Created for community
Contemporary culture often promotes individualism and self-reliance as virtues to cultivate, whereas the Bible teaches that we were created for community. Christianity wa... »
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Overcoming Fear and Worry
Have you ever felt like the burdens, cares, and worries of life are heavier than you can bear? Has the loss of a loved one filled you with sorrow and worry about the futu... »
The kingdom of God
The kingdom of God was a central theme of Jesus’ teachings throughout the Gospels, and is found in key passages, such as the Lord’s Prayer, the Last Supper, and in numero... »
He is risen indeed!
The approach of Easter is a wonderful time to review the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection and to meditate on the eternal redemption He obtained for us through His sacrific... »
The life-giving power of Jesus
I want to share a story that illustrates the life-giving and redemptive power of Jesus. In the seminars I teach to graduating students, I always invite them to pray with... »
The greatest commandment: love
In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, we read of an encounter that Jesus had with a Jewish expert in the Law, who asked Him the question: “Teacher, which is the grea... »
Growing in our walk with God
Over the last couple of months, I’ve really tried to put God first every morning. And it has made all the difference in the world. Taking time with God first thing in the... »
New year promise: His unchanging presence
As we turn the page on the past year and enter into the new year, with all its promise and hope, uncertainties and unknowns, we can expect to experience change. The world... »
Forgive yourself and try again
Forgiveness is never easy, but often the person we have the hardest time forgiving is ourselves. It’s so easy to remember all the times we made mistakes and let ourselves... »
Planning for the New Year
The New Year is a good time to clean our spiritual binoculars and get a vision for what’s ahead. The “Big Five” in Africa refers to the five most iconic and sought-after... »
Christmas love, joy, and promise
Every year at Christmas, Christians the world over commemorate the wonders of the event of Jesus’ birth and how its impact has influenced the world and changed the course... »
The first Christmas
What Christmas commemorates is fundamental to the Christian faith. However, it’s not just for Christians. It affects everyone, and understanding what it means can radical... »
God’s Presence in Loneliness
The Bible tells us that God created humankind in His image, and in doing so, He created us for relationship (Genesis 1:27). He Himself exists eternally in relationship—Go... »