“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going” (Hebrews 11:8 NIV). Faith is following God’s instructions, even when they don’t make sense, even when they don’t seem logical or rational. Faith means being obedient.One... Continue Reading →

“We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7 ESV). There is no faith without risk.Faith means stepping out into the unknown when you don’t know what’s even in the unknown. The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 5:7, “We walk by faith, not by sight” (ESV). That means we walk while looking with spiritual eyes, not physical eyes. We... Continue Reading →

“Glory belongs to God, whose power is at work in us. By this power he can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine” (Ephesians 3:20 GW). Imagine the greatest things that could happen in your life. Whatever you imagine, God can outdo it!The Bible says in Ephesians 3:20, “Glory belongs to God, whose power is... Continue Reading →

“All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing” (1 Corinthians 9:25-26 NLT). Spiritual growth must be purposeful.We don’t know how many days we have left.... Continue Reading →

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last” (John 15:16 NIV). God’s mission is for everyone—including people like you and me.We don’t have enough missionaries in the world to fulfill God’s mission by themselves. Jesus said of us, “You did not choose... Continue Reading →

“It is better to be poor and honest than to be foolish and tell lies” (Proverbs 19:1 NCV). God does not bless dishonesty. Proverbs 16:11 says, “The Lord demands fairness in every business deal” (TLB). That includes wages, salaries, and taxes. If you want God’s blessing on your finances, you must be honest about them. The Bible also... Continue Reading →

“I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done” (Philippians 3:7 NLT). Every time you give, you reveal what matters to you. Tell me how you spend your money and your time, and I’ll tell you what matters most to you. Your schedule might reveal that... Continue Reading →

“At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me . . . They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God” (Philippians 4:18 NLT).   You earn a living by what you make, but you earn the respect and gratitude of others by... Continue Reading →