Paul presents Christian giving in a completely different way. He does not treat giving as a burden or a business transaction. Instead, he shows that giving is an act of worship that flows from the grace of God working in a believer’s heart.

The Bible gives us a clear picture of what fellowship really is in Acts 2:42 (NIV): “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Notice that fellowship is not isolated from spiritual growth—it is tied directly to learning God’s Word and praying together.

Jesus, the Son of God, did not come demanding attention or honor. He came to serve. If anyone ever deserved to be served, it was Him. Yet He chose humility instead. That means if we want to follow Jesus, we must be willing to do the same. Christian service is not optional—it is part of what it means to follow Christ.

What if the church you attend is quietly shaping your view of God in the wrong way? That may sound strong, but it’s a question worth asking. Not every church that opens a Bible truly teaches it, and not every place that sings about Jesus truly honors Him.

Many Christians today face a quiet struggle. It is not always obvious, but it shows up in real ways—like a lack of peace, slow spiritual growth, or a feeling that something is missing. People go to church, listen to sermons, and try to do the right things, yet still feel distant from God. They may try reading the Bible or praying, but without a clear plan, those efforts often fade. The truth is this is very common. But there is good news. There is a simple, biblical solution

It seems that these fall into two categories. 1) God will comfort us, and 2) we should comfort others. Nowhere does it tell us to be preoccupied with our own comfort. In other word, we need to trust and obey God, whether it is easy or difficult, but we should be far less concerned with how others treat us. Face it, “love you enemy whenever it’s convenient” hits differently than what the Bible really says.

I got an idea. Every week our church passes out a bulletin. At the time, the bulletin usually had 1 to 4 additional half sheets of paper tucked in with additional information. My idea was to write a short devotion to print on one of these pages each week. I went to the pastor to get permission. I set up my word processor to have two half sheets side-by-side. I put a verse or two at the top of the page, and then I discussed the meaning of the passage for the rest of the

When I was 18 years old, God sent me to Liberty University. It seemed that circumstances pushed me in that direction, but it turned out to be far more God’s decision than mine. I arrived on campus in August of 1993, 500 miles from home, having never been on my own, and there were no cell phones. I went to Liberty because scholarships made it practically free. God sometimes doesn’t tell us what to do, he makes it so there is only one thing we can do. For me that was to go

In Matthew 7:7–11, Jesus gives one of the most encouraging promises in the entire Bible. He tells us to ask, seek, and knock—and then assures us that our heavenly Father loves to give good gifts to His children.

With a few simple steps, anyone can learn how to understand a Bible passage. The key is to slow down, read carefully, and ask good questions. When you do this, God’s Word begins to make sense and speak clearly to your life.

Today, we are going to look at making a simple plan to read the Bible on a daily basis. As James Clear says in his book Atomic Habits, “You do not rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.” It’s great to set a goal to read the Bible on a regular basis, but that by itself will not make anything happen. We need to create a system that works with your schedule so that we can create the habit of reading the Bible. Once we do this, it will become

Of course, God doesn’t accept any of those excuses. He gave the Bible to everyone who believes in him.

Baptism is one of the most important steps a Christian can take. It is a simple process that is commanded by Jesus. However, there is much confusion around it. So what does baptism really mean? When we look at Bible, we see that baptism is about obedience, identity, faith, transformation, public commitment, and unity. Very simply, baptism is being dunked under water in front of witnesses to show publicly that you have received Christ as your Savior and Lord. By going under

But in the Bible, obedience is not meant to be cold or forced. It is meant to grow out of love.

In Matthew 20:20–28 , Jesus teaches one of the most important lessons about leadership, greatness, and servanthood. These verses challenge the way people naturally think about power and success. Even today, they confront our desire to be noticed, promoted, and honored. Jesus shows that in God’s kingdom, greatness looks very different from what the world expects. The passage begins in verse 20 with a bold request. The mother of James and John comes to Jesus with her sons and k

What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? (James 2:14, BSB) Many people who read the Bible for the first time notice what feels like a tension between Ephesians 2:8–10 and James 2:14–19. At first glance, they can seem to say opposite things about faith and works. Paul says we are saved by grace through faith, not by works. James says that faith without works is dead. Some readers wonder, “Is Paul saying works d

The Bible gives a clear and hopeful answer. Our purpose is not something we create for ourselves—it is something God has already revealed.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). This short verse is one of the most powerful summaries of the Christian life in the entire Bible.

Money is one of the most stressful topics in life. We think about bills, budgets, savings, and whether we have enough. But long before credit cards and online banking, God gave His people clear wisdom about how to handle their resources. Proverbs 3:9–10 gives us one of the simplest and strongest principles in all of Scripture: honor God first, and trust Him to provide the rest. These two verses may be short, but they carry a huge message about faith, priorities, and God’s pr

God has already lit the fire in you, but you have to keep fanning it.