If you aren’t already being persecuted for your faith, it may mean that no one can tell that you are a Christian.
Persecution for your faith can take different forms, and it usually involves suffering in one degree or another. In some countries, Christians are being arrested, beaten, and even murdered for their faith in […]

Faith is not an emotion. It is an objective trust placed in a very real God.

Faith is highly underrated. Too many people view faith as some sort of mysterious hocus-pocus. They’re too intelligent to have faith. Faith is for children and weak-minded adults. Yet every single day of their lives […]

Prayer involves listening to God as well as speaking to Him.
What is your definition of prayer? The most common response to that question is, “Talking to God.” Unfortunately, that answer is wrong. The correct answer is “Talking with God.”
Perhaps you think we are being to nitpicky. But there is a huge […]

Seek God. Trust God. Enjoy God.
One of the greatest pleasures in life is seeking God. Many people spend their time avoiding God (sometimes they spend a lifetime), because they think that God is like a warden who wants to imprison them and take away their privileges. Even Christians who have found […]

Before you climb the ladder of success, make sure it’s leaning against the right wall.
Most people evaluate success in terms of what they can accumulate during their lifetime. But that is not God’s perspective on success. From a spiritual viewpoint, success is determined by the ultimate destiny of your soul. After all, […]

You can’t please God without adding a great deal of joy to your life.
Doing things for others is very rewarding. It’s fun to make others happy, to surprise them in some way with a gift or an offer to do something special for them. The more you like someone, the more you try […]

When you see a beautiful painting, you compliment the artist. So, when you experience the beauty in nature, praise the Creator.
Our world is filled with beauty, but usually we are too busy to notice. An early morning routine forces us to miss the sunrise, and we’re engulfed with activities into the evening so […]

It may be hard to believe in God, but it is harder not to believe in Him.

There’s a difference between merely being interested in God and truly believing in Him. Those who are just inquisitive don’t have any reason to live a godly life; but someone who actually believes in God should have a […]

Serving others is the most noble of human endeavors.
God’s Kingdom is unlike man’s kingdoms and governments. In those organizations, the leaders establish their greatness by exercising authority over their subjects. Those leaders want to be served and honored by those beneath them in the organization.
That’s not the way it is in the Kingdom […]

You don’t need athletic ability to run the Christian race, but it helps to have a strong heart.

When an athlete steps up on the award platform to receive the gold medal, there is no regret about the hours of hard work spent in training. Winning the prize makes all of the self-discipline worthwhile. […]