Have you ever been in a dark, unfamiliar place—wishing for a light or someone who knew where they were going? Nearly 700 years before the birth of Christ, God spoke through the prophet Isaiah and said, “The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined” (Isaiah 9:2 KJV)....

In this fast-paced world, it seems people don’t hear what you say to them. To get someone’s attention is no easy task. Their thoughts are so often somewhere else that you wonder why you even bothered to share your situation. Living in a self-centered culture can cause you frustration and hurt....

Each Christmas season many people display the manger scene in their homes. The statues of the Wise Men (Balthasar, Melchior, Gasper) will be placed somewhere near the manger....

As He did for the Israelites in Egypt, our Abba Father gives us our daily provision of manna, never too much and never not enough. There isn’t a need to store a huge supply as it will be made fresh again tomorrow....

Another year has come to an end, and another year has come. So, let us rejoice for all the blessings bestowed upon us this past year by our wonderful Abba in Heaven. However, for some this year may have been filled with pain and sorrow. It could have been an illness, the loss of a loved one, or financial devastation....

The apostle Paul refers to Christians as being “ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:18-20 NKJV). As an ambassador, you are appointed by God to be His representative to others, proclaiming His good news of salvation. In this capacity, you become a reflection of God....

Every day we face challenges. For example, fear vs. faith, anger vs. forgiveness, depression vs. joy, and hopelessness vs. perseverance. One out of ten people will NOT like us, whether they are family, friends, or coworkers....

Have you ever been asked to do something and felt completely unqualified to do it? Maybe you’ve been gently nudged to work with children or teenagers and you’re well past that stage of life. Or maybe an opportunity to lead a small group or Bible study has you doubting your theological knowledge....

Are you familiar with the story of the prodigal son? It teaches us about how Jesus will always welcome home the lost—no sin is too great for Him to forgive. It’s a story full of hope for every believer praying for the repentance and salvation of a lost loved one....

Many things happen in today’s world that we don’t understand—from school shootings to attacks on innocent people at concerts....