A group of aging friends spend their summer vacations climbing small mountain ranges. They delight in conquering each peak in turn—no mean feat considering back problems and other ailments that sometimes come with age. It’s a strenuous activity, but glorious vistas make up for aching muscles and exhaustion. If you…
You’re reading the Bible or an article that includes Scriptures, and a verse seems to jump off the page; it speaks to you in a special way, giving you encouragement, inspiration, or guidance. Sometimes, this realization comes in a flash of understanding—a eureka moment. Other times you get a sense…
The Bible has lots to say about walking. We are advised to walk in God’s ways,1 to walk in the way of goodness,2 to walk in the Spirit,3 to walk properly,4 to walk in love,5 to walk in wisdom,6 to walk in truth,7 and to walk in a way that…
Who needs your prayers? Lots of people do. Among those closest to you, there are probably at least a few who aren’t in good health, or have suffered some personal loss, or are depressed or stressed. And then there are those you hear about in the news and those you…
Who? “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”1 Are you breathing? Then that includes you. What? In this context,“praise” means “grateful respect or reverence.” Praise is a celebration of God’s goodness and grace. It turns our attention away from our problems and on to the nature and character of…