Misadventures happen to everyone. When we wander into them unexpectedly, we may find ourselves trembling in fear and despairing. But as we learn in this passage, the Good Shepherd comforts us during the darkest moments because He is there with us. We don’t have to surrender to fear. Psalm 23
Have you ever failed spectacularly? When David wrote this Psalm, he was in the midst of great personal and spiritual struggle. But as this passage points out, God never left David in a state of despair. When we choose to sin, consequences follow. But there’s good news for all of us: God restores us from … [Read More…] He Provides for My Strength
The statistics on debt in America are staggering. Not only are people finding themselves enslaved to the pursuit of money, but they are also experiencing a profound lack of contentment. How can we avoid the pitfalls that can entrap us financially and take our focus away from trusting God with our lives? How can eliminate … [Read More…] Debt’s Dangers
Do you trust the Good Shepherd? In this passage, we discover many ways that God care for us, guides us, and provides for us. Our response should be to rely on His strength and guidance, so that we are not left wandering aimlessly. Psalm 23
With a New Year often comes new resolutions, a popular part of American culture. But what typically starts off with good intentions, is usually quickly discarded. That’s because the change intended relies entirely on ourselves. The Biblical model teaches us that the only thing that can truly change us is God. Psalm 37 teaches us … [Read More…] Map It! Setting Priorities God’s Way
We are loved far more by God than we ever realize. This passage in Luke about the Prodigal Son teaches us three incredible points about salvation and God’s love for us: God’s love is exceptional; God’s love is extravagant; and God’s love is enduring. When we wander, the moment we turn back to God, He … [Read More…] The Lost Sons
Have you ever felt lost or abandoned? Scripture shows us that we are all helpless and lost because of sin. But God, in His great mercy, finds us in our sin and provides a way to take bring us back home. This passage in Luke shows us three incredible realities of God’s work for our … [Read More…] When All Seems Lost
We live now in an age of instant judgment and opinions with little regard for prayer, meditation, reflecting and seeking God. Daily we are invited to judge, make decisions, evaluate, criticize the conduct deeds, and speech of others. The clamor of conflict is almost deafening. The Christian community is not immune to the conflict crisis. … [Read More…] Conflict Resolution
Genesis 22 is the culmination of the story of Abraham, where he faces a test from God to offer up his son Isaac as a sacrifice. This passage foreshadows the person and work of Jesus Christ in three ways. First, as Abraham obeyed, Jesus fully obeyed. Abraham struggled throughout his life with obedience, but Jesus lived a … [Read More…] The Hardest Final Exam
