“Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless His name; proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. Declare His …
Faithful Love and Humble Service
What do faithful love and humble service look like? John 13 answers with a basin, a towel, and a Savior kneeling before His disciples. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus knew He would soon …
How to Endure Hardship With Faith and Perseverance
To understand how to endure hardship, consider three pictures. God regards every Christian, especially every Christian minister, as a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer (2 Timothy 2:3–6). Each picture reveals a quality needed to …
How Should Christians Respond to the LGBTQ Community?
How should Christians respond to the LGBTQ community? This question has challenged many believers and churches. Recent research shows that Christian views on LGBTQ issues are not uniform and have continued to change. As a …
Test Your Character Against God’s Character
God’s Character: The True Standard To uncover who you truly are beneath appearances and good intentions, test your character against God’s character—the only true standard for spiritual growth. Religious principles may make us appear morally …
Casting Down Imaginations: Taking Thoughts Captive
Everyone has an imagination. It is a remarkable inner world where ideas take shape and possibilities unfold. It can make the ordinary seem extraordinary. Yet when our thoughts lead us away from God’s truth, casting …