? Jesus was born to a young Jewish couple in the first century A.D. and spent His life in the Middle East. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city … [Read More...] about Scriptures That Reveal the Jesus You May Not Know

Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?

Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?

It’s been said that a picture’s worth a thousand words, and that’s probably accurate. If you had never witnessed a sunset, I could spend hours describing one, and your mental picture might still be … [Read More...] about Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?

Everybody Needs a Mom Who Does These Two Things

Everyone Needs a Mom Who Does These Two Things

When children misbehave, everyone seems to have an opinion about the best remedy—spank them, hug them, ignore them, bribe them, appease them… and everything in between. Motherhood is a gift that comes … [Read More...] about Everyone Needs a Mom Who Does These Two Things

Meet The Jesus You May Not Know

Meet The Jesus You May Not Know

I want to introduce you to the Man who has rescued me from death, filled me with hope, directed me in the decisions that have shaped my destiny, employed me in His global work, and is currently … [Read More...] about Meet The Jesus You May Not Know

5 Takeaways From the Life of Daniel

5 Takeaways From the Life of Daniel

At some point in our life, we long for a mentor—someone who can wisely mold and shape our thoughts and habits, who can give us insights and help us find our way through life. You may not have a mentor … [Read More...] about 5 Takeaways From the Life of Daniel

30 Reassuring Promises from God's Word

30 Reassuring Promises From God’s Word

We’re living in unsettling times. Politics and economies are volatile; natural disasters and disease outbreaks are affecting millions; fear is a pandemic. It’s time for a change! While we cannot … [Read More...] about 30 Reassuring Promises From God’s Word

A Prayer for Facing the Coronavirus

A Prayer for Facing the Coronavirus

How do we pray when we’re facing a crisis like COVID-19? There isn’t a set formula or “right” way to do it. God knows what we need before we ask, and He’s more concerned with the condition of our … [Read More...] about A Prayer for Facing the Coronavirus

The Undeniable Proof of Jesus' Resurrection - Bible Study

The Undeniable Proof of Jesus’ Resurrection—Bible Study

If anyone ever lived in a day when people were blind to the meaning of life, it is today. That is one explanation for our culture’s inclination toward the many self-destructive activities that are … [Read More...] about The Undeniable Proof of Jesus’ Resurrection—Bible Study

The Resurrection Through the Lens of Hardship

The Resurrection Through the Lens of Hardship

The typical image of Easter is a pretty spring morning in the best matching pastel outfits mom could find, all while celebrating our Savior’s resurrection and hunting for eggs later that … [Read More...] about The Resurrection Through the Lens of Hardship

Facing Coronavirus With Courage, Cheerfulness, and Resolution

Facing Coronavirus With Courage, Cheerfulness, and Resolution

Attitude can mean the difference between victory and defeat in whatever struggle we’re facing. Morale is half the battle, as historian Robert Mackay writes in his book by that title: Half the Battle: … [Read More...] about Facing Coronavirus With Courage, Cheerfulness, and Resolution

Facing the Coronavirus: 6 Strategies for Christians

Facing the Coronavirus: 6 Strategies for Christians

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has created an unprecedented crisis in our nation and the world. For the first time in my lifetime, major events and activities have been canceled to stem the tide of a … [Read More...] about Facing the Coronavirus: 6 Strategies for Christians

Facing Coronavirus: Keep Calm and Carry On

Facing Coronavirus: Keep Calm and Carry On

Our world is embroiled in a war against an invisible enemy known as COVID-19. And every war needs a good PR department. Public relations on the home front affect the results on the battlefront and can … [Read More...] about Facing Coronavirus: Keep Calm and Carry On

31 Encouraging Bible Verses PLUS 15 Meaningful Choices You Can Make Today

31 Encouraging Bible Verses PLUS 15 Meaningful Choices You Can Make Today

Throughout the ages, God’s Word has been a source of hope in troubled times. Today the coronavirus is creating chaos on a global scale; its reach is unprecedented in our lifetime. Yet God’s Word … [Read More...] about 31 Encouraging Bible Verses PLUS 15 Meaningful Choices You Can Make Today

Feeling Powerless? Discover 4 Power Principles in Daniel's 70-Weeks Prophecy

Feeling Powerless? Discover 4 Power Principles in Daniel’s 70-Weeks Prophecy

Throughout history, God has raised up men and women to be world changers. Some people, like Daniel, make such an impact on society that they continue to be well known beyond their lifetime. Have you … [Read More...] about Feeling Powerless? Discover 4 Power Principles in Daniel’s 70-Weeks Prophecy

A Christian’s Response to the Coronavirus

A Christian’s Response to the Coronavirus

The headlines seem to be growing more frightening by the day, as we awake to news of additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus around the world. The death toll is rising, and the list of … [Read More...] about A Christian’s Response to the Coronavirus

Decoding Daniel's Seventy-Weeks Prophecy

Decoding Daniel’s Seventy-Weeks Prophecy

When Robert Louis Stevenson introduced the world to Treasure Island in 1883, he kindled something deep in the imagination of readers young and old. Thoughts of ruthless pirates, sea-swept islands, and … [Read More...] about Decoding Daniel’s Seventy-Weeks Prophecy

3 Reasons to Study the Book of Daniel

3 Reasons to Study the Book of Daniel

(Including Interesting Facts About the End of the World) If you spent any time in Sunday school as a child, you know about Daniel. You may have been treated to a flannelgraph presentation of … [Read More...] about 3 Reasons to Study the Book of Daniel

Living Confidently in Uncertain Times

Living Confidently in Uncertain Times

When we go to the doctor, we want to hear two things: (1) “I know what is wrong with you,” and (2) “I know how to fix it.” But what if the doctor said one more thing? Imagine how you would feel if he … [Read More...] about Living Confidently in Uncertain Times

Daniel - The Prophetic Times Report

The Prophetic Times Report

David Jeremiah’s Guide to Living in the Last Days Are Australia’s Fires a Sign of the Last Days? Earthquakes are shaking, fires are raging, hurricanes are obliterating, tornadoes are … [Read More...] about The Prophetic Times Report

A Biblical Checklist for Difficult Conversations

A Biblical Checklist for Difficult Conversations

I’m often asked about the tone of our national discourse. Not since the Civil War, people tell me, has our nation been so divided. Well, I remember the riots of the late 1960s and early 1970s, and I’m … [Read More...] about A Biblical Checklist for Difficult Conversations

Why Was Daniel Taken to Babylon?

Why Was Daniel Taken to Babylon?

When we think about the future of our children, our thoughts tend toward things like their education, their future spouse, and their walk with the Lord. Long hours are invested as we encourage them to … [Read More...] about Why Was Daniel Taken to Babylon?

How to Pray for Your Family

How to Pray for Your Family

Prayer may be the greatest blessing God gives us here on this earth. Each of us has tremendous potential to serve God and others through the ministry of prayer. It’s available to every believer, no … [Read More...] about How to Pray for Your Family

5 Psalms for Hope in Hard Times

5 Psalms for Hope in Hard Times

We all encounter difficult seasons and circumstances in our life. Perhaps the desires of our heart long to be fulfilled. Perhaps we are struggling through family or financial difficulties. Perhaps … [Read More...] about 5 Psalms for Hope in Hard Times

15 Benefits to Reading Psalms and Proverbs

15 Benefits to Reading Psalms and Proverbs

Change the oil in the car. Cook at home more often. Get adequate sleep. Play with the kids. Balance the budget. Walk the dog. Read the Bible. With so many worthwhile things to do, we often struggle to … [Read More...] about 15 Benefits to Reading Psalms and Proverbs

What is the Rapture?

What Is the Rapture?

The Rapture is perhaps the most important piece of prophecy for us to understand since it could very well impact us personally. We will examine what the Rapture is, defend it biblically, and explain … [Read More...] about What Is the Rapture?

Why Are You Here? Discover Your God-Given Purpose

Why Are You Here? Discover Your God-Given Purpose

I want to begin by asking you a question: Why are you here?  I’m not asking why you live in a certain area or how you found my blog. What I’m asking is, Why has God placed you on this earth? The … [Read More...] about Why Are You Here? Discover Your God-Given Purpose

Why Did God Choose Mary?

Why Did God Choose Mary?

Why Mary? Mary herself must have wondered, Why am I a “favored woman”? Why me? Indeed, the reasons she was chosen are known only to God. But it is clear that she was no random selection. Though an … [Read More...] about Why Did God Choose Mary?

Plodding Is Underrated... and Here's Why

Plodding Is Underrated… and Here’s Why

Moses was a murderer. David was the youngest of eight brothers. Gideon hid from his enemies. Paul persecuted Christians. Thomas was a doubter. God uses unlikely candidates to build His kingdom, and … [Read More...] about Plodding Is Underrated… and Here’s Why

Why Was Jesus Born in Bethlehem

Why Was Jesus Born in Bethlehem?

Bethlehem played host to the Nativity, an event that the world hardly noticed, yet changed the destiny of every human creature. As Ralph W. Sockman once phrased it, “The hinge of history is on the … [Read More...] about Why Was Jesus Born in Bethlehem?

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What It Means to Be Clay in the Hands of the Potter

What would we do without the variety of containers we use every day? Plastic milk and water jugs, glass jars, plastic containers of all sorts, cotton and canvas bags, wooden and cardboard boxes, large … [Read More...] about What It Means to Be Clay in the Hands of the Potter

Christian Estate Planning Basics

Christian Estate Planning Basics

In planning your last vacation, there were many necessary steps to prepare for a wonderful trip. A variety of little decisions were made to ensure that you would have a fun and safe experience. Where … [Read More...] about Christian Estate Planning Basics

8 Reasons Why I Journal--And Why You Should Too

8 Reasons Why I Journal—and Why You Should Too

If you’ve ever put on a pair of jeans that you haven’t worn for months, you may have been surprised by a difference in the way they fit—or maybe they didn’t fit at all! Gradual changes can escape your … [Read More...] about 8 Reasons Why I Journal—and Why You Should Too

Read Through the Bible in a Year 2020 Plan

Plan to Read the Bible in 2020

The reality of outward trials and inward temptations calls for something more than an initial experience with God. His wisdom is needed every day. Colossians 1:9 records Paul’s prayer for the church … [Read More...] about Plan to Read the Bible in 2020

What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple?

What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple?

The Lord wants you to study Him. Is the word study a scary concept in your life? You’re not alone. I hear it often: “I did enough studying when I was in school,” or “I hated school, and I still … [Read More...] about What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple?

40 Bible Verses for Navigating God's Promises and Blessings

40 Bible Verses for Navigating God’s Promises and Blessings

Second Peter 1:3-11 is a remarkable passage of Scripture. It starts with a promise, ends with a blessing, and lists eight things we need to add to our faith to move from the promise to the blessing. … [Read More...] about 40 Bible Verses for Navigating God’s Promises and Blessings

Will Elijah Return During the Tribulation?

Will Elijah Return During the Tribulation?

It has been said that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but it is also a form of deception. Satan’s fall from heaven was fueled by his desire to be like God (Isaiah 14:13-14). Since then he … [Read More...] about Will Elijah Return During the Tribulation?

What Does the Bible Say About God's Promises

What Does the Bible Say About God’s Promises?

We’ve all done it. Maybe we promised to take the kids to the movies, but the show they wanted to see was sold out. Perhaps a traffic jam caused us to miss an important celebration. Or maybe a long … [Read More...] about What Does the Bible Say About God’s Promises?

Who Is Lucifer? title over dark background with fire

Who Is Lucifer?

When God created “the world and everything in it,” He created the angels (Acts 17:24; Psalm 104:4). These spiritual beings have unique roles and characteristics, but they share a common purpose. Their … [Read More...] about Who Is Lucifer?

How to Experience God's Blessing

How to Experience God’s Blessing

We’re constantly aware of what the world thinks. Our self-images are fragile, and we become upset if someone criticizes us.… We seem to need a lot of affirmation. But when we focus on the favor of … [Read More...] about How to Experience God’s Blessing

10 Encouraging Verses and Devotionals About the Second Coming of Christ

10 Encouraging Verses and Devotionals About the Second Coming of Christ

The study of biblical prophecy provides encouragement for today and hope for tomorrow. Knowing that one day our Lord will welcome us to the Holy City with open arms is not just good news, it’s the … [Read More...] about 10 Encouraging Verses and Devotionals About the Second Coming of Christ

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Daily Scriptures for Finding Inner Peace

Samson was betrayed by a beautiful woman. David was hunted by Saul and eventually by his own son. Job lost his family and fortune. All but one of the disciples were martyred. It’s no secret: God’s … [Read More...] about Daily Scriptures for Finding Inner Peace

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Seven Churches of Revelation Bible Study

Rome and the surrounding territories became increasing hostile to Jesus’ followers after His death. According to tradition, every disciple, except one, was martyred for his faith, and that disciple’s … [Read More...] about Seven Churches of Revelation Bible Study

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Our pain is real. Even a quick look at the Bible bears witness to the fact that we aren’t the first to walk down the difficult roads of disappointment, persecution, and bitterness. In God’s Word, we … [Read More...] about Why Does God Allow Suffering?

7 Biblical Answers for Dealing With Adversity

7 Biblical Answers for Dealing With Adversity

Perhaps the only thing worse than experiencing adversity firsthand is watching a loved one go through difficulties. What can you do? What should you say? Should you say anything at all? Each … [Read More...] about 7 Biblical Answers for Dealing With Adversity

7 Prayers for Inner Peace

7 Prayers for Inner Peace

Inner peace seems illusive at times. The consistent overflow of information and entertainment that bombards us, added to the fast-paced lifestyles we are pressured to lead, can put us on the edge of … [Read More...] about 7 Prayers for Inner Peace

8 Habits That Are Destroying Your Walk With God

8 Habits That Are Destroying Your Walk With God

Have you fallen into bad spiritual habits? God has equipped His children with everything they need to live victoriously, but many Christians miss out by falling into habits that disconnect them … [Read More...] about 8 Habits That Are Destroying Your Walk With God

3 Ways to Hear the Voice of Jesus

3 Ways to Hear the Voice of Jesus

Of all the voices we hear in a day, none is more essential to how we live our lives than the voice of Jesus! Throughout history there have been many great orators and countless inspiring speeches, but … [Read More...] about 3 Ways to Hear the Voice of Jesus

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Is There a Sin God Cannot Forgive?

One of the questions I’m regularly asked is, “Pastor, can I commit a sin that God cannot forgive?” Jesus addressed the topic in Mark 3:20-30. According to Jesus, there is one thing a person can do for … [Read More...] about Is There a Sin God Cannot Forgive?

What Is Godliness?

What Is Godliness?

Put simply, godliness is living a fruitful, obedient Christian life. It is one of seven qualities we are instructed to add to our faith after we become Christians. There are sixteen references to … [Read More...] about What Is Godliness?

How Bad Will the Tribulation Be?

How Bad Will the Tribulation Be?

Our culture has embraced the idea of suffering for a cause, but it has cheapened the concept of martyrdom in the process. Terms like social change martyr, digital martyr, work martyr, and political … [Read More...] about How Bad Will the Tribulation Be?

7 Steps to a Closer Walk With God

7 Steps to a Closer Walk With God

When you think about climbing a mountain, what comes to mind? Do you envision breathtaking vistas from the mountaintop or breathless wheezing along the way? As different as they are, both perspectives … [Read More...] about 7 Steps to a Closer Walk With God

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A Whole Person

In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility.
Titus 2:7

In mathematics two of the basic kinds of numbers are integers and fractions: 2, 100, and 56 are integers, while ½, ¼, and 2.5 are fractions. Integers, from a Latin root meaning “whole” or “entire.” The word integrity comes from the same root; a person with integrity cannot be divided in beliefs or morality based on varying circumstances.

When the apostle Paul wrote to his young pastoral protégé, Timothy, he told him to show “integrity” in doctrine, to be incorruptible in belief and in actions. Paul wanted Timothy to hold fast to the truth of God, not allowing himself to be divided. A person of integrity obeys the whole counsel of God every day, in every circumstance. Daniel’s three friends in Babylon demonstrated integrity when they were threatened with being burned alive (Daniel 3:16-18). They told the king they would not divide their allegiance, that they would maintain their faith in God and His promises. That is integrity.

Are you a whole person or a fractioned person today? If your beliefs, and therefore your actions, have become divided, gather them back together as you commit to God and His Word.

Integrity of heart is indispensable.
John Calvin

Victory in Him

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57

To first-century leaders in the Roman world, the imagery was familiar: A victorious Roman general returning from battle leading his soldiers and their captives into the city. Citizens lined the streets applauding while the aroma of celebratory incense filled the air. Paul uses that image to say that Christ leads His followers in a victory procession through every difficulty in life (2 Corinthians 2:14-15).

The Christian’s victory is through Christ. The victory over the world, the flesh, the devil, and sin was won by the Cross and the empty tomb. He did for us what we cannot do for ourselves. We have victory now and for eternity only because of the victory Christ won for us. Therefore, if we are to experience victory in this life, it will come only as we depend on Him. As Paul wrote in Galatians 2:20, the life we now live is the life of Christ in us as we keep our faith in Him.

If you need a victory in your life, begin every day by renewing your faith in Christ in whom all our victories are to be realized.

The spiritual battle, the loss of victory, is always in the thought-world.
Francis Schaeffer

New Earth

Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away.
Revelation 21:1

A great misconception carried by many Christians has to do with the location of heaven. The word heaven itself implies that our eternal destiny is somewhere “up there” in the heavens. But the Bible says our eternal destiny is earthly, not heavenly. As Peter wrote, we look for a “new earth in which righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3:13).

In his vision of the future, the apostle John saw that “new heaven and a new earth,” our new domain being pictured as the New Jerusalem “coming down out of heaven from God” (Revelation 21:1-2). Somehow, at the end of the age, when Christ has returned to reign and inaugurate the eternal state, this earth will be renovated and a new earth will be the result—a new earth full of righteousness in which pain and sorrow will be absent. The beautiful imagery of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21 lets us know that the new earth will be a place that reflects the glory of God throughout.

Jesus said He was going to prepare a place for you if you belong to Him (John 14:1-4). The New Jerusalem, on the new earth, is that place.

Let thy hope of heaven master thy fear of death.
William Gurnall

The Conspicuous Hand

The Lord your God cares.
Deuteronomy 11:12

In a letter to Brigadier General Thomas Nelson, George Washington marveled at how God’s hand had protected him and given success to the cause of liberty: “The hand of Providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and… has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations.”

In the middle of life’s battles, we’re tempted to question God’s ordering of our circumstances, but every follower of Christ can look back and see the conspicuous hand of God’s Providence. He is committed to caring for us, watching over us, and giving us strength when we are within His will.

Moses reminded the Israelites that God was taking them into a land of hills and valleys, of water and streams, “a land for which the Lord your God cares; the eyes of the Lord your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the very end of the year” (Deuteronomy 11:11-12).

That’s the way He cares for us too—every day, all year long, always.

[The Lord] loves, and cares, and sympathizes, and understands, and seeks, and saves, and forgives, and helps, and encourages, and walks by our side… taking care of us in life when we can’t take care of ourselves.
W. A. Criswell

The Need for Prayer

Now it came to pass in those days that [Jesus] went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Luke 6:12

Officially, church historians recognize seven ecumenical church councils held between A.D. 325 and A.D. 787. The first, the First Council of Nicaea, met to agree on the nature of Jesus of Nazareth as both Son of God and Son of Man, as both fully divine and fully human.

The humanity of Christ, while at the same time divine, is hard to understand. But thankfully, Scripture gives us illustrations: Like us, Jesus suffered, experienced hunger, required sleep, ate food, and had limits on His knowledge (Mark 13:32). One of the most striking and helpful illustrations of Jesus’ humanity was His prayer life. We might think that, if Jesus was truly divine, He would have had no need to pray for knowledge, guidance, or help. Yet He did, following the example of godly men like Daniel in Babylon (Daniel 2:16-18). Jesus repeatedly said that He only did what the Father showed Him to do (John 5:19), and prayer was His means.

If Jesus, the Son of God, needed to go to His Father in prayer for strengthening and guidance, how much more do we (Psalm 32:6)?

Prayer and a holy life are one.
E. M. Bounds

What Is Humility?

All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5, NIV

What is humility? Is it the opposite of pride? If pride expands one’s importance, does humility deflate one’s importance? That’s the view given by most English dictionaries—a deemphasis on one’s own importance. But what is the biblical view of humility

If someone compliments you on a job well done, do you refuse to take credit or receive their compliment? Or do you graciously say, “Thank you,” in a spirit of genuine appreciation and humility? In Romans 12:3 Paul exhorts the believers not to think of themselves pridefully but rather to think of themselves “soberly”—that is, realistically or accurately. Paul’s topic is the grace given by God to each Christian to serve in the Body of Christ. We should neither overestimate the gift of God’s grace or underestimate it. Rather, we should think of it soberly and realistically—humbly—and minister accordingly. To think less of God’s gift would be to devalue it; to think realistically about it allows one to serve humbly.

How do you view yourself? With pride? With false humility? Or soberly and realistically according to the grace of God in your life?

A really humble man…will not be thinking about humility, he will not be thinking about himself at all.
C. S. Lewis

The Power of Confession

For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my vitality was turned into the drought of summer.
Psalm 32:4

California is a dry state that needs water to be transported over many miles to population and agricultural centers. Snowfall in the winter and melting snow in the spring are critical factors in replenishing shrinking reservoirs. In periods of modern droughts, aerial photographs document the receding water levels in reservoirs around the state—shorelines growing wider and drier as water levels fall.

Such is the picture David paints with his words in Psalm 32—a drought of spiritual vitality brought on by his own sin. When he failed to confess his sin to God, his “bones grew old” and he groaned “all the day long” (verse 3). It was like his soul was being evaporated by the heat of his own guilt and shame. But then the rains of grace came and David confessed his sin and God forgave him (verse 5). And he encouraged his readers not to make the same mistake he had made (verses 9-10).

Confession and repentance reveal the access to restoration. Hiding sin does not remove it from God’s sight; but when we seek God’s forgiveness, the refreshing living water from the Father is poured out on us and we are restored—that is the power of confession.

The way to cover our sin is to uncover it by confession.
Richard Sibbes

Treasure!

I rejoice at Your Word as one who finds great treasure.
Psalm 119:162

Earlier this year, a volunteer for a charity in Arizona was going through books donated for a sale. One was an old copy of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. The volunteer decided the dilapidated volume wasn’t worth saving and was about to throw it away when she thumbed through it and found a hidden chamber. Someone had used a knife to cut a hole in the middle of the book. Inside was $4,000!

That’s nothing compared to the treasure you’ll find when opening the covers of the Bible. Perhaps it would help to think of it in those terms. Use your imagination to see every word of Scripture turning to gold as you read it. Think of every promise as a precious stone. See the words about Jesus in the Gospels as sparkling like diamonds. Visualize your daily Bible study time like a miser running his hands through a chest of gold.

The treasury of Scripture will enrich your mind, refocus your goals, replace your doubts, and redirect your path—but only if you read it and heed it. Start today!

To get the best use out of [the Bible] for daily life,…Give it the best and freshest, not the most tired and dull, hour of the day.
M. S. Kimber in The Sunday School World, 1893

Hello Heaven!

I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, because I know that I will soon put it aside.
2 Peter 1:13-14, NIV

Peter wrote his final letter shortly before his execution. He wasn’t discouraged; he was looking forward to the future. He spoke of “looking forward to these things.” and “[looking] for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3:13-14).

Life is full of hardships and heaviness. We have the promises of God to help us in difficult days, and we have the Holy Spirit within us. We have a purpose for being here—to refresh the memory of others regarding the things of the Lord. But we’ll soon put aside the tent of our earthly body, and what a relief! Goodbye hardship and heaviness. Goodbye trials and troubles. Hello Jesus! Hello heaven! Hello golden streets, glorified bodies, endless days, and the fresh air of New Jerusalem!

During difficult times, the hope of eternity gives us strength. If you’re prone to worry yourself to sleep each night, turn your thoughts upward and close your eyes thinking of heaven and its eternal throne.

A tent or a cottage, why should I care? They’re building a palace for me over there.
Harriet Buell, in her hymn “A Child of the King”

Overcoming Temptation

Temptation. Whether we realize it or not, it is part of our past, and it will be part of our future. The moment we resolve to stand strong and walk away is when temptation grows most intense. That is why Scripture is of paramount importance. God’s Word contains the answer to resisting temptation before it’s too late. Consider these verses:

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it (1 Corinthians 10:13).

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full–grown, brings forth death (James 1:13–15).

Some people wonder about the value of the Old Testament in a Christian’s life. The apostle Paul addressed that question in 1 Corinthians 10:11—”Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition.” To what things was Paul referring? He listed them in verses 7–10. They are idolatry, immorality, infidelity, and disloyalty.

Temptation is not sin; yielding to temptation is.

With that background, Paul exhorted believers not to make the same choices the Israelites made—not to provoke God’s discipline by willfully sinning. None of us is above God’s discipline if we engage in sin. We must look for and take “the way of escape” God provides in every situation where temptation is found (verse 13). To think our temptation is unique is to believe a lie. “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man” (verse 13). There are no “new” temptations in life.

The apostle James argued that if temptation becomes serious, it is because we have allowed it to do so. Our own “desires” entice us away from God and desire “gives birth to sin” (James 1:13–15). God doesn’t tempt us, but He may allow temptation to enter our lives in order to give us opportunities to make obedient and mature choices.

Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, and He took the same means of escape that is available to us—obedience to God’s Word (Matthew 4:1–11; Hebrews 5:8). Temptation is not sin; yielding to temptation is. There is always a righteous choice to be made if we are willing to seek it.

Ready and Willing

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9

A leper approached Jesus and said, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” Jesus touched the man, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed”—and he was healed (Mark 1:40-42).

That event is a beautiful example of the willingness of God. In fact, there are no instances of Jesus being asked to help or heal and Him answering, “I am not willing.” There is a place where the Bible says God is “not willing,” and that is 2 Peter 3:9. In writing about the timing of the Day of the Lord (the end of the age), Peter says God is waiting for all who will be saved to come to Him. He is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” Said another way, God is willing for any who want to be saved to come to Him (John 6:37; 7:37). The question is never whether God is willing but whether man is willing.

Have you responded to God’s willing invitation to come to Him?

God is far more willing to save sinners than sinners are to be saved.
J. C. Ryle

Steadfast

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:58

Paul’s letter to the people at Corinth was an exhortation to remain steadfast. The church in Corinth was an undisciplined church, and he was letting them know that even though the culture around them was in flux, their faith in Jesus Christ needed to remain focused and sure. It is true for us today also. How can we remain steadfast in our faith and avoid the pressures of this ever-changing world? By devoting time each day to the study of God’s Word.

As we read the Bible and immerse ourselves in God’s truth and character, our lives are changed—we become more like Him. God’s Word is a powerful litmus test for our souls and actions. As our lives center on God, giving priority to hearing His voice and reading His Word, we become bolder in sharing our faith.

Joshua had the confidence and courage to lead God’s people into the Promised Land because He believed in God’s promise and presence. We serve the same God who said: “And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed” (Deuteronomy 31:8).

You can place your steadfast trust in Him.

When we find a man meditating on the words of God, my friends, that man is full of boldness and is successful.
Dwight L. Moody

Creation Care

Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”
Genesis 1:28

Marine litter is a huge ecological problem. Many countries’ coastlines are littered with plastic and debris, and there is an “island” of plastic more than the twice the size of Texas in the Pacific Ocean where currents have accumulated the debris. Fish become entangled in discarded fishing nets and lines, with bellies full of plastic debris they have swallowed.

Such images are in stark contrast to the pristine beauty and glory of Eden as presented in Genesis. Though mankind was given the mandate to “have dominion over” (that is, to care for) all of creation, we have not done a good job. When God’s mandates go unfulfilled on earth, God’s glory is diminished. And that mandate extends to our personal life as well. Paul writes that we belong to God and we are to glorify Him with our care and use of our body.

When you see opportunities to care for creation—nature or your own body—do so as a way of glorifying the Creator.

The creation is both a monument of God’s power, and a looking-glass in which we may see his wisdom.
Thomas Watson