Humility

Having exhorted humility toward others, Peter now exhorts humility toward God, especially in relation to the unpleasant circumstances in which the believers find themselves. They are to regard these circumstances as God’s sovereign will for them. As a result, in their...

God and Leadership

If you’re serious about becoming an effective leader, you’ve probably read your share of books and articles on management strategies. In your continuing education, don’t overlook God’s Word for leadership training. Check out some of the greatest leaders in Biblical...

Truth

Are you in a dilemma, wondering if you should tell the truth or not? The question to ask in such moments is, Will God bless my deceit? Will he, who hates lies, bless a strategy built on lies? Will the Lord, who loves the truth, bless the business of falsehoods? Will...

God Will Provide

What does it mean to trust God to provide for me? The easy answer is that it means believing God will care for us. But what’s harder is living and acting confidently in the knowledge of God’s provision. Repeatedly in the Bible we see believers told to not just believe...

Love God with Your Mind

Loving God with our minds isn’t just feeling affection toward him. It’s meditating and engaging regularly with the Bible.  We do this by reading closely, reflecting on how different parts of Scripture fit together and asking questions as we read. Loving God with our...