The writer of the book of Hebrews lists at least thirteen things that are better for New Testament believers than what Israel had under the law.
Who Doesn’t Want Better Things?
Five Keys to Answered Prayer
We pray because we know God hears us, and we want him to take care of whatever is burdening our hearts. But sometimes our prayers go unanswered. This post gives the five keys that will unlock answered prayer for us.
Seven Steps for Christian Living
Living a life that shows the world our love for Jesus Christ can be difficult. Not because we don’t want to do it, but because there are so many distractions, our focus shifts. And we know from Peter’s example, that when our focus turns to the crazy storms in the world around us, we begin …
A Word from the Wise
Reading through the book of Proverbs each month can contribute to a high wisdom quotient. It's a word from the Wise--God--from the lips of the wisest man to live--Solomon.
Giving or Paying?
We pay tithes. We give offerings. Or do we? A recent sermon got me thinking about this distinction. Or if there should be one.
Seven Step Plan to Accomplishing Big Things
Check out the seven step plan to accomplishing big things according to Nehemiah.
Three Ways to Have a Good Life
Everyone wants a good life. Sometimes, we might have varying definitions about what constitutes a good life. God’s word will always help us clarify that, if we read it with an open mind and heart. I read through the entire Bible in 2021. I’m not saying this to brag. I couldn’t tell you what I …
Ezra Comes to Sunday School
I teach a class of 4th to 8th graders, and we recently traveled through the book of Ezra. Here are some things I thought I knew (but didn’t): Ezra was part of the rebuilding of the post-captivity temple. Nope. That happened as much as FIFTY years before Ezra showed up with the contingent of priests …
Depression and Spiritual Maturity
Depression and anxiety are on the rise in the United States. And God’s children aren’t unaffected.
A Sign from Jesus
And others, tempting him, sought of him (Jesus) a sign from heaven. And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet. For as Jonah was a sign unto the …
A Pew Perspective 