How would you describe the process of discovering God's will? Would you call it . . .Fantasy ("I do not believe God has a plan for specific areas of my life")? Mystery ("God has a plan, but it is so hard to figure out")?...
Friendships are among our most valuable assets. Acquiring quality companions-those who will laugh with us in good times and stand by us during trials-requires shared commitment and an investment of time and energy...
When we develop friendships, we intend for them to last. But since two fallen human beings are involved, occasional hurt feelings and unmet expectations are likely...
The disciples were blessed to be in Jesus' inner circle-can you imagine the countless benefits they enjoyed from listening to His teaching and watching Him do supernatural wonders?...
If you've ever been locked out of your house, you know how important keys are. For believers, goal setting is a key that opens the door to Christlike living and affects us in a number of ways...
The world is full of advice on how to set and achieve goals. In each case, the steps start with us-identifying who we want to become and what we should do to be "successful."...
Some of the most effective witnesses are those who have gone through painful, trying circumstances. Consider how the gospel has spread in parts of the world that are poor, oppressed, and troubled...
While there are many religions, there is only one way to heaven. Jesus clearly states that "no one comes to the Father but through Me" (John 14:6). He used several picturesque descriptions to emphasize this point...
Respecting mothers and fathers is so important to the Lord that one of His Ten Commandments relates to parents. On this Mother's Day weekend, it seems fitting to outline ways to honor Mom...
One of the first things people tend to do in times of hardship is to point a finger, trying to find someone or something to blame for their adversity. If we are hurting in life, certainly it must be someone else's fault, right?...
Jesus warned His disciples that He would soon be going away. However, the Lord also promised to return someday and take them to a home that He'd have prepared for them...
If we responded simply out of natural impulses, we would probably be nice when people were kind. At other times, though, we'd most likely be vengeful, angry, or hurtful...
Jesus told His disciples, "In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you" (Matt. 7:12). Most of us refer to this code of conduct as the "Golden Rule."...
Patience is hard for us to learn. I don’t know anyone who likes the trait—we simply don’t have time for patience! Life is fast, time’s running out, and we’ve got to get this show on the road, right?...
