God wants to go far beyond justice and extend us His grace Part 5
When we complete our workweek we want to receive what we deserve, a week’s paycheck. It’s a just reward for what we’ve done.
Looking at Jesus’ teaching and the truth about God’s grace Part 4
Let’s be honest, when we’ve done something good we want a pat on the back. Even in spiritual matters, it’s hard not to expect God to reward us for our work! An insightful discovery about God's grace.
Discover how Jesus helps us with the question, What’s in it for me? Part 3
If we’re completely honest with ourselves, most of us have wondered "What’s in it for me?", even when contemplating following Jesus Christ. We don’t like to admit it, but it’s a natural question that arises particularly when we’re facing tough times. Let's attempt to answer this interesting query.
Jesus draws attention to God’s view of fairness Part 2
It’s truly amazing how God gives us what we don’t deserve, His unending grace, and doesn’t give us what we do deserve, His wrath.
A parable that runs contradictory to our perceptions of right and wrong Part 1
It’s human nature to have a keen sense of fairness. Hard work deserves a favorable outcome. But when the promotion doesn’t come, our sense of fairness is slighted.
Find fresh focus for your prayer life! Part 50
When you reach out to God in prayer what do you pray about? For most of us, family, health concerns, even financial struggles make the list. Let's take a look at Jesus’ teaching on prayer.
Let’s look at the paradox of Christ’s return, and clear the confusion surrounding it Part 49
Time and again, self-proclaimed prophets have predicted the day of Jesus’ return. But as the determined day comes and goes, the “prophets” are proved wrong!
How the past, present, and future come together in the storyline of history Part 48
A good novel has a captivating start, a page-turning middle, and a thrilling end. And the narrative of history is no different!
Personal anecdotes of how God brings us through difficult situations Part 47
When sorrows pile up and painful circumstances abound, it can seem downright impossible to pray God’s will be done.
The problems of reciting the Lord’s Prayer without understanding its significance Part 46
The Lord’s Prayer is the most-repeated liturgy in the Bible. But what do you do when the words become so common that they lose their meaning?
What is God’s purpose for prayer? Part 45
Is God's purpose for prayer to know our wish list and grant every request? Prayer is much more than a grocery list of wants. It’s a way to build a personal relationship with our Creator!
Do you need some hope to cling to in the midst of a trial? Part 44
Why would a good God allow evil to run rampant in the world? It’s a difficult question to answer! While God is not the cause of evil, He can work through it to accomplish His good plans.
How the Lord’s Prayer applies to our daily lives Part 43
Jesus instructs us to pray that His will be done on earth. But how do we know what God’s will is for us? Gain a fresh perspective on God's will.
The underlying implication of praying “Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven” Part 42
If we merely glance over Scripture, we sometimes miss the nuances and heart of the message. Let's continue our study of the Lord's Prayer.
The important role that followers of God play in bringing good to the world Part 41
Ever since Adam and Eve believed Satan’s lies, evil has corrupted the good world God created. But our story doesn’t end there!
