In the Gospels, we often read of Jesus telling his disciples to travel to the “other side” of the Sea of Galilee. What we don’t often realize is what this other side represented. It was the region of the Decapolis, where many pagan religions were practiced. The disciples, under Jewish law, would have been considered unclean even to step foo… Read more…
Kindness has fallen on hard times. Almost daily, we witness or experience cynicism, impatience, or incivility. And it begins to wear on a soul. Overall, we’re not doing well. We need hope. We need truth. We need God.In The Kindness of God, pastor and teacher Nate Pickowicz shows how our lives must be understood and lived in light of God’s kind… Read more…
The cross is the heart of Scripture Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story—the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion… Read more…
Who Needs Christmas:The details of the Christmas story are amazing . . . and can seem a bit unbelievable. There is the angelic announcement to Mary that she will give birth to the Messiah. The dream from God that convinces Joseph to take Jesus as his own son. The angelic host who announces Jesus' birth to the shepherds. The madness of a king wh… Read more…
"Quirky and inviting essays on what it means to live joyfully in a world full of 'anger and anxiety'...This optimism booster has a light touch and a lasting impact."—Publishers WeeklyThis book is about one idea: joy. A deep sense of well-being, regardless of circumstances, is not only possible but is promised to all who follow Jesus. Life is ha… Read more…
Read by the author."Quirky and inviting essays on what it means to live joyfully in a world full of 'anger and anxiety'...This optimism booster has a light touch and a lasting impact."—Publishers WeeklyThis book is about one idea: joy. A deep sense of well-being, regardless of circumstances, is not only possible but is promised to all who follo… Read more…
Learn to Recognize and Resist the Enemy's Tactics The devil is real, and his strategies are hidden in plain sight. He's created an atmosphere of distraction and temptation all around us, so that when you pick up your phone, turn on your television, or walk out your door, you're bombarded with images and messages that glorify evil and demean what … Read more…
Do you struggle to discern God’s voice in the decisions and challenges you face? God is always speaking--the key is discovering the unique way He speaks to each of us, which is your unique prophetic personality.Hearing God's voice is one of the greatest gifts we've been given, but it can also feel complex and frustrating. As a teenager, Havilah… Read more…
Do you struggle to discern God’s voice in the decisions and challenges you face? God is always speaking--the key is discovering the unique way He speaks to each of us, which is your unique prophetic personality.Hearing God's voice is one of the greatest gifts we've been given, but it can also feel complex and frustrating. As a teenager, Havilah… Read more…
Hemos escuchado que "debemos predicarnos el evangelio cada día". Pero, aunque sabemos que el evangelio de Jesucristo es la más grande noticia que cualquiera pudiera escuchar, luchamos con la tarea de meditar en él a diario. En este devocional, Edyah Barragán provee para sus lectores una meditación diaria y les enseña que el… Read more…
In one of America's most notorious prisons, a young man sentenced to life without parole miraculously found faith, forgiveness, redemption, and restoration. In 27 Summers Ronald Olivier shares his dramatic and powerful story and offers proof that God can bring healing and hope to even the darkest circumstances. As a teenager Ronald Olivier… Read more…
Puedes caminar en un espíritu de bondad todos los días cuando confías en Dios para que Él sea tu fuente. Anímate para que esparzas la semilla de la compasión, generosidad y esperanza mientras lees estas devociones y las escrituras para cada día. Participa intencionalmente al azar en los actos de bondad sugerid… Read more…