Solomon's journal entries reflect on his search for truth and the importance of fearing God, worshiping, obeying, and preparing for the day of judgment. He warns against getting beyond the words of God and encourages believers to live a life of purpose and meaning by remembering their Creator and resolving to walk with God through life. [... more]

As we await the return of Jesus, we're called to trust in His grace, live in His peace, and reflect His gentleness in a world filled with anxiety and fear. The righteous king prophesied by Isaiah has come, and his presence brings life-giving rivers of water, quenching the thirst of our souls and fulfilling us with His promise of salvation. [... more]

God filters out those of low courage and lower caliber by testing their ability to serve Him effectively, as seen in the story of Gideon and the 300 men who lapped water without getting down on their knees. This example illustrates the importance of devotional habit, nearness to God, and faith in serving the Lord, and how these qualities are essential for spiritual warfare and victory. [... more]

The Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot, commemorates God's nearness and desire for a relationship with humanity. It foreshadows the Holy Spirit's indwelling presence in believers, providing an endless resource for living water. God's ultimate ambition is to shelter us with His presence, and He desires our gratitude and worship. By being intentional about gratitude and appointed times of thanksgiving, we can deepen our relationship with God and experience His goodness. [... more]

The Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, is a celebration of God's faithful nearness and presence with his people. This ancient feast foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. It also commemorates God's promise to bring his people out of the wilderness and into a place of rest, where they can dwell in his presence forever. [... more]

God's commandments reveal much about His character, and it's essential to know Him in the way He has made Himself known. The covenant He made with the people of Israel is rooted in history, and His rules are a reflection of His goodness, setting them apart from other nations. [... more]

A mother shares her personal experience of losing a child at 39 weeks of pregnancy and how she found comfort and hope in her Christian faith. She discusses the importance of community, scripture, and surrendering to God's sovereignty in the midst of suffering. [... more]

God's presence provides an unlimited supply of joy, protection, security, and deliverance even in the midst of our most severe adversity. To experience this, we must come and see the works of the Lord, recounting his past faithfulness and trusting in his future provision. We must also be still and know that He is God, surrendering our fears and doubts to His sovereignty. [... more]

Living in uncertain times, fear can grip our hearts, but God offers hope and refuge through Psalm 46, a classic passage about overcoming fear and finding strength in Him. [... more]

Fellowship with God is a reality that once we're converted, it never ends. The principles of fellowship include the provision of Jesus Christ, the pursuit of it through striving to stay in good fellowship with brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ, and the preciousness of it, which is a familial element to it, an intimacy, a sweetness about it. The practice of fellowship involves setting a time for uninterrupted nearness to God, finding a secluded place, and realigning one's perspective to be God's perspective. [... more]

God disciplines his children for disobedience, using means such as bad leaders to bring them back to Himself. A nation's willingness to repent is often delayed, but God is always near to deliver and restore. Spiritual maturity involves recognizing sin and confessing it immediately, while community effort and accountability are essential for deliverance and healing. [... more]

God's love and relationship with humanity is explored through the lens of Scripture, emphasizing the nearness of God and the transformative power of personal faith in Jesus Christ. [... more]

Grieving limitations and accepting boundaries can lead to a deeper understanding of God's nearness and the beauty in life's moments, even in the midst of pain and struggle. By being present and acknowledging our limitations, we can find contentment and a sense of purpose, and discover that God's presence is available to us right now, not just when our circumstances change. [... more]

Navigating suffering and pain in marriage, Kelly and Tabitha Kapic share their personal experiences with cancer and chronic pain, and how they've learned to find hope and identity in Christ. [... more]

Financial teacher and author Ron Blue discusses the paradox of prosperity, which suggests that having more wealth may not necessarily lead to greater contentment. He emphasizes the importance of living within one's means, saving for retirement, and managing debt effectively. The hosts also take calls from listeners seeking advice on financial planning and debt management. [... more]

We are in a fight for true Christmas joy, a joy that is meant to be shared, and is given to us by God. This joy is not just about feeling good, but about being filled with the Holy Spirit and having a deep faith in Christ. We need to fight for this joy, to reclaim it, and to multiply it in our lives and in the lives of those around us. We can see this joy in the lives of Mary and Elizabeth, who were filled with the Holy Spirit and had a deep faith in Christ. They were able to share this joy with each other, and it was multiplied in their lives. We can have this same joy in our lives, but we need to fight for it, to seek it, and to hold onto it. [... more]

The ancient promise of God's presence is a reminder that he is always with us, whether we feel it or not, and that his closeness can be known through faith. [... more]

The New Covenant offers a more substantial relationship with God, based on better promises and a new high priest, Jesus. Unlike the Old Covenant, which was externally imposed and based on human will and power, the New Covenant is internally implanted and based on God's will and power. The New Covenant brings nearness to God, making it possible for everyone to know Him, regardless of status or accomplishments. [... more]

Jesus' message highlights the deceptive nature of sin, emphasizing that it is detectable, dangerous, diverse, and deceptive, but ultimately dismissible through faith in Him. He laments the refusal of people to take the cure for sin, and encourages believers to seek God intentionally and cultivate a deeper relationship with Him. [... more]