Moments For You

Throughout the last 2000 years Christians have gone to extreme lengths in order to carry out the Great Commission. There are countless examples of Christians who have given up high-paying jobs, sacrificed comfortable lifestyles, and even risked their lives. What could possibly be the motivation behind making such extreme life... Read more →

“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). Matthew 20:17–28 is an interesting section that is tied together by one theme: Jesus Christ preparing to suffer and lay down His life at Jerusalem. This... Read more →

 Of the last sayings of Christ on the cross, none is more important or more poignant than, “It is finished.” Found only in the Gospel of John, the Greek word translated “it is finished” is tetelestai, an accounting term that means “paid in full.” When Jesus uttered those words, He... Read more →

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is probably the best-known and most often quoted of all of Jesus’ teachings, though arguably it is also the least understood and, without a doubt, the least obeyed. Matthew makes it clear that the targeted audience was not the masses fascinated by His... Read more →

When Joshua stood at the edge of the Promised Land, trying to prepare his heart for the hostility and uncertainty he would meet, God exhorted him to “Be strong and courageous.” God leads Joshua, and us, into a sure shelter from our fears, into an arsenal stronger than the opposition,... Read more →

In our world, the idea of ultimate truth—something that is true at all times in all places and has relevance for our lives—is about as extinct as the dinosaur. In fact, nearly three out of four Americans say there is no such thing as ultimate, or absolute, truth. And the... Read more →

God had His reasons for creating angels. And just like His reasons for creating you and me, those reasons spring from who God is. What can we learn from God’s holy angels? Communication Channels In the Bible, our English word “angel” translates the Hebrew word mal’ak in the Old Testament... Read more →

It is commonplace in our day to doubt the existence of the devil. Many who believe in God do not believe in the devil at all. When people say, “The devil made me do it,” they mean it jokingly. When someone says, “Oh, you devil,” it’s meant as a kind... Read more →

In the Bible’s account of Noah and the Flood (read Genesis 6-9), we see the dreadful outcome of mankind’s wickedness, the plan of God to rescue and restore humanity, and the faithfulness of God’s chosen servant, Noah. Wickedness Reigns Genesis chapters 4 and 5 set the stage, taking us from... Read more →

I believe hope is one of the most emotionally packed words in any language. When it is spoken, the impossible suddenly becomes possible, darkness is overtaken by light and despair turns to joy. And that’s exactly what happened when a group of women arrived at Jesus’ tomb early on a... Read more →

Imagine the country you once cherished now divided, broken, overrun by corrupt leadership, imperiled by vast international powers, and seemingly on the brink of collapse. Imagine the best of your leaders crippled by poor character, indecision, and unwise international alliances. The political and cultural conditions in Jerusalem in the eighth... Read more →

He should have known better. He never should have stayed at home alone while his army was fighting in the field. He never should have lingered late at night on his rooftop. He never should have set his eyes on that beautiful lady. He never should have inquired about who... Read more →

The Christian life is all about following Christ on a journey of personal transformation. But we were never meant to make that journey alone. We were meant to be accompanied by other travelers, because it’s more fun that way, and because God uses those friendships to shape us—to form us... Read more →

“In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, Who is the guarantee of our inheritance” (Ephesians 1:13-14). Paul, the human author of these words, is saying that when you listened to... Read more →

I have done my share of grumbling about the way Christmas shopping seems to begin earlier every year. But, to be honest, in my own way I’m much worse than the advertisements and stores. I vote for an early Christmas. A very early Christmas. Isaiah Isaiah would understand what I... Read more →