“In [Christ] are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:3. As Christians we should be on a treasure hunt. What we seek does not consist of silver and gold. Rather our quest is to gather the precious gems of insight from God’s Word that we might gain the “full assurance of understanding…” […]
After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.” I Kings 19:12. After defeating the prophets of Baal, Elijah received a death threat from Jezebel. His hope was shattered, and despondency set in. He wanted to die! God helped Elijah deal with his […]
“Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross.” Hebrews 12:2. We perceive that God is distant, far off, inaccessible, and hidden. But we need a God who is accessible, and we wonder how to have a meaningful relationship with Him. We […]
“I sought the Lord, and He heard me.” Psalm 34:4. God created us in His image to have emotions, so the longing to feel loved is legitimate and good. One way that many of us sense we’re loved is when someone talks with us and listens to us. God provides those needs in our relationship […]
“Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart.” Jeremiah 15:16. More important than making good choices in the grocery store is thinking carefully about the food we digest for our souls. When we read God’s Word, we must be doing more than […]