God's grace

We Must Be Accountable to God

We Must Be Accountable to God

Paul exposed their delusions to Timothy, who was pastoring the Ephesian Christian community: “The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions” (1 Timothy 1:5-7).

In so doing, they rejected biblical truth that is “not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted” (vv. 9–11).

Why Tonight's 'Christmas Star' Is Such Good News

Why Tonight's 'Christmas Star' Is Such Good News

Tonight, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the sky and will appear to us as one body. They will seem closer than they have since the 12000s and will shine brighter. While this is not the same star that led the magi to Christ, the timing of tonight’s celestial event points to that birth in a way that is especially significant. My wife and I were discussing this fact yesterday and she noted: “How wonderful that God would give us such a sign of his presence in this year of all years.” 

What Joni Eareckson Tada Has Learned from Nearly 53 Years in a Wheelchair: A Powerful Statement that Can Guide Us to God's Best

What Joni Eareckson Tada Has Learned from Nearly 53 Years in a Wheelchair: A Powerful Statement that Can Guide Us to God's Best

If God can design a leaf, he can design your life. If he could redeem Joni Eareckson Tada’s tragedy, he can redeem your circumstances. As with her, he has a design for you that is uniquely fitted for your kingdom assignment.

Who You Are Is Not What You Do, But What You Do Reflects Who You Are

Who You Are Is Not What You Do, But What You Do Reflects Who You Are

Our true identity is defined not by what we do but by what God has done. Our status is found not in our performance but in his grace. At the same time, however, who we are should be manifested by what we do.

How to Experience Omnipotence Today

How to Experience Omnipotence Today

Christians around the world announced on Easter Sunday that Jesus is “risen indeed.” The grief of watching his execution and burial on Good Friday pales into the glorious sunrise of his resurrection from the grave on the third day.

Now the risen Christ wants to infuse us with this same resurrection power by the Spirit who indwells all Christians (1 Corinthians 3:16). Tragically, many of us who believe in Easter Sunday live as though it is still Good Friday.

Prince Harry to Meet with Queen Elizabeth Today: A Spiritual Look at the Royal Family

Prince Harry to Meet with Queen Elizabeth Today: A Spiritual Look at the Royal Family

Prince Harry and his wife, Duchess Meghan Markel announced that they will be taking a step back as senior members of the royal family. As concerns grow about the royal duos' struggles with mental health, the two are set to discuss options regarding their positions in the royal family with the Queen on Monday.