While on earth, Jesus chose to veil His glory and limit His options. And that’s the key to how we can bring His message to the lost. As we learn why the cross can do what politics can’t, …

If you visit Gethsemane, you can see the ancient olive trees. It is a place for tears. There in the garden, Jesus asked the disciples to pray with Him. They fell asleep, causing the Savior to ask, &l…

In Gethsemane, Jesus roused His sleeping disciples, asking, “Could you not pray with Me one hour?” In this message, each of us is asked the same question. Will we covenant to set aside on…

Some opportunities have a limited time window. Jesus offered Himself to the nation Israel when entering Jerusalem on a donkey. They rejected Him, and the city was later destroyed. The triumphal entry…

Just one day after riding into Jerusalem, Jesus cursed a fig tree for not bearing fruit. As we learn more about this event, it’s clear that bearing godly fruit is very important to God. In this…

As we think of the resurrection of Jesus, we recall a doubting disciple who needed solid evidence before believing the Master was really alive. Jesus showed Thomas His wounded hands and side. He also…

Early on the disciples of Jesus argued over who would sit with Him in the kingdom. But when Jesus died, their dreams died. Their best-laid plans were in ruins. For some, they thought it seemed best t…

At Emmaus, the resurrected Jesus walked with disciples who were dejected and sorrowful, and they did not even recognize Him. But their hearts were strangely warmed by this passerby. Inviting Him to d…

The Psalmist cried out, “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (11:3). The family is under attack by the devil and his political cohorts, all determined to destroy…

The foundation of any society is the family, because families produce the next generation. Making marriage work lies at the bedrock, and this requires understanding the roles and responsibilities of …

In today’s culture, many women want to break the glass ceiling as they aspire to executive power and influence. But no position has more potential to influence the future than that of being a m…

There’s no better role model for motherhood than Mary, who struggled as a single mom with several children, including her firstborn: Jesus, the Son of God. Her calling as a mom shows us how cru…

Society confuses the natural roles of men and women. Extreme feminists want men to feel that it’s wrong to be masculine, which results in families with weak husbands or no husbands at all. What…

Rising crime and divorce rates bear sad testimony to families with poor male role models, or none at all. It’s vital that dads lead their families in the right direction. The next generation de…

The Supreme Court ruled the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional. There’s no doubt that marriage is under attack. Some question the purpose of marriage at all. Living together is becomin…

Have you ever felt buyer’s remorse? We all wonder if our large purchase was really the best choice. When it comes to marriage, there’s no place for buyer’s remorse. We have to let g…

Society says getting in debt is normal. If your credit card isn’t maxed out, you must not be using it correctly! As people feel they have to live beyond their means, debt is destroying all too …

For too many Christians, dependence on God has morphed into dependence on a credit card. Why go without when it’s so easy to just charge it? Why pray about a need when you can just go buy what …

Marriage is the one place where God intends for our natural drives to produce children. The Bible calls children “a heritage of the Lord, (and) the fruit of the womb a reward.” But what i…

Children are a wonderful blessing, but they can also be an immense challenge. Some are obedient and cooperative; others do their own thing no matter what mom and dad say. Let’s navigate the unc…

There’s danger in your house. With a single click, you and your family can access internet pornography on demand. Protecting your family from the evils of a technology we all need is a daunting…

In a previous era, people were far more likely to sit and talk than to isolate themselves in front of a screen. Technology, though valuable, is a tool that the enemy uses to addict all of us, and ste…