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

We get to teach “God’s Big Story” today, looking at Genesis, Luke, Acts, Romans, and Colossians! Kids will learn that God loves best through the incredible promise and gift of Jesus. (Read Colossians ...  Read More

Dealing with the baggage from our past is one of the most challenging yet essential parts of spiritual growth and emotional healing. Our past, shaped by experiences, choices, and relationships, often ...  Read More

God commands His people not to lie. When Ananias and Sapphira sell their property, they lie about how much money they sell it for so they can keep some money but make it seem like they gave it all. Bo...  Read More

Through the Rooted series, I challenged the church to put down roots in their faith and live a life consistent with the Gospel they believed in. Here's the whole series in a nutshell. We tend to the s...  Read More

God’s loved us first, and His love is best, bigger than anything, and goes on forever. (Read Genesis 3:22-23.) In His love, God sent Adam and Eve out of the garden so they would not eat from the tree ...  Read More

God commands His people not to steal. Judas, one of Jesus’ disciples, is the treasurer for the group. Instead of being responsible with the money, he secretly steals some for himself and then criticiz...  Read More

In today’s Bible story from 2 Kings, the prophet Elisha was in a challenging situation when an army—seeking to capture him—surrounded the city where he and his servant were staying. Elisha’s servant ...  Read More