They say Santa only gives gifts to people who are good. But that is the exact opposite of what Christmas is all about. Christmas is about God's gift to people who've been bad.
Who Christ is really matters for us. It makes an eternal difference for us. Your Lord does not want you or me to be duped into believing the wrong thing about him. And about who he really is.
The struggle is real. Parents know the struggle of keeping children behaved during church, but there's good reasons to bring your children to Sunday service.
This Canaanite would not even let Jesus, the Son of God Himself, dissuade her from believing in Him. Lord grant that our faith in Christ be similarly strong.
Where's your anxiety level at the moment? It seems that there are many things happening in the world around us today that are causing us to be anxious and even afraid. Jesus wants to take away all of your fears and anxiety.
Jesus gave us instructions about when to forgive others and today Pastor Matt Moldstad walks us through the stipulations for forgiveness.
Today's devotion is a reminder of God's love and comfort. But it also features video of really cute lambs and sheep. God bless your time in his Word today!
Jesus warned his disciples that they would be scattered, but they should not be afraid. Today we find ourselves scattered and fearful. But Jesus' words still ring true today. "Be courageous. I have overcome the world."
How do you talk about difficult or controversial topics? How do you treat people who disagree with you? The Bible offers advice on this in Philippians chapter 2.
The world is a place of anger and hostility and kindness shines like a beautiful, glistening diamond.
Maybe you've been pouring your heart out to the Lord, just requesting him for aid, and wisdom, and help. And it just seems like there's no answer. You wonder, well is God hearing me? Or is he just sleeping up there in heaven?
A peacemaker, as Jesus talks about it, isn't someone who goes to physical war to get what they want.