Have you ever felt pure joy? Those moments are wonderful, if fleeting—the birth of a new baby, the wedding day of dear friends, a hard-earned graduation from high school. Joy is an emotion that we love to experience, and one that we long for when times are hard....
It’s hard to imagine that the best moment of a misspent life was the hour of death, but such was the case for one criminal on that long-ago day in Jerusalem. It almost seems as if he said just the right words at the right time and won his ticket to heaven. The grace...
I hate to wait. Being patient is something that everyone struggles with from time to time, but for some of us it can be a real battle! When I see the finish line I want to run right for it, finish the race and then move on to the next thing. And when something slows...
The great men of the Bible took time to themselves for prayer and reflection with the Father. Following their example, Many Christians have “quiet time” to begin or end the day: times to reflect, study scripture, or simply sit in the presence of God. There are many...
One of the wonderful things about the Bible is that its language is rich, full of meaning that often goes even deeper when you study it in its original languages. Although English translations offer a very close approximation of what’s written (and are translated with...
The book of Luke is unique in several ways. It’s the only gospel followed by a “sequel” (the book of Acts), and it begins with a unique greeting that tells the reader what the gospel is about…and why it was written: “Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the...
Have you ever taken a moment to think about rest? It might sound like an odd suggestion, but taking a moment to consider the way you view rest—and the way that God sees it—could be life-changing! We live in a very production-oriented culture. Although it may not be...
As an Amazon Associate, Christ Revealed earns from qualifying purchases. What will Heaven be like? The idea of life continuing in Heaven after our earthly time is done is a comforting one, but it’s easy to let fear steal some of the joy we should have as Christians...
We’ve all been in the situation when worries torment us, fear weighs us down, stress presses in, and thoughts race. We go to pray, but no words come. With each effort to stop and call out to God, our minds start replaying the burdens that we don’t know how we are...
You’ve heard the rumors…there’s a man named Jesus, and he speaks with an authority no one has ever heard. Not only that, but they say he heals the sick! It’s not just one or two people who claim these things. Whole villages have seen it with...
