Attacked by his own brothers. Thrown into a pit. Sold into slavery. Falsely accused. Put in prison. Don’t let the brevity of these...

When I say “pride and prejudice,” what comes to mind? For lovers of British literature, Jane Austin’s classic novel of the same name is...

“But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘You...

The words came unbidden to my mind, bubbling up from deep misery: “I am not worthy of Your grace.” My sins, my failures, my weaknesses,...

The legend of the Gordian Knot recounts that there was an intricate and tightly-tangled knot in Phrygia. It was said that the man who...

Summer means many wonderful things, such as flowers and beaches and butterflies ... unfortunately, it also means mosquitoes. If you are...

In our natural, fallen state, we value things like material possessions. Sexual conquest. Political power. Physical beauty. Monetary...

“See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God … Beloved, now we are children of God, and...

Romans 12:2 states, “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” The world...

I used to think of mercy as something stolid. Somber. A decree handed down by a judge with judgment still hanging in the eaves. Until I...

Here is another tough response God may have for us: sometimes, when we cry out for relief from the midst of our pain, God says in answer...

Sometimes when we entreat God to get us out of pain and suffering, God says “No” – yet even his “No” is the route to ultimate healing....

When we are in trouble or pain or suffering and cry out to God, there is a “Yes” from God we may receive that carries a condition: “YES,...

“Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, ‘Behold, you have become well; do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse may...

“Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the...

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” – Romans 12:14 What typically happens when someone hurts us? We open our mouth...

The book of Proverbs has a very practical, rubber-meets-the-road approach to money. Here are some verses to help us manage money wisely!...

“The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.” Proverbs 18:8 “Whoever would foster love covers over...

“I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise...

“The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and my integrity that is in me.” – Psalm 7:8 Here’s a...