God tested the Israelites’ faith. Would they trust in his ability to provide for them? They had seen his incredible power in the plagues, the crossing of the Red Sea, the manna and quail and in so many other ways. Yet they still grumbled and complained. By doing so,...

Some people miss the full dimension of the story about Jesus and Peter walking on the water. Peter often gets criticized. People point to his moment of panic, shake their heads and speak disapprovingly about his lack of faith. But they overlook a crucial fact namely,...

For centuries God’s people had been waiting for the promised Messiah, each family hoping he would be born to them. Then in an impossible dream, Joseph received a revelation from heaven telling him that Mary, his betrothed, was going to bear God’s son. An angel of the...

Pilate’s wife has been through a night of nightmares. Standing quietly in her room as her servant women dress her, she hears the loud commotion of people outside. She must talk to her husband Pilate before he does something foolish. The roar of the crowd draws her...

Caring for ourselves is essential to life, and taking time to enjoy our favorite things can be an act of worship. How do we care for ourselves the way God intended? Self-care begins with structuring our days in ways that allow us to follow through on our commitments...

One of our greatest needs is to know that we are loved. Each one of us has to feel certain, deep down in our hearts, that someone loves us, cares for us and has our best interests at heart. That is how God designed us. He wants us to know that he loves every one of us...

Paul, originally called Saul, was an early missionary for the Christian church and an apostle of Christ. Thirteen New Testament letters are from Paul. He did not start out as a follower of Jesus, however. He first appears as a persecutor of the church. He was present...