If we place our ultimate belief and trust in finances, health, people, or anything else, in time we will end up disappointed, and the sheer weight of life will bring things crumbling down. In the beginning of John’s Gospel, we are offered a place to put out trust, belief, hope, and life. Well, it...

Hiding is a natural response when we recognize our own shortcomings and sins. But this is no game. The God of heaven has done all that needs to be done to make us whole and bring us into his light. When we feel outcast and far from God, his grace comes knocking on our door.

Are you hopeful or hopeless? The answer to this question will impact every part of your life. When a person has belief and expectation that God is near, that he cares, and that he is ready to help, a light shines in their life and in their eyes. When the same person feels hopeless because they be...

Jesus knows us, loves us, and came to this world to lead us in his ways. When we are tempted to play "king of the hill," Jesus not only teaches us a different way but shows us by kneeling down and serving. It's by humble service that we can really be a witness to the world.

When we believe Jesus, take him at his word, and embrace his truth, we can press on in faith. We can stand strong—even when we don’t totally understand what is happening or why we are facing the storms of this life.

With the rapid disintegration of trust in almost every area of life, is it surprising that so many people are questioning their faith? Wondering if what they have always believed is really true? Even scrutinizing the ideas taught in God’s Word? Should we be surprised that people today are dealing...