The promise of "God with us" is fulfilled through the incarnation, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus's life and sacrifice demonstrate God's love, commitment, and presence ...

The 40 days before Easter are observed by many Christians as the Season of Lent. The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday where we are reminded of our fallen, sinful human mortality and our inevitable ...

The author of Psalm 132 places importance on the ark, the temple, David’s throne and the mercy God shows. These things, which were very important to the Old Testament people of God, point forward to ...

Few verses are as well-known as Proverbs 3:5-6. Many of us – myself included – have made them our life verses. We meditate on the truths they remind us of and seek to order our lives around their ...

In a recent wedding ceremony, I was once again reminded of the seriousness and the strength found within those vows the bride and groom speak to each other. We know ...

It is the promise that provides the foundation for a continuing relationship with God. A gift provides no guarantee for a relationship. In Jesus’ parable, the Prodigal Son told his father: “I want my ...

Abraham trusted God’s promise that though his wife was barren, he would be the father of many. Yet he was no different than we are and at different points his trust in God wavered. He doubted God’s ...

In Isaiah 41, God is comforting Israel concerning their relationship with Himself. The Lord said, “You are my servant; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; ...

The book of Genesis tells the account of God giving Abraham the charge to leave his country and start a journey to possess a land “flowing with milk and honey” — the Promised Land. On the 15th chapter ...

Throughout scripture by way of God's prophets and writers, He has instructed humanity how to live and how not to live. God has given us warnings of the consequences to those of us who reject his ways ...