We’ve all heard old wives’ tales—those well-meaning but often misguided beliefs passed down through generations. “Don’t swim after eating or you’ll get cramps.” “Cracking your knuckles will give you a...  Read More

Imagine driving on a familiar road when thick fog suddenly rolls in. The road, which once felt safe and predictable, is now uncertain. You can only see a few feet ahead. Do you stop, afraid to move fo...  Read More

Abraham challenged his servant to walk with God by turning to God and trusting Him. As the servant traveled to find Isaac, Abraham’s son, a wife. The servant prayed and trusted God, and God answered i...  Read More

The promise of Heaven is clear for all believers.  We can count on God to always keep His promises so we know that heaven is our eternal home.  While we know without a doubt that we are going to heave...  Read More

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about how to treat our enemies. Even though most people think it’s okay to hate their enemies, Jesus says to love our enemies and pray for peop...  Read More

Heaven. For many Christians, it’s a word filled with mystery and wonder. We talk about it, sing about it, and look forward to it. But what do we know about it? Is it just a vague, distant hope or a co...  Read More

When God made a promise to Abram, later called Abraham, he listened to God and followed what He said. (Read Genesis 13:16-18.) We are going to teach kids they can they listen to God. Listening to and ...  Read More

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes the complexity out of making vows or promises. Often we add qualifiers to our promises, such as “I swear by heaven” or “I really mean it.” But ...  Read More

In a world filled with uncertainty, where jobs change, relationships shift, and news of global instability feels relentless, one thing remains constant: God's unshakable love and presence. His promise...  Read More

We have the chance today to teach kids that they can talk with God. In Genesis 18, Abraham has a conversation with God, and he and his wife, Sarah, learn that nothing is impossible with God. (Read Gen...  Read More

When we travel, we often find ourselves burdened by luggage—whether it's checked bags or carry-ons, the weight of the baggage can feel overwhelming. I once had a travel experience that made me reflect...  Read More

Jesus says that the command not to murder goes beyond simply not killing; harboring anger and speaking in anger means we’re subject to judgment. Instead, we should settle matters with people quickly. ...  Read More

This month we are teaching kids that they are meant to know God. Through Bible stories from the life of Abram, who is later called Abraham, kids will learn that God is knowable and involved in their l...  Read More

James 4:1-3 reflects on the cause of quarrels and conflicts—unmet desires and selfish motives. James writes, "What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle w...  Read More

Jesus says to be the salt of the earth, bringing flavor to the world around us. He also says to be the light of the world and not to hide our lights. Our good deeds can be like lights that point out G...  Read More

Here's a truth I know, but I needed to hear it again from a trusted voice:  Leadership is not just about what you do—it’s also about what you don’t do. Many leaders unknowingly develop habits that lim...  Read More

We get to teach kids that the love of God is better and different than anything else. In this life, everything will come to an end, but God’s love has no end. (Read 1 John 2:24-25.) God loves always, ...  Read More

No one had to convince you to love your children.  It happened the first time you held or saw them and memorized every detail of their faces.It happened when you heard them laugh for the first time or...  Read More

Jesus begins his most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, with something known as the Beatitudes. In this section of His sermon, Jesus lists kinds of people who seem lowly or down and out and name...  Read More

40 PROMISES FROM THE BIBLEPromises of God’s Love and FaithfulnessGod loves you deeply."For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, no...  Read More

In the book of Judges, we see that God’s people reject Him and sin repeatedly. Yet every time they cried out and asked Him for help, God listened and helped them. (Read Judges 2:18.) Today, we are tea...  Read More

In Philippians 3:7-14, the Apostle Paul provides a profound perspective on dealing with our past baggage. Paul reflects on his life before Christ, listing his impressive religious credentials and acco...  Read More

God commands His people not to want other people’s stuff. Joseph’s brothers are jealous because their dad likes Joseph best and gives Joseph a fancy coat. Plus, Joseph brags about dreams in which his ...  Read More

We all carry baggage—emotional wounds, spiritual struggles, and relational conflicts—that weigh us down and prevent us from living fully. We must identify this baggage and check it at Jesus' feet to f...  Read More