September 12, 2022
I gazed at my weary listeners—mothers with young children, a scared-looking teenage boy, and some tired-looking old men and women with despair on their faces. How could I possibly help them?
September 12, 2022
Looking at the entire passage (Ezekiel 37:1-14) what does the valley of dry bones and their reanimation represent . . . for Israel? For God’s church today?
September 5, 2022
Corrie ten Boom said, “If the devil can’t make you sin, he’ll make you busy.” A lot of Christ followers are stressed out. We’ve exchanged amazing grace for a blazing pace.
August 29, 2022
For generations of military members, bugles or trumpets literally served as a wake-up call when the rousing notes of “Reveille” stirred soldiers from slumber. This kind of trumpet call illustrates what the Lord had in mind when he told the prophet Ezekiel to be a watchman for the people of Israel.
August 22, 2022
Architectural marvels constructed to glorify God have become museums and visitor attractions, not centers of worship and community service. Where has the glory gone?
August 15, 2022
Prior generations of parents and grandparents may have passed along their own habits, hang-ups, and hurts, but eventually we must stop blaming others and take responsibility for our own actions.
August 8, 2022
Long ago the prophet Ezekiel identified several danger signs of moral failure. How can we tell if our leaders are losing their bearings? Ezekiel 22 identifies five leadership pitfalls—ways the “princes of Israel” were veering off course.
August 1, 2022
"Recently I led a difficult funeral for a young woman who had died of a drug overdose," David Faust writes. "The whole time I spoke, an older man seated in the front row . . . refused to look at me . . ."
July 25, 2022
Let’s be honest. A lot of local churches don’t operate well. It’s beautiful when they do—when the body of Christ functions with harmony and efficiency. But it’s rare to find a congregation where everyone is “speaking the truth in love” and aligned around a common mission.
July 18, 2022
Some read the biblical account of Noah’s ark and treat it like a charming little children’s story, but imagine what it was like being cooped up with all those animals for months. . . .
July 11, 2022
Ask Christians if they believe in Jesus’ second coming, and most will say yes. But if we believe in the return of Christ, we must dare to ask, “So what?” The second coming deserves more than a passing nod. In practical terms, how does our expectation of Christ’s return shape our lives?
July 4, 2022
On their wedding day, does a couple fully understand what it means to pledge their love “for better or worse . . .”? When parents welcome a new baby, do they realize what that child will cost—not only in dollars, but in sleepless nights, hard conversations, and trips to the emergency room? . . .
June 27, 2022
How do you view the church? Unbelievers mock it or view it as a relic . . . Consumer Christians treat the church like a retail store . . . Celebrity-focused believers view the church as an entertainment venue . . .
June 20, 2022
The universe is headed toward a climactic end—the consummation of the ages orchestrated by the Lord himself. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. We live in the middle—believing what God has done in the past, trusting him in the present, and looking toward the future with hope. . . .
June 13, 2022
David Faust writes: What should you do when “locusts” threaten to consume your dreams and devour your joy? Joel suggested three ways to respond. . . .
June 6, 2022
"Have you drifted away from the Lord?" David Faust asks. "Have you neglected God, separated yourself from the church, and allowed your faith to wane? It’s not too late to come back."
May 30, 2022
We all can relate to Jonah because at some point we all have tried to run from God. The Lord said go, and we said no. The Lord said speak, and we stayed silent. He sent us to Nineveh, and we headed for Tarshish. . . .
May 23, 2022
I can’t comprehend the brilliant mind of God, fathom the depth of his love, or explain exactly how prayer works. But I know God treasures our communication with him . . .
May 16, 2022
Have you ever wandered from God and squandered your resources, wondering if the Father would welcome you back? In a sense, it’s every Christian’s story. . . .
At first glance, "waiting" implies little more than passive, quiet expectation. But the word also refers to being ready for action—prepared to serve or obey.
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