Faith & Values
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As a Christian, every now and then you need to make sure that you are doing what is right in your daily living. Therefore, how do you know you love Jesus? I mean really love Him. Not just … more
In 1 Chronicles 21, after Yahweh had given David victories over many of his enemies, David decided to do a census of military eligible men in the kingdom. It seemed innocuous, yet even Joab the … more
Joseph Stowell was a pastor for many years and president of my alma mater, Moody Bible Institute, between 1987 and 2005. I have always found the way he speaks and writes quite engaging. During his … more

I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Proverbs 8:17 We live in a world where most people assume that upon death, they will arrive in Heaven. They may be intentional about … more
To our high school graduates, let me be the first, or the fiftieth, to say: You made it! Caps in the air, dreams in your heart, and probably a missing library book still out there somewhere! Let’s … more
You have read about destructive friends and devoted friends. Now we look at the Divine friend. There is only one divine friend. Proverbs 18:24 says, “There are ‘friends’ who destroy each other, … more
Sakichi Toyoda was born February 14, 1867, in a remote farming community in Japan. His dad was not a farmer but a carpenter who loved to tinker with things. Sakichi was like his father and would … more

“Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. Isaiah 45:22 In God’s kindness, He invites s to turn to Him. Included in this invitation is the … more
In a world filled with division, tension, and social media debates hotter than a skillet on Sunday morning, we must ask ourselves: Are we choosing love, or are we choosing hate? Please let me make … more
The longer we live, the more people enter our concentric circle of influence. We are born into a family of origin. By preschool, we have learned some basic friendship skills, depending on the quality … more
If you pay attention to trends, you know the number of people who say their faith is important has been declining for decades. In 1950, the percentage of those who were religiously unaffiliated, … more

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 Has God allowed you to be surrounded by difficult life circumstances? Are you currently … more
Everyone, I have good news for you today: we are ALL God’s people! Not just the perfect. Not just the polished. Not just the ones who have it all together, but ALL— every race, every background, … more
Proverbs 18:24 says, “There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.” That is the New Living Translation. I want to show you three kinds of … more
The Apostle Paul is arguably one of history’s most influential people. He was a leader in the Jewish community even before he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus, but his impact was nothing … more

I have a question today for all of you: Have you ever been so ready to fight… but realized you were swinging in the wrong direction? You’ve got your armor on, your Scripture loaded, your prayer … more
The end of 2 Samuel chapter 15, King David was climbing the Mount of Olives, weeping and mourning. If ever there was a man in a deep emotional valley, it was David. His own son had turned on him and … more
On May 25, 1979, Dennis Waitley was running late to catch a flight from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Los Angeles, where he was scheduled to speak. He knew he was cutting it close to … more
“…do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” Proverbs 1:9b Our first teachers were our mothers. They taught us who we are. Our first concepts about ourselves were formed by watching our … more

Let’s take a moment and give God praise for the real MVPs of the house—the mothers! Mothers can pack lunches, break up sibling fights, quote Scriptures, and find missing shoes—all before 7:30 … more
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