We can't be saved without believing in Christ, but unless God gives us faith to believe, we remain dead in our sins. Spiritually dead men cannot respond to God in faith.

Israel's story shows us that God's commands are good. But also that we can't obey them in our own strength.

Advent is well suited to grieving. The posture of waiting for the fulfillment of a promise matches the longing for the day when God will wipe away our tears. 

What matters more than having God on our side in our beliefs is knowing that He is on our side as our helper.

God's Word is better than money and honey.

Christians often talk about their “quiet time.” But whatever you call it, reading the Bible is essential to living faithfully as a Christian.

No matter whether your talents and achievements are many or few, they are gifts from God and not a cause for boasting. 

Psalm 121 is blessedly imbalanced. With the exception of lifting our eyes to the Lord, all of the doing is His.

God doesn’t promise to shield us from danger, tragedy, or death, but to keep His own—in life, and for all eternity.

Jesus showed the Pharisees that God wanted leaders who were eager to obey, and brokenhearted over sin.

When Nebuchadnezzar asked his wise men for the impossible, Daniel asked God for wisdom. They panicked; He prayed.

It’s not hard to imagine delighting in all that wealth can buy. Can you imagine delighting that much in the way of God's testimonies?

Nothing is more important in your day than preaching the gospel to yourself.

Are we so good as to deserve it when good things happen? Are we so bad as to deserve tragedies? We kid ourselves in both cases.

Whispered words tend to be hurtful words that are fun to hear but hard to shake. And they can do real damage.

David strove with old covenant hope to dwell with God. Because of Jesus, we can seek God with glorious certainty.

When the Spirit helps Christians to remain steadfast under trial that is one of God's good gifts.

As powerful as our words can be, they're nothing compared to God Word.

⁹Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. ²²A joyful heart is good medicine, but a...

Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! ²⁴And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way...