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The Gift of Knowing God A great number of people today consider themselves agnostic, meaning they don’t believe there is enough evidence to confirm or deny the existence of God. British philosopher Bertrand Russell explained the difference between a Christian, an atheist, and an agnostic: “The Christian holds that we can know there is a God;...

The Gift of Abundant Creation According to Charity Water, an organization whose mission is to provide clean water to people worldwide, 663 million people in the world live without clean water. That means 1 in every 10 people, or twice the population of the United States. Most live in rural areas. In Africa, women spend 40 billion hours every...

Food from Heaven If you or someone you love served in the military, you may be familiar with the acronym MRE, “Meal, Ready to Eat.” In 1963, the Department of Defense began developing a food ration that would utilize modern food preparation technology to create a lighter version of canned goods. The dehydrated meals are stored in pouches...

A King’s Request In the story of Aladdin, a young man finds a mysterious and tarnished golden lamp. When he rubs it, a genie appears, granting him three wishes. In that moment, Aladdin’s world is changed because he has the ability to receive whatever his heart desires. Maybe you have wondered what you would request if you had the opportunity...

The Gift of Wisdom King Solomon was the third king of Israel. Known for his incredible wealth and power, Solomon reigned for 40 years during one of the most prosperous times in Israel’s history. According to Scripture, “The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones” (2 Chron. 1:15). Solomon was known for his extravagant lifestyle,...

How Great a Love According to the book and movie Love Story, “love means never having to say you’re sorry.” A chart-topping pop song declares “love hurts.” If popular entertainment is any indication, we are obsessed with love. One researcher asserted that 60 percent of songs in the modern era were devoted to the subject of love and relationships.

I am the primary caregiver for my family member who has struggled with mental illness for many years. How can I show Christ's love when I am tired and need a break?

Why do believers worry that they can lose their salvation? If the Scripture is so clear that we can't, why are so many concerned about it?

Is the spiritual life lived by the follower of Jesus alone or by God alone?

Jeremiah 32:17 says about God: “Nothing is too hard for you.” Still, I’ve always wondered about an old paradox: Can God create a stone too heavy for Him to lift? If we say “no” then there’s something that God can’t create. But if we say “yes” then there’s something that God can’t lift. What’s the answer?