The Power That Works in Us

The Power That Works in Us

All throughout the Bible, there are many vivid records that demonstrate the awesome power of God: the power to create the heavens and the earth, the power to part the Red Sea for the children of Israel, the power to make the sun and moon stand still for Joshua, the power to raise Jesus Christ… Continue Reading

Thankful in Every Circumstance

Thankful in Every Circumstance

Life has its challenges. But God, by way of His Word, has done something extraordinary. He has made it possible for us to renew our minds and choose a godly mind-set in the midst of any circumstance. God has given us amazing promises and spiritual realities to look to in His Word, so even in… Continue Reading

The Counsel of the Lord Is Reliable

The Counsel of the Lord Is Reliable

At the beginning of the fall semester during my first year of college, I met with an academic adviser to receive counsel on what courses to enroll in for my degree. Being new to the university, I trusted this adviser to help me in an area that I didn’t know much about yet. One of… Continue Reading

Christian Etiquette: Conversation

Christian Etiquette: Conversation

The greatest thing we can give someone is the Word of God. This doesn’t mean we have to go around handing out Bibles to people every day. It means holding conversations graciously and with good, Christian etiquette to build up and minister grace to people. As believers, we center our lives around the power of… Continue Reading

The Cry of Triumph

The Cry of Triumph

Have you ever wondered if God would leave you? Maybe you’ve wondered if your sins were so bad that God wouldn’t help you anymore. The reality is that God is a loving and forgiving Father Who is always there when we need Him. God is good always and He remains constantly present in our lives.… Continue Reading

The God of Hope Gives Hope

The God of Hope Gives Hope

In life’s hardest moments, people instinctively seek something or someone to cling to for strength. We crave assurance, a reason to press forward, a way to see how life has meaning. But only one source can truly satisfy that need, offering lasting purpose and hope: the God of hope (Romans 15:13). By turning to His… Continue Reading

Let’s Get to Know Our God!

Let’s Get to Know Our God!

Someone’s name can say a lot about them and so can someone’s title. Just by hearing “Dr. Ken Stevens,” we know “Doctor” is Ken Stevens’s title. We start to get to know who he is. We know he had the faithfulness and perseverance to study for many years. The titles and attributes God gives Himself… Continue Reading

The First Prayer in Ephesians

The First Prayer in Ephesians

If we want to effectively tap the resources for the more abundant life, we must find out what is available to us, what God has promised us. There is only one place where we can possibly go to find out what God has available to us and for us: we must go to the Word… Continue Reading

Four Keys to Help Us Cast All Our Care on God

Four Keys to Help Us Cast All Our Care on God

Have you ever been in a difficult situation where you were so worried about the outcome that you couldn’t stop thinking about it? Maybe you asked yourself, “Why is this happening to me?” Sometimes, it can be easy to fall into mental patterns like this. However, becoming preoccupied with our challenges does not get us… Continue Reading

God’s Vision for Our Lives

God’s Vision for Our Lives

What is the vision that you have for your life? Perhaps at some point you have paused to consider what you want your life to look like. Perhaps you thought about the things you would like to accomplish, where you would like to be, or the impact you want to make in the lives of… Continue Reading