How to Grow in the Fear of the Lord

How to Grow in the Fear of the Lord July 20, 2023 by: Michael Reeves A Matter of the Heart The fear of God is the heartbeat of our new life in Christ and “the soul of godliness.”1 As such, it is not the mere sum of certain behaviors, or something we can acquire with…


Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new.

This is what GOD says, the God who builds a road right through the ocean, who carves a path through pounding waves, The God who summons horses and chariots and armies— they lie down and then can’t get up; they’re snuffed out like so many candles: “Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old…


15 Passages to Read Together with Your Family

15 Passages to Read Together with Your Family July 19, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the Passages to Read series. 1. Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!       Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he…


GOD has lost track of me? ~ Isaiah 40:31 MSG

Why would you ever complain, O Jacob, or, whine, Israel, saying, “ GOD has lost track of me. He doesn’t care what happens to me”? Don’t you know anything? Haven’t you been listening? GOD doesn’t come and go. God lasts. He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t…


How Can Jesus Possibly Say That Those Who Mourn Are Blessed?

How Can Jesus Possibly Say That Those Who Mourn Are Blessed? July 18, 2023 by: Chris Castaldo Comfort for the Grieving The doctor said, “The child has severe hemophilia.” In the crib looking up at me with charming brown eyes lay a beautiful baby boy. A “severe” hemophiliac. My son. Emotions swirled. “Are you sure?”…