The Bible helps us sort through the endless stream of messages coming at us every day. It teaches us to discern what is true or false, wise or foolish, good or evil, eternal or temporary.

I was never called to be a human shield against the flaming arrows of the evil one. Instead, I was called to carry a spiritual shield of faith in Christ, the One who has already overcome the darkness of the world.

When we chase imagined versions of our lives—perfect relationships, flawless bodies, effortless success—we miss the goodness of the real life Jesus came to give us that’s right in front of us.

Perhaps Jesus chose the profession of Carpenter when He came to earth because He loves to restore things so much.

Who but the Son of God could so intimately know and meet the needs of my dear friend and her children before she even asked? Who else could lavish love like this?

Lord, is there any way I can know you better without reading the Bible? This prayer of my heart was actually quite sincere…

Only His arms outstretched on the cross could open the gates of heaven with one hand and capture the keys to the gates of hell with the other.

Long before you were born—long before anyone was born—Jesus existed. And long after you fade from the earth Jesus will still exist and be the same yesterday, today, and forever.

The outward appearance of our lives can seem deceitfully important and we may find ourselves spending enormous amounts of time keeping up the image we want other people to see. But the scriptures teach that what matters to God…

When I finally read what Jesus actually said, I was surprised. The Jesus in the Bible didn’t just claim to love me…