Tag: faith

Give First — A Story About Trust and Abundance at the Edge of Death

Three thousand years ago, a woman bent down to pick up firewood. Not for warmth. For her last meal. Her jar held only a handful of flour. Her jug, only a little oil. After she and her son ate this meal, they would wait to die. This wasn’t metaphor, wasn’t self-pity — it was literal.… Continue reading Give First — A Story About Trust and Abundance at the Edge of Death

Broken Before His Gaze — What Peter’s Tears Say to Us

Why did Peter weep? Not simply because he had made a mistake. Not merely because of a guilty conscience. Scripture records the reason quietly, yet with tremendous force. “And the Lord turned and looked at Peter.” (Luke 22:61) The Lord looked at him. In that moment, Peter was broken. The Night of Denial That night,… Continue reading Broken Before His Gaze — What Peter’s Tears Say to Us

The Direction of History: God’s Providence Toward Freedom

Introduction — History Is Not Coincidence We often view history as merely a succession of human choices and events. But the Bible sees history differently. History is the stage of providence, personally directed by God Himself. Through every rise and fall of kingdoms, every revolution, every change of institutions — God was never a bystander.… Continue reading The Direction of History: God’s Providence Toward Freedom

Eagerly Wait for New Jerusalem, Looking Away Unto Jesus

Hebrews 11:9-10 says about Abraham with Isaac and Jacob, “By faith he dwelt as a foreigner in the land of promise…for he eagerly waited for the city [New Jerusalem] which has the foundations, whose Architect and Builder is God.” Hebrews 11:15-16 has more about them: “if indeed they continued to remember that country from which they went out, they… Continue reading Eagerly Wait for New Jerusalem, Looking Away Unto Jesus

3 Powerful Ways to Grow Your Relationship with God

A relationship with God is our most important connection. God created us to be in a loving relationship with Him. Being created to connect with God is an amazing honor that offers indescribable blessings. Jesus teaches and models the love, contentment, and joy a relationship with God creates. “You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘Lord’, and you… Continue reading 3 Powerful Ways to Grow Your Relationship with God

God Called Us To Be His Holy People

When the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome, he hadn’t been to that city yet. Therefore, he began his letter with an introduction telling them and us that God had called and sent him. In the first seven verses of this epistle, Paul made eight references to Jesus. In the seventh verse he… Continue reading God Called Us To Be His Holy People

Unlimited: Jesus Tries Again | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: Jesus Tries Again Sep 16, 2024 1335 Jesus tries again… Afterward Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking in the country. These returned and reported it to the rest; but they did not believe them either (Mark 16:12-13, NIV). The disciples didn’t believe the report of Mary Magdalene that… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Tries Again | Good News Unlimited

Approaching Prayer with Joy-Filled Trust

I hate the Rubik’s Cube. When the Rubik’s Cube craze hit in 1980, I bought one. I was so cool; I got all the colors the same—on one side. Oh, great. There are five other sides. I got my clueless fingers on one of those how-to-solve booklets, and very methodically—very slowly—I manipulated that stupid cube. Once it… Continue reading Approaching Prayer with Joy-Filled Trust

Leading By Influence Rather Than Power

Leading by influence rather than power is demonstrated in 2 Chronicles 23-24. The story reads like a fairy tale, but without the typical ending. Here’s what we learn from it. Leading by influence rather than power. Honoring God rather than yourself. And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king that… Continue reading Leading By Influence Rather Than Power