"Surely you desire truth in the inner parts;you teach me wisdom in the inmost place."(Psalm 51:6) It’s a Big Life you’re called to lead. There’s a Big Dream in your heart, placed there by God himself. You know it’s there, even though, like most of us, you lose track of…

"Come and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue." (Psalm 66:16-17) When Moses was 120 years old, he told the people of Israel that he would not…

“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and strainingtoward what is ahead, I press on….” (Philippians 3:13-14) When I look back over my life, I can see where I’ve missed out on some God-given opportunities. Maybe you are saying the same thing. If so, I want to encourage…

“But if I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you.” (Luke 11:20) In Jesus’ day, some religious people had set parameters around God's personality and abilities. They didn’t like the way Jesus challenged their orthodoxy, so they took every opportunity…

“So we’re not giving up. How could we! Even though on theoutside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes bywithout his unfolding grace.” (2 Corinthians 4:16, The Message) Sheila Walsh tells her story in the…

"Then I called on the name of the Lord: 'O Lord, save me!' The Lord isgracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion." (Psalm 116:4-5) I long to see the Christian family really encourage one another. Perhaps you are dealing with a serious issue. You may feel like you…

"Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."  (Galatians 5:25) It's a question I've been asked many times, by strangers in interviews and my friends in casual conversation. It's also a question I've been asking myself rather often these days. It's a question about balance. Yes,…

“But He’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, whatGod is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Dowhat is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don’t take yourself too seriously—take God seriously.” (Micah 6:8, The Message)…

“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless." (Matthew 5:13, NLT) Second Kings 2:19-22 tells of a time when a well that supplied water…

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last, buta woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.”(Proverbs 31:30, NLT) What if I told you that you could become more beautiful every year of your life? And what if I also said that you wouldn’t have to lose a pound,…