God loves you just for yourself. His love isn’t based on what you do, or how much you have accomplished, or how many good works you have done. He loves you simply because you are His child. If you’re ever in doubt, think about the crucifixion of Jesus. Luke 23:35-37...
Listen to the Devotional John Wesley was six years old when the fire broke out in the frame house where he and his large family lived. It was one of the most vivid memories of his life. John was trapped on the second floor, unable to get out. He stood at the...
Sometimes I wonder if anyone is content with anything. There is always something more, something better, something faster, something newer. Multitudes of dating websites advertise “We can find that perfect person for you. Maybe you should dump the current one and...
We often mistake volume for conviction or aggression for confidence. But real wisdom doesn’t clamor for attention—it calmly creates clarity. It listens, pauses, and leads from within. True wisdom whispers. It doesn’t overpower; it influences. It doesn’t impose; it...
Listen to the Devotional The full-page ad in the newspaper has troubled me for weeks. Pictured in color was a beautiful young woman radiating intelligence, beauty, and charm. Beneath was the caption, “Character may be imitated. Leadership, however, is...
A transformation occurs when we identify ourselves with Jesus on the cross—that we died with Him. And because God raised His beloved Son from the dead, we are miraculously raised to life with Him! Romans 6:5-7 says: Since we have been united with him in his death, we...
Nobody likes criticism. I don’t. You probably don’t either. Yet we do get criticized sometimes—and it’s never enjoyable. Criticism is: disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. The person who says, “Oh, it doesn’t bother me to be...
Ed Landry doesn’t believe that we should ever waste trials or difficulties. He says that what we think are the worst of times can actually be the best of times. Ed was on a plane when he turned to the man next to him and asked, “How are you?” The man proceeded to...
Learning is essential. It stretches our thinking, sharpens our reasoning, and fuels innovation. Every lesson we absorb reshapes the way we understand the world and ourselves. But there's a deeper pursuit beyond gathering information—one that protects, anchors, and...
The Bible talks a lot about wealth and money. There are roughly 2,350 verses that discusses money, possessions, and related topics. 11 out of the 39 parables that Jesus told involved money! Obviously, importante ke God ang issue na ito. Today, the question posed at us...