Paul and Peter could disagree and still endorse one another in ministry because they both knew the unconditional love of Jesus. An awareness of being fully accepted by Him allowed them to speak the truth in love and challenge one another to faithfulness. A secure foundation in God’s unconditional love and acceptance allows us to trust God and one another. Treating others with...

“The Mighty One has done great things for me,” proclaimed Mary. Was she perhaps echoing Psalm 126, “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy?” Mary’s psalm of praise, like Hannah’s before her, and that of men and women throughout the ages, overflowed from her personal gratefulness for God’s presence and power. What great things has He done in your lif...

How did your day start? It is easy for the demands of life to insert themselves: family members who need attention, a phone call that awakens you from sleep, pressing deadlines, unresolved problems. Yet each day is God’s new beginning; each breath invites you to turn afresh to Him. Find in Him eternal wisdom to guide you today.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning...

Who do you need to forgive? What is the first name that comes to mind? Unforgiveness, resentment, and bitterness find their foothold quietly, secretly, sometimes even imperceptibly, in hearts. Pride and fear, two familiar enemies, flourish, and your relationship with God suffers, along with your relationships with others. Who do you need to forgive today so that God can forgi...

Words are powerful. God spoke, and the universe was created. Jesus, the Living Word, spoke through His life, teaching, death, and resurrection, bringing life to all who trust in Him. Scripture, the Word of God, continues to speak today, revealing the way to eternal life. God gave Moses the words of blessing for the priests to speak over the Israelites. As His priests and serv...