How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds. In a believer’s ear!It soothes his sorrow, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear.It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast;‘Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. Jesus our Savior leads from behind. He will not leave any behind who…

Don’t ever be discouraged by setbacks – God can and will work them for good if we will trust him and cooperate with him. Much more important than our circumstances is our attitude. God is looking for believers, and Churches that will engage – like the Bereans – in an eager pursuit of the truth.…

How can a chess board save someone’s life and bring hope to a massive slum?God is still in the Resurrection business.The Queen of Katwe meets the Prince of Peace.

Sometimes when a leader inspires a bright hope within us, we don’t know the darkness behind their smile.        Everything about Palm Sunday was in the shadow of the cross.

To be loved by God – the Supreme King of the Universe – is something to be embraced rather than feared. If we meet Him honestly in our prayers – wherever and whenever we approach Him – we can discover God’s immense ability to remake our lives. He knows us perfectly, loves us perfectly, and…

Have you ever had one of those friends who – when you’re with him or her – they are great! Fun to be with and apparently very glad to be with you? But then you’re not around for a while, and you notice that every time you get together, it’s because you took the initiative?…

Peter, Paul and Patrick each – at great risk to themselves – brought a new way of life to a violent and self-obsessed culture. Will we rise up, follow Jesus, and make it our aim to feed His Sheep wherever we may find them?

“My Place in This World” Lent as a Time to Seek God’s Will John W. Gardner was the founding chairman of one of the leading public advocacy groups in the country. He said it’s a rare and high privilege to help people understand the difference they can make — not only in their own lives,…

You’ve heard the question: we all have. It’s often said with a mocking tone. “If God is good and God is all-powerful, why is there so much evil in the world?” Or, “Why do the innocent suffer?”
Your answer may differ based on the intent of the questioner. You never want to be vindictive, and you never want your response to not have the character of a Jesus-follower. At the same time, however, you have to help people realize that they are asking gigantic questions about the nature of life itself.
“Why is there evil in the world?” Because God in His mercy, gave to His creation the profound compliment of free will. The question is, “What have we done with our free will? Have we used it wisely?”

You can’t shear wool from a shepherd