Jesus tells about a woman who lost a coin. She lights a lamp and sweeps her floors, getting into every possible nook and cranny where a silver coin could have fallen and be difficult to see. Nothing. Next she shakes out her bedding, every cover, every blanket....

Yes. The Bible clearly identifies Jesus as the only means of salvation. John 14:6 New International Version 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Acts 4:12 New International Version 12 Salvation is...

Look long enough into the eyes of our Savior and, there too, you will see a bride. Dressed in fine linen. Clothed in pure grace. From the wreath in her hair to the clouds at her feet, she is royal. She is the princess. She is the bride. His bride. Walking toward him,...

What does it mean to have a spiritual awakening? For some, the change is that God is not some distant figure on a mountain or another planet but a presence with, within and among us wherever we are, guiding, leading, encouraging and confronting us to move on toward...

Isaiah 62:11 New International Version 11 The Lord has made proclamation     to the ends of the earth: “Say to Daughter Zion,     ‘See, your Savior comes! See, his reward is with him,     and his recompense accompanies him.’” Jesus’ coming to Jerusalem riding on a...

If you’ve ever struggled with your mental health, it can be easy to wonder if God really sees you or cares. But just like our physical bodies can get sick or broken, so can our minds. The physical, mental and spiritual parts of ourselves are deeply intertwined, and...

When was the last time you volunteered to do something in service to another person? If you’re a father, you’ve probably done something selfless already to serve your child or children today. If you’re a husband, chances are you can remember the last time you served...