Faith Trust and Believing in God

Why do many people find it so hard to believe that God really loves them and wants to care for them? It may seem like a risky venture to put our faith in God, but it’s not intended to be a leap in the dark while hoping for a soft landing. True faith in Him…

A Great Storm Coming Over the World

Almost two thousand years ago, Jesus miraculously fed five thousand people in a desert place (see Matthew 14:14-21), and then compelled “…His disciples to get into a ship, and to go before Him to the other side [of the Sea of Galilee]…while He sent the multitudes away, He went up into the mountain apart to pray,…

Where Should Our Hope Rest?

What is it that we are searching for? Is it for peace, joy and hope in our life? Is it what Jesus is looking for, or for something that will satisfy ourself? If we look to ourself for hope, we won’t find it. When a personal or world crisis occurs, thinking positively without living godly…

The Flood, Faith and Fear

Noah was born in a time when the human race had sunk to an extremely low and corrupt state. His parents hoped his birth was a sign that reform was coming, yet their hopes were greatly disappointed. “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord” (Genesis 6:8). God announced to him that He…

Wrestle Darkness or Yield to Light

What is light? “God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). Jesus said “…I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12). But He also said, “If therefore the light that is…

Our Faith—Not Quantity but Quality

A line in an old Gospel song about our faith says, “Faith, faith, faith you don’t need a whole lot, just use what you’ve got.” Jesus said, “…for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and…

Jesus Is Here — Abandon the Safety Net

Many of us have at least one item in our possession that we hold onto for security. It might be a particular article of clothing, a piece of jewelry, an official document, some kind of correspondence or a card, or it could even be just a toy, book, or stuffed animal. For some, it is…

Is Jesus the Focus of Our Faith?

Where is the main focus of our faith? Is it in the head of a religious organization, or maybe the person speaking at a church service? Is it in what is written in the Bible or our effort spent in reading it? Is it in the actions of an alluring individual healing the sick? Is…

When We Trust in Jesus Our Anchor is Secure

Our journey through life often resembles a turbulent sea voyage, where storms of adversity threaten us. In these moments of turmoil, our faith is tested, and we must choose where to place our trust. Just as a skilled captain relies on his experience and instincts to navigate treacherous waters, we too can find guidance and…