Question: How is the gift of prophecy used in the church today? From time to time, a prominent church leader will say that he received a revelation from God. What is your comment on this and generally about prophecy?
Answer: Generally, we would have two comments. One, prophecy in the Bible can […]

Laugh at yourself as much as others do.
Nobody likes a sore loser, but more than that, nobody likes someone who can’t laugh at himself. We’re not talking about laughing at your own jokes (which is also annoying). No, if you can’t laugh at yourself, we suspect that one or more of the following […]

In a hospitable home, everyone serves each other because each one considers the others to be very special people.

Hospitality is often defined as the display of thoughtfulness to strangers and guests. But having guests over for dinner is only part of the hospitality–the easy part. The more challenging aspect of hospitality happens after […]

We create many of our own problems and most of those are the result of careless conversation.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. We teach that to children so they won’t take hurtful words seriously, but that just isn’t possible. More than any other force on Earth, […]

Anger is one of the few things that gets everyone’s attention.
Not only do you please God when you control your anger, but you prevent the devil from using your anger to his advantage. Think of it! In one fell swoop of thoughtful control, you can please God and deny the devil. Talk […]

Enjoy happiness; treasure joy.
Happiness is a pretty hot commodity these days. Ask someone what he wants out of life, and chances are he will say, “I just want to be happy.” Happiness is okay, and it’s nice to have, but we need to understand that happiness comes and goes because it’s dependent on […]

Don’t make plans and then ask for the Lord’s approval. Ask God to direct your planning.

Teenagers quickly learn that it is easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission. If they ask for permission first, their request may be denied. So they go ahead and do what they want, and they are […]

Having devotions and being devoted are two different things.

It’s easy to focus on your devotions rather than the object of your devotions. If you are in the habit of reading the devotions on this website every day, that’s great. But you shouldn’t simply focus on these little daily readings. Do your best […]

Question: I have been witnessing to a friend about Jesus and she keeps bringing up Matthew 25:31-46 and says it doesn’t even mention faith in Jesus. She thinks if she is a good person she will go to Heaven according to those Sriptures. Please help me explain those particular scriptures and that the […]

If you want to hear from God, read the Bible; if you want God to hear you, pray.
There’s a reason why God wants us to devote ourselves to prayer–it works. God doesn’t ask us to do stuff for His own amusement. That would make Him more like a heavenly drill sergeant, […]