Faith isn't passive wishfulness. True faith moves us to action, shapes our priorities, and leaves a lasting testimony impacting generations. Our goal isn't merely to increase knowledge about faith, but to be equipped with conviction and courage to live it out.

The people of Israel experienced life without God's glory ("Ichabod") and then with His glory again ("kavod"). One way of living led to destruction, while the other led to victory. In our lives, we can continue living in the emptiness of trivial trends, or we can live with something of ...

When storms come into your life, remember that where God’s glory is (His manifest presence), there His peace is. And it is important that we don’t wait for circumstances to change before accessing that peace.

Regardless of our ethnicity, calling, spiritual gifts, or socioeconomic standing, Christ calls people to be disciple-making disciples, advancing His gospel, which is the power of God for salvation (Romans 1:16). We are called to share the gospel through our words and deeds, as we reflect Christ’s love, mercy, and glory ...

The church’s calling is not merely to prepare people for heaven but to demonstrate the character, or glory, of heaven here on earth. When the church lives out the gospel in both word and deed, communities notice. Lives change. Families strengthen. Justice flows. Hope rises. This is the vision God ...

We don’t have to carry everything. We don’t have to fix everything. We don’t have to make it all work. God invites us to place His responsibilities in His hands and trust that He is willing and able to carry them. Karl Martin is the author of the leadership book ...

While many Christians are aware of the spiritual weapons we have in the Name of Jesus, or the Blood of Jesus or when we speak God’s Word, I think we’re often unaware or we forget about the power we step into when we lift up our voice to praise God. ...

The truth is, the call to sacrifice is never just about what you’re giving up, rather it’s about what God is growing in you: trust, faith, obedience, love. Sacrifice for the call of God is about becoming more like Jesus, who made the ultimate sacrifice for us. So, when God ...

God wants His glory to invade your life. He wants His manifested presence to fill your home and your heart. And a key to this is, for this Christmas, make worship a priority. Here are some practical ways to invite God’s glory into your everyday, through worship: turn your commute ...

In response to God’s commission, Moses appealed to the people to partner with him in the work. This wasn’t a one-man job; it was a shared calling that required the collective generosity of God’s people. When the Israelites left Egypt, they carried with them gold and possessions given freely by ...

How often do you find yourself starting to complain about the weather, the traffic, the local professional sports team, or the government because you read or heard someone else complain about it on TV or on social media? But for followers of Christ, there is a higher calling — to ...

Thanksgiving involves sacrifice. You may not feel like thanking God in the storm or praising Him in tribulation; but when you remember His goodness revealed at the Cross, you can't help but praise Him. Today, choose to come into His presence daily with thanksgiving, and praise, be thankful to Him ...

Sometimes bearing burdens simply means being present with someone in their struggles. Be quick to listen, slow to speak, pray with them, and offer biblical encouragement. Often, I have found that one's presence alone is enough. Every person who is a follower of Christ is a temple of the Holy ...

To receive this supernatural peace of God, you must first be at peace with Him. Second, you must read His Word to understand His heart and His ways, so you know how to position yourself to receive His blessings. And third, talk to Him in prayer, ask, and be confident ...

What if every encouraging thought actually made it out of your mouth? Too often we hold back, assuming people already know they’re appreciated or fearing it might feel awkward. But when we remove that filter, encouragement has the power to strengthen relationships, transform workplaces, energize churches, and give people the ...

You don’t have to be perfect before you start using your gifts. Growth happens through practice. Paul encouraged Timothy not to neglect his gift but to keep fanning it into flame. That’s a good word for us too. If you have the gift of teaching, your first lesson might feel ...

Paul’s vision is multiplication: Timothy should entrust to reliable people who will be able to teach others. That’s leadership that extends beyond one generation. Modern leaders often fall into the trap of measuring success by personal achievements. But lasting success comes when leaders multiply themselves by raising up other leaders. ...