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We may find ourselves in dark and distressing times, but the Bible says that God has a plan. It is a plan to give us a future with hope. That plan unfolds through Jesus Christ, who triumphs over evil and death. The plan unfolds further through us, as we put our trust in Christ,... Read More →

Jesus told a parable about a trader looking for fine pearls. He was searching for the best. Jesus urges us to do this spiritually – to seek what is of ultimate worth. The trader found a pearl of extraordinary value, and when he did so, he gave everything that he had in order to... Read More →

God works through all sorts of families, to enable new generations to have faith. Sometimes God works through two devoted parents, like Joseph and Mary. Sometimes God works through one believing parent, like Eunice, the mother of Timothy, who was raised by his mother in faith,... Read More →

What is your true identity? Are you just a material creature in a meaningless world? Are you what others think you are, which may be less than wonderful? Are you the sum of all the very imperfect things you have done? Or are you who God says you are? “The Spirit of God bears... Read More →

The Bible begins with the origin of all things: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth . . . (Genesis 1:1) The Bible concludes with a vision of the destiny of all things: “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth . . . (Revelation 21:1) God has a plan to le... Read More →

Lots of motivational speakers and financial advisers will encourage you to “keep your eye on the goal.” But what exactly is the goal? The great problem for many people is that they do not know what the goal in life is, or they have unworthy goals that actually lead nowhere. Jesus... Read More →

We have been destined according to the purpose of God who accomplishes all things according to His counsel and will. Ephesians 1:11 You have a God-given destiny! This is the powerful proclamation of the New Testament. In an age when so many think that life is simply random and... Read More →