Most of us long to be in genuine relationships. God created us with this need, as we were not meant to live in isolation. But healthy friendships don’t just happen. They require effort. Yesterday, in ...

When most people hear the word church, the first thing they think of is a certain type of building. But it’s so much more than that. The church is not merely a place for social action or fellowship, ...

As we head into the last months of the year, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect. Have you been sustained by God’s peace this year? Or has relationship conflict been a source of trouble and ...

Is being a royal really so great? Queen Esther probably wouldn’t say so. She likely would have agreed with the assessment by 18th-century writer Hannah More—that to wear a crown requires one to “sink ...

Prayer is not optional for a Christian. In fact, Jesus considered it essential, even for Himself. Though He was God’s Son, He still took time to be alone with His Father in prayer. His disciples saw ...

If you’ve ever tried to ignore the Lord’s commands or silence the Holy Spirit’s conviction, you’ve probably learned the same lesson Jonah did. He disliked God’s instructions and attempted to avoid the ...

Spiritual gifts are a tremendous blessing from God. They are given to enable believers to serve for the good of the church, which is the body of Christ. But we are warned not to think more highly of ...

Jealousy is an emotion of displeasure over someone else’s good fortune. Constantly comparing ourselves to others leads to discontent, resentment, and bitterness. If these negative emotions remain ...

Patience is hard work! This is especially true when we are waiting on God, who keeps to His own timetable. But believers who trust Him to deliver can look forward to rich blessing. A person’s ...

Have you ever felt backed up against a wall with no way out? Although a situation like that is truly beyond what you can manage, it is not too big for God. In fact, if you could competently handle ...

Are you a good listener? It’s an essential skill in every relationship, and that includes our fellowship with God. Most of us are better at talking to Him than we are at listening. We’re quick to tell ...