C.J. Stroud's contract situation with the Houston Texans is a topic of discussion, with some fans hoping he'll be traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Meanwhile, Tony Shaloub discusses his new show American Classic and his experiences growing up in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The FIFA World Cup is also on the horizon, with fans planning their summer trips and considering listing their spaces on Airbnb. [... more]

God sees us as his special treasure, chosen and royal, a holy nation, and a people for his own possession. We are not ordinary, but extraordinary, made valuable by our belonging to him. We are called to proclaim his excellencies and advertise his heroic deeds, reminding others of our miraculous inclusion and pardon through faith in Jesus Christ. [... more]

The benefits of the Lord are indeed great and marvelous, including forgiveness, healing, redemption, and glorification. God's mercy is infinite and enduring, and He forgives all iniquities, cleanses us from all sin, and redeems our life from destruction. His greatest benefit is the gift of salvation by His mercy. [... more]

The book of Deuteronomy is a single sermon by Moses, aiming to help believers understand how the Lord leads His people. It's a book about the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua, pointing to the critical nature of leadership and ultimately to Christ as the King and greater Joshua. The book is full of spiritual help and is full of Jesus. [... more]

Throughout Scripture, God accomplished glorious things, and His people responded in song, ultimately leading to a mighty song of praise to Him for salvation, where redeemed individuals gather around the throne of God and His Son, our Redeemer. [... more]

The story of a young man who turns his back on his father's love and then returns home, symbolizing the human desire to be loved and the transformative power of God's love. Through the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus teaches that repentance and surrender to God's love can lead to forgiveness, acceptance, and a deeper understanding of one's purpose in life. [... more]

God's hand is on us, guiding us through life's challenges and uncertainties. He knows every detail about us, from our deepest fears to our most frequent anxieties. His presence is with us always, and He is aware of every path we take, every decision we make, and every struggle we face. We can find comfort in His words, 'You are fearfully and wonderfully made,' and trust in His ability to lead us in the way of righteousness. [... more]

Chuck Swindahl opens Psalm 139, revealing timeless treasures that calm anxious hearts and speak directly to our deepest needs. This ancient hymn reassures us of God's engagement in our lives, providing comfort and hope in a fast-paced world filled with uncertainty and fear. [... more]

Mary's hymn, the Magnificat, reveals her unique experience of being the mother of Jesus and teaches us about God's character, including his mercy, strength, and holiness. As we reflect on this song, we are reminded of the importance of faith and worship in our lives, and how we can respond to God's presence in our lives with reverence and adoration. [... more]

The Bible describes marvelous things as events that generate awe or wonder, often referring to miracles or unexpected occurrences. The Lord Jesus Christ performed one of his most amazing miracles, making perfect eyes for a man born blind, yet the Pharisees refused to believe. Similarly, modern intellectuals reject the evidence of a personal creator in favor of chance origin, demonstrating their unwilling ignorance and lack of excuse. [... more]

Doug and Nicole Neubauer share their personal story of how God used their struggles with COVID and marriage to lead them into marriage ministry and podcasting, highlighting the importance of faith, healing, and the Holy Spirit's guidance in their journey. [... more]

Jesus' royal heritage is rooted in his genealogy, which demonstrates his royal lineage and character. His virgin birth bypasses the curse of Jeconiah, allowing him to inherit the throne. Jesus' gracious nature is evident in the choice of his ancestors, including sinful men and women, and his power to be king is shown in his unique birth. He is also acknowledged as king by non-Jewish kingmakers from the East and decreed to be king by God Himself. [... more]

The biblical concept of blindness and hardened hearts is explored, citing examples from Romans 11 and the story of Pharaoh in Exodus, highlighting how unbelief can lead to spiritual blindness and the importance of seeking spiritual sight through faith in Jesus. [... more]

The Christian faith is based on the historical fact of Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead, and to enter heaven, one must be born again through a spiritual rebirth, which is a supernatural cleansing and renewal given by God through His Spirit. [... more]

The restoration of the Holy Land is a theme that runs throughout the scriptures, from the consequences of not being faithful to God's covenant to the promise of a new beginning. The land is not just a stage, but an active participant in our ongoing relationship with God, and its desolation and exile are a result of our disobedience. However, God's word and knowledge are the root of our existence, and remembering and living in accordance with them is the key to redemption and a life of faithfulness to God. [... more]

King David reflects on God's majestic attributes, including his omniscience and omnipresence, and is driven to introspection, recognizing his own sinfulness and yearning to follow the omniscient God. [... more]

The Bible describes marvelous moms as having worth, wholeness, workmanship, wealth management, willingness to serve, watchfulness, and wisdom. They are characterized by their ability to anticipate needs, manage resources, and provide guidance and support to their families. [... more]

Derek Thomas explores the profound promise in Romans 8:28, explaining how God's sovereignty and future grace guarantee the ultimate good for Christians, even in the midst of challenges and hardships. [... more]

God has a wonderful plan for a new heaven and a new earth where we will have a tangible, concrete place to satisfy our deepest desires in perfect relationships, meaningful work, and intimacy with God. We will have a new kind of relationship with God, where we will see him face to face and have no sin, and a new kind of relationship with sin, where it will be gone and the evil that went with it. We will experience complete satisfaction, satisfaction with God, with ourselves, with others, and with the environment, and we will have a new city, a perfect environment, where we will enjoy amazing food, people, and experiences. [... more]

The rapture is a sudden transformation of believers, both dead and alive, who will be changed and made incorruptible in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye. This event is closely tied to the end times and the return of Jesus Christ, who will descend from heaven with a shout, the voice of an archangel, and the trumpet of God, raising the dead in Christ first and then catching up the living to meet the Lord in the air. [... more]