Articles on Faith and Spirituality

When we place our full trust in God, the reward we reap is the peace that surpasses all understanding.

A simple prayer of praise for the start and end of each day.

Jesus didn’t just suffer for us, he suffers with us. Through the Cross of Christ we not only find grace to endure suffering, but also gain the ability to comfort others in their suffering.

Deep down, I think most people are less interested in being defined than they are in being known.

In order for love to be meaningful, it has to be free.

Have you ever felt unworthy to ask God for a miracle? Take heart! Jesus encourages us to ask, and the blessing of His miraculous intervention has a farther-reaching impact than you can imagine.

Are you just a meaningless collection of chemical processes, or something of infinitely greater worth? A look at conflicting worldviews sheds light on this vital question.

Some thoughts about depression, a look at some contributing factors, and ways to manage it.

We hear so much about racism these days. Why is that, and what does Christianity have to say about the subject?

Church-goers often use the term “worship” to refer to a time of singing, but true worship is a much deeper and more significant activity.

If you quote 2 Chronicles 7:14, don't leave out the most important clause.

What does the Bible have to say about how our actions please or displease God?

What does it mean to have compassion for others?  Can we learn to live in a way that places the welfare of others ahead of our own?

In a world caught up in violence and divisiveness, what steps can you take to model the love of Jesus and spread the message of racial reconciliation?

This priest has a message of supreme importance, relevant for all Christians in America at this most critical hour.

What does it mean for the Church of God to be salt and light in the world in which we live?

Would you be willing to spend just one hour in prayer each day as we face a critical time for our nation?

September is back to school month!  Will you help an underprivileged child receive an education?

What gets you through the most difficult times in your life?  And what are some ways that you can bring love and hope into the lives of others?

Have you ever wondered why we're here? What is the purpose and significance of our lives? And what can we do that will have lasting value?

Would you consider donating one or more animals to bless a poor family this month?

The first Psalm paraphrased to conform to the style of Old English alliterative verse.

A Chinese pastor shows how the God of the Bible is not just a “Western” god, but the God of the Chinese people, and indeed, the Lord of all the Earth.

The Tree of Life in the New Jerusalem bears a different kind of fruit each month. How might we do the same?

Can an all-powerful God be all-good? The film poses this question, but does not attempt to answer it. Yet it's an important question that deserves an answer.

Our country is filled with people whose primary concern is to acquire and retain wealth, most often at the expense of others. When our lives intersect with theirs, it's good to remember what the Bible has to say about such matters.

What does the law of Moses teach us about God's heart, and how we can walk in love for one another?

Christmas heralds the birth of a Savior. But why was He sent?

Is Christianity a religion, or a relationship?

Jesus not only gives us the hope of resurrection and eternal life; He can also bring the power of His resurrection into our lives today.

Good Friday commemorates Jesus' death on the cross, without which we would have no hope of eternal life.

The Word of God is a Tree of life, that will bear fruit for you if you cultivate it.

Not bound by space and time, God is never too busy for us.

Do you have any needs or concerns? Entrust them into the loving hands of the Father.

Fortunately, we don't have to have all the answers.

The opportunity to be and to work with Jesus might be closer than you think.

What do you do when the pain just won't go away?

To say that Jesus is our consolation implies that He will heal even the deepest of wounds.

God has made salvation accessible to all, free and without cost.

The evidence for the Christian faith is both solid and abundant, providing firm ground for our hope.

Jesus' love for humanity is as deep, strong, and passionate as a bridegroom for his bride. Will you accept His proposal of marriage?

Wisdom is a good thing, but it fails in the absence of loyalty and obedience.

The things we labor for on earth will pass away, but Heavenly rewards will last forever.

Are you willing to share the abundance of the blessings you have received with those who are less fortunate?

The value of a human life is not based on any utilitarian measure, but on the fact that we were created with purpose by a loving God.

God never breaks His promise. He alone is worthy of all of our trust.

Jesus suffered on the cross to take away our sins and make a way for us to live in perfect unity with God for all eternity.

Our faith grows stronger as we actively choose to take God at His word each and every day.

God is the source and the pinnacle of every virtue. There is no one in all of creation who loves you more deeply and more intensely than Jesus.

Jesus' death on the cross is sufficient to cleanse you of all of your sins, completely, forever.

We tend to take for granted the vast array of materials that are available to us in print, while others around the world scramble for just a single verse of Scripture.

A soldier by necessity must trust and obey his commanding officer. God is all-knowing, all-wise, and all-loving. He is completely worthy of our trust and obedience.

Effective insights on prayer from E.M. Bounds and Paul Billheimer.

What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and how can we apprehend that?