Symbols are powerful. A great symbol can cross language barriers, evoke strong emotions, efficiently communicate concepts, and lodge in...

Never underestimate our ability to make a difficult situation worse. I don’t want to sound too pessimistic, but the truth is our sinful...

Faith is the gift of God. So is the air, but you have to breathe it. So is bread, but you have to eat it. So is water, but you have to...

As another year ends and we get set to embark on 2024, we’re reminded that time marches relentlessly on. Yet thankfully, God has given us...

The triune God

One way to help make the most of life is to set personal goals. You can set goals for your Christian life, character, marriage, family,...

Every Christian faces three enemies: the world, the flesh and the devil. All three can be seen in Genesis 3. The world refers to the...

If you appreciate great writing read 1 Corinthians 13 slowly, pausing after each verse. This chapter is the Apostle Paul’s masterful hymn...

7 day creation

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our Christian faith. This event, which occurred almost two thousand years ago, is...

Our modern world has, for a long time, valued success, strength, wealth, and external beauty. According to these values, was Jesus a...

In Africa, the big five refer to the elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo. Here in Australia, the big 5 are the kangaroo, koala,...

Contrary to popular belief, God prefers the carrot over the stick to motivate his people. God is fully aware of how difficult life can be...

Jesus warned his disciples that they would encounter tribulation in this world (John 16:33). This ‘trouble’ would be characterized by the...

Who is Jesus Christ? Is he a great prophet as the Muslims suppose; or a great teacher as moralists suggest; or an inconsequential Jewish...

We as humans were not originally designed to experience separation. Being made in God’s image included the idea of being relational. We...

Unless you’re in a theme park, in a safely controlled environment, it’s never fun to fall. Some may suggest skydiving is fun, but I’m not...

Some people have left amazing imprints in the world by which they are fondly remembered. Think Michael Angelo’s Sistine Chapel or...

Back in 2010 Macy Gray released a US top 40 single called ‘Beauty in the World.’ It’s an upbeat pop song that celebrates the wonder we...

James 1:5 is one of those verses often taken out of context. It says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives...