Evan Jones – Supporting the Cherokees on the Trail of Tears May 26, 1838, was the start of the so-called Trail of Tears, when about 15,000 men, women, and children of the Cherokee nation were forced to give up its…
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 even try, especially if they tend to find fault with…
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 loomed on the horizon. Unemployment kept you from buying those…
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 exercise regime in 2026, the Bible gives us a walking…
Mary, did you know That your baby boy will one day walk on water? Mary, did you know That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters? Did you know That your baby boy has come to make you…
The future is, by definition, uncertain. That seems obvious—but if you actually stop and reflect on that for a moment, it becomes unsettling. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring. In an instant, we could be gone. And so we…
She asked if I had time to talk. When a spot in my day cleared I called her. My sister in Christ had been praying about a particular temptation and was feeling embarrassed to tell me. But I gently encouraged…
Think of the last time you were in distress. Who was with you? What happened? When and where did it occur? Why was it so painful? How did you handle it—did you go directly to the Lord, or to a…
This world teaches us live in light of the moment. Whatever brings temporary pleasure, satisfies our desires, and fulfills our dreams takes priority, even at the cost of hurting others. We’re not taught to count the cost, or think about…
In this series on the Ordo Salutis, we come to progressive sanctification, where we consider how God works in us and what he requires of us. In justification and adoption God acts on our behalf. We see this in the…
