At the root of gossip is a desire for power—to feel important, included, or in control. But the cost is always high. You may win attention for a moment, but you’ll lose credibility in the long run.

Sometimes prayer results in "No." 2 Corinthians 12:8–9   “Concerning this, I pleaded with the Lord three times to take it away from me....

"He must become greater; I must become less."  — John 3:30 John the Baptist was wildly successful by ministry standards. Crowds flocked...

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they...

Life with Christ can be hard as rock at times   “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a...

determine to be joyful Habakkuk 3:17–18 “Though the fig tree does not bud and there is no fruit on the vines… yet I will rejoice in the...

...he delivers from sin, death, and the wrath of God. He brings us out of bondage and into covenant relationship.

We live in a world filled with voices—spiritual voices, persuasive personalities, and religious-sounding ideas. But not every voice we hear is from God.

Small Group Discussing Salvation When someone says yes to Jesus, heaven rejoices—and so does their soul. It may seem like a quiet moment,...