Sometimes we want to pray for another person but aren’t sure what to say. Let’s look at Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1:9-14. Every word fits perfectly with God’s will, so you can present these requests ...

Yesterday, we looked at three provisions believers can count on during adversity: God’s presence, a pathway through trouble, and potential to grow. Today, let’s explore two more. Protection. God doesn ...

After encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus, Paul had much to learn about salvation and following Christ. From that moment on, the apostle shared with others what he was discovering. In his ...

The Lord doesn’t let us experience tremendous spiritual moments simply so we may boast or witness something marvelous. Instead, He uses them to build genuine faith. An exceptional encounter of this ...

As we head into the last months of the year, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect. Have you been sustained by God’s peace this year? Or has relationship conflict been a source of trouble and ...

Our heavenly Father is interested in every detail of our life. If we want Him to work in a particular area—relationships, finances, vocation, habits, or something else—we must be willing to let go and ...

Have you ever heard someone deny that Jesus claimed to be God? Such a statement shows a weak understanding of Scripture. Repeatedly, Jesus placed Himself on equal footing with both the Father and the ...

Nehemiah demonstrates the power of prayer. As a servant to the king of Persia, he had no right to request leave to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, much less to requisition materials and protection. Yet ...

God sometimes gives us an amazing spiritual experience. And when He does, it’s to reveal truth about Himself. That’s what happened at the Mount of Transfiguration. As Peter, James, and John stood in ...

Some information—like a birthday or phone number—is easy to remember. Yet we tend to forget examples of the Lord’s goodness to us. Today’s verses suggest a way to counteract this. After bringing His ...

Generosity is an attitude of gladly sharing whatever we might have, regardless of our wealth. Scripture reveals that openhanded lavishness is an attribute of God (Deut. 28:12). And as part of His ...