This photo is not faked. It shows a real shepherd in rural, modern-day Israel. It's the parable of sheep and goats brought to life! Can you imagine a more perfect depiction of the difference between sheep and goats as they…
A Guest Post by Emily Louis I used to try really hard to muster up love for God. Knowing that it is the greatest commandment in the Bible, I tried to take it seriously. Whenever I heard someone suggest “If…
I overheard a statement by a young person recently: "Who cares who I have sex with? Who am I hurting?" I thought to myself, "Yeah, that's a common view today. And it can be hard to explain why casual sex…
WATCH THE VIDEO. If you need help—a real lift from God—watch this brief video. Receive the gift God yearns to give you. In just eight minutes, I describe how this little-known Bible story changed my life and how it can…
Free yourself from these self-harming myths that block the peace and power God wants to give you through prayer. Let's take a look . . . I’m too sinful to pray. I’m too insignificant; besides, I’m afraid of God. I’m…
If you've ever wondered what it means to have "a relationship with Jesus," I have good news! Jesus gave us a TREASURE trove of metaphors to help us understand. Let's take a look . . . Check out these stunning…
When God seems to ask too much of us, we tend to resist or hide. Discover why surrender is a supremely wise and comforting thing to do. Imagine living during World War II and one day seeing this newspaper unfold…
When Christians don't act like Christians, the world takes notice. When Christians do act like Christians, the world can see God's miracles. But what does it mean to act like a Christian? First, let's look at three examples of what…
You're probably troubled by all of the conflict you see today. Perhaps you want to make a difference and not become part of the escalating polarization in our world. The fighting seems endless, with "both sides" of every issue making…
Perhaps—like me—you've felt a tad bit uncomfortable when reading New Testament scriptures like these, "Ye are bought with a price" (1 Cor. 6:20) and "Ye are not your own" (1 Cor. 6:19). Slaves are bought and owned, right? These verses…