Purpose & Identity

Twice in the Bible believers are referred to as “pilgrims.” The apostle Peter wrote, “Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul” (1 Peter 2:11). The author of Hebrews also used this term to describe the Patriarchs: “These all died in faith, not having received the…

When some Christians hear the words “forgive” or “forgiveness,” it might bring up feelings of grief, painful memories or bitterness and resentment toward others. Yet, other believers feel warmth in their hearts, followed by relief and the joy of reconciliation. But the one thing believers who cannot find it in their hearts to forgive those…

Believers must live and move in a spirit of faith. Faith comes from hearing the Word of God, knowing God and growing in our understanding of who He is, His power, His abilities, His motives, His heart and His values. The way to love God is to know God. As you come to know Him,…

I remember in 1980 a song was released by John Lennon after years of anguish and reclusion in his personal life. The song was called “Starting Over,” and it captured the readiness in his heart to embrace a fresh start both personally and professionally and move on with life. Sadly, however, Lennon was shot dead…

God’s Word is timeless, eternal and cannot return void. Marilyn Hickey, in one of her classic teachings, explains why your most important asset is your attitude. Attitude is more important than facts. Your attitude is more important than your past, your education, your money, your circumstances, your failures, your successes and it’s more important that…

Do we all have an appointed or chosen time to die? Does God control the timing of death, and when it happens is it always His will? We have all heard it said, “You never know when it’s your time” or “God took him home.” When a baby dies they say that God must have…

Religion in the Netherlands was historically dominated by Christianity between the 10th and 20th centuries. In the late 19th century, roughly 60% of the population was Calvinist and 35% was Catholic. That was before its dalliance with secularism. Now, a mere 100 years later, most Dutch people are in the firm grip of secular ideology…

Amidst a record level of Hispanic involvement in American politics, conservative activists and leaders from various faith-based organizations are highlighting the significant role that the Hispanic community is poised to play in preserving godly, conservative values in America. The recent panel discussion at the Family Research Council’s Pray Vote Stand Summit shed light on “The…

I want us to grasp this: The only reason we are a child of God is because of the fact that the Father sovereignly brought us to Himself. “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day” (John 6:44). Sometimes,…