Going 12 Heavyweight Rounds With God

Praying hard is going twelve rounds with God, much like Jacob wrestling with the angel well into the night (Genesis 32:22-32).

Religion Can Sometimes Keep Us From Knowing God

The Pharisees teach us a very important spiritual lesson about religious activity and legalistic belief systems. Never assume that activity for God is tantamount to knowing God.

5 Ways to Pray for America This Week

Our nation is in crisis. Trust is faint and hope is fading. Millions of people are feeling lost in desperation. We need healing. We need revival.

Frozen Yogurt and Amazing Grace | Devotion

Forgiveness is the divine miracle of grace. The cost to God was the Cross of Christ. Never accept a view of the fatherhood of God if it blots out the

LeBron James: The Prodigal Son is Validated

The title wait is finally over for Cleveland, and a native, prodigal son helped end it. Like him or not, the LeBron James story relates to all of us.

The Japanese Art of Kintsugi

The glorious Japanese art of Kintsugi and how God never throws away the broken pieces of our lives; He redeems all of them.

World Refugee Day: 4 Ways to Respond

World Refugee Day, international observance observed June 20th each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.

Knowing How It Ends: I Know My Redeemer Lives

When you know that your Redeemer lives, you approach life differently and experience a wondrous peace even in troubled times.

God is Our Refuge and Strength

God is our refuge and strength... No matter what the news brings forth today, we don't need to fear. Be still, and know that I am God.

The Secret of Contentment

The secret of contentment and inner peace is found in our letting go of the need to be in control and resting in the confidence that God is in control.