From Where Does My Help Come?
Each day you and I are met with trials of various kinds. In some cases suffering is predominant, like when we’re faced with a chronic health condition. In other cases…
Sarah Ivill
Sarah Ivill (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) is a Bible teacher and conference speaker who lives in Matthews, North Carolina with her husband and four children, and is a member of Christ Covenant Church (PCA). She is the author of numerous books and Bible studies, including The God Who Hears and Luke: That You May Have Certainty Concerning the Faith.
Should We Just Enjoy Ourselves?
The world tells us that we will be satisfied by indulging in its pleasures. Each day we are met with the temptation to find fulfillment in entertainment, alcohol, work, possessions,…
What Does It Mean to Abide in Christ?
When we consider our union with Christ as believers, it should greatly encourage us. For starters, as we go through life in this broken world we are not alone. We…
The Lord Takes Pleasure in His People
If you’re anything like me you likely have a long prayer list filled with petitions for family, friends, neighbors and church members. It is good and right to pray for…
How Precious to Me Are Your Thoughts, O God!
When you think about God, what comes to mind? The answer is very important. Hopefully, you can say with David, “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!” (Psalm…
My God, In Whom I Trust
Life is filled with twists and turns that trouble us. An evil person may intend us harm. Our home might lie in the pathway of a terrible storm. A child…
The God Who is Merciful
When you think about prayer what comes to mind? Has prayer been a struggle for you or are you eager to pray each day? Do you wonder if your prayers…
Let the Favor of the Lord be Upon Us
If you’ve ever had a difficult boss, coach, parent, or other superior figure, you likely know what it means to desire their favor. In some cases it seems futile to…
We Should Love One Another
If you’ve been to the store lately you’ve likely noticed lots of heart-shaped products. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and vendors beckon consumers to purchase products for their loved ones.…
The Lifter of My Head
It’s likely that some of you feel like you barely made it through the holidays. It was your first year without a loved one around the table. The unwanted divorce…
A Walking Plan for the New Year
The beginning of a new calendar year often brings with it conversations of New Year’s resolutions, including getting in shape. Whether or not you plan to begin a new physical…
From Fear to Faith
Whenever we receive troubling or confusing news, it’s normal to feel unsettled, even to fear. But it’s what we do with those feelings that is vitally important. We can either…