Jesus is the Shepherd-King who knows us leads us, protects us, and gives Himself for us.
Christianity
When God Calls You by Name
When the Lord calls your name—through His Word, by His Spirit, in the quiet of the night or the ordinary duties of the day—answer as Samuel did!
The Gift That Quiets Anxiety
Jesus speaks to anxious disciples who were fretting over food, clothing, and the uncertainties of tomorrow and reveals to them the heart of His Father.
When Your Heart Wants Its Own Way
Scripture: Judges 21:25 “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” It is easy to read these words and wonder how God’s people could have wandered so far from Him. Yet, if we’re honest, we recognize the same struggle in our own hearts. We want … Continue reading When Your Heart Wants Its Own Way
When Your Resources Seem Inadequate
Judges 7:1–15 Have you ever faced a situation and wondered if you had what it takes to get through it? Perhaps you lack the strength, wisdom, or resources you need. You know what God has called you to do, but you feel inadequate for the task. In Judges 7, Gideon knew that feeling. He gathered … Continue reading When Your Resources Seem Inadequate
Running to Win the Prize
The Christian life is a race worth running well. But if you’ve walked with the Lord for any length of time, you know how easy it is to grow distracted, become spiritually complacent, or lose sight of what matters most.
Underneath Are the Everlasting Arms
There is a moment in every life when the ground gives way. A diagnosis. A loss. A fear that will not quiet down at 3 a.m. In that moment, the question is never theological—it's desperate: Where do I go?
The Rhythm of the Christian Life
“The life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” — Galatians 2:20 The Christian life is not lived on autopilot. Nor is it sustained by willpower, religious performance, or good intentions. It is lived by faith—moment by moment, day … Continue reading The Rhythm of the Christian Life
God Is Able to Raise Him from the Dead
This is the gift the Old Testament gives us on Holy Saturday. It is a long, patient, accumulated testimony. God is a God who provides in the place of sacrifice. He breathes life into the valley of death and will not abandon his holy one to the grave.
The Ongoing Usefulness of the Cross
The crucified and risen Savior is both the message we proclaim and the strength by which we serve.
