There are times in life when we feel out of control. It has been said that the day we think we’re in control of our lives, that is the most dangerous day of all....

When Jesus was young, the Bible says, “Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people” (Luke 2:52 NLT). Years later, around the age of thirty, Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist....

Walking in a labyrinth is a meditative maze that can sometimes seem like torture. You head in and you can see the center circle—a place to stand and look out at the rest of the maze....

Have you ever stopped to think about how we are at war with our own flesh every day? Our spirit is willing, but our flesh is weak. We wake up and our spirit says, “It’s a great day; let’s go for a walk....

Though yet to be accomplished at the time these words were written, this blessing of peace heralded the coming end of hostilities between God and humanity. The rift and animosity that sin caused so long ago in the Garden of Eden would be repaired through the sacrifice of the life of the Son of God, Jesus Christ....

When you think about favor, it’s generally associated with receiving good things, so there’s a tendency to equate God’s favor with some form of tangible blessing or answered prayer. While that’s certainly one aspect of it, don’t make the mistake of linking the favor of your heavenly Father with always getting what you want....

There’s perhaps no more beautiful passage about the grace of God than found in Ephesians 2:1-3. Paul tells us that before salvation, we were dead in transgressions and sins, slaves to sin, children of Satan, and the full fury of God’s wrath rested upon us....

It’s normal to hear Christians pray for the “blessing” of God as if it’s a tangible gift to receive or an answer to some long-awaited request. While there are always earthly things we want and should turn to God for, those aren’t the real and enduring “blessings” of God....

The word “keep” is most associated with protection, guidance, and safety. When bad things happen to us, our friends, and even in the world around us, we may sometimes struggle with faith in God....

The “face of the Lord” is commonly associated with His approval, His nearness, and the reality of His presence. There are many people who talk about sensing the presence of God....