Misguided zeal undermines the work of the Lord in any number of ways. Not infrequently, it produces unrealistic expectations, which…
When called to confront controversial issues, most of us will be tempted to sacrifice personal integrity in a misguided attempt…
The difference between sanctified ambition and human ambition is simple. Sanctified ambition originates in the heart of the Father and…
Although the crucifixion of Jesus appeared to be a tragic miscarriage of justice, it was not. He was not a…
After their children are grown and gone, many a parent realizes that for all of their good intentions, they have…
You can’t always control your circumstances or what others think about you or how they treat you, but you can…
I believe God is near even when I cannot sense His presence. I believe He loves me even when I…
As I prepare this devotion, my eyes are damp with tears and my heart hurts. Thirteen months ago, my wife…
When we succumb to temptation, we have a choice. We can deny our sin and pretend that we have not…
Marathoners talk of “breaking through the wall.” They run until they are on the verge of collapsing. By sheer determination…