The Good Samaritan shows us that loving our neighbors means putting aside our reservations, showing mercy, and responding with practical compassion.
The Good Samaritan shows us that loving our neighbors means putting aside our reservations, showing mercy, and responding with practical compassion.
Peter stepped out of the boat twice. The second time, it wasn’t for a miracle but because his heart longed to be with Jesus above all else.
Faith isn’t about forcing a public confession. The Holy Spirit gives us faith in Christ, and that faith naturally shines through our words and actions.
When sin and death entangle us, God hears our cry. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, the chains are broken, and His victory becomes ours.
After reflecting on 71 years of life, the author shares how God’s faithful love never gave up on her—and reminds us it’s never too late to return to Him.
God’s power and majesty are revealed through creation, but His steadfast love is revealed through Jesus. Through His Son, God offers forgiveness, eternal life, and the greatest wonder of all—salvation by grace. With the psalmist, we give thanks to the Lord of lords, whose steadfast love endures forever.
What if Jesus’ parable of the hidden treasure isn’t primarily about what we’re willing to give up for Him, but about what He was willing to give up for us? Jesus sees you as treasure worth dying for. He gave everything—even His life on the cross—to redeem you from sin, death, and the power of the evil one. When life feels puzzling and God’s plan is difficult to understand, we can rest securely in His love and trust Him to work all things according to His good purpose.
Jesus is our greatest treasure—and we are His. In the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value, Jesus shows us the depth of His love for us. He gave everything, even His own life, to make us His forever. Because He rose from the dead, nothing—not even death—can separate us from Him. Thanks be to God, we are treasured by Jesus, and He is our treasure forever.
God’s love is not based on who we are or what we do. He loves us because that is who He is—and His love never changes.
Even when life feels burned black, God is already at work bringing new growth. In Christ, the old is gone and a new life has begun.