Isaiah 44 describes a carpenter who uses part of a tree for firewood and the rest to make a god. Ridiculous? Absolutely. But perhaps we aren't so different when we decide for ourselves who God is and what is true.
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What if you had a compass that pointed toward what you desire most? Our hearts may reveal more about our treasures—and our worship—than we realize.
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What happens when the thing you're afraid of losing is actually gone? Job 28 points us toward a different kind of fear—the fear of the Lord that puts every other fear in its proper place.
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What do our fears reveal about the things we value most? A look at desire, fear, idolatry, and what may actually be functioning as our god.
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Biblical contentment doesn't mean we stop growing, hoping, praying, or pursuing change. We can want tomorrow to be different while living gratefully today.
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A former student's newfound freedom left me asking a simple question: Yes, you can—but should you? What does grace really mean for the way we live?
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We excuse a lot of things by saying, “It’s just human nature.” But what if our natural response is exactly what Jesus is asking us to deny? Following Christ sometimes means denying the default and choosing a different way.
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A simple coffee stop led to a question: "Are you doing anything fun today?" It reminded me of one of the greatest joys of the Christian life—watching God's people rally around a family in need.
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Coach Herb Brooks is running the U.S. Olympic hockey team into the ground. These are elite athletes, but they’re exhausted — legs burning, tempers rising, frustration written all over their faces. After each sprint, Brooks stops a player and asks: “Who are you?”
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Where might God be asking you to obey—even if it feels like losing?
