23 1 When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what [1] is before you, 2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. 3 Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive. 4 Do ...

Monday, December 23 1 Timothy 6:6-10 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will ...

At first glance, the forthcoming “depopulation” problem may not seem to be a theological problem. Yet, as we consider some of the factors that may be driving depopulation, it is difficult not to ...

This Christmas and New Year, let’s rediscover the joy of true Christian unity. In a world divided by politics and opinions, God calls us to love one another and embrace our shared identity in Christ.

Isaiah 55:1 offers a profound invitation from God: "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without ...

Actress Jill Wagner has made a name for herself in family-friendly romantic comedies, but her real-life romance to her husband David has many of the elements of those heartwarming stories. They dated ...

Jesus, thank you for the way you pursue my heart. What an amazing gift it is that I get to invite people into your presence. I pray for an opportunity to tell someone today how much you love them, see ...

Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the ...

The declining birth rate in America has led to a significant drop in the number of grandparents, leaving many to grieve the loss of a cherished life stage as their adult children choose to remain ...

Embarking on a new chapter in life often brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Whether it's starting a new job, moving ...

Ananias was apparently a popular name in the Old Testament. Just as we find names common in our generation or culture, biblical times had the same phenomenon. This can cause confusion for people when ...

When the New Testament mentions a Python Spirit during an interaction with a young girl, the whole story seems fantastical to us today. Our modern culture focuses on what it can prove scientifically, ...