The Savior who Empathizes | John 11
When our prayers are unanswered, it is easy to think that God doesn’t care. But in John 11, when Martha and Mary were heartbroken over the death of their brother Lazarus, Jesus wept with them. Read to learn more about the heart of our Savior who empathizes with us.
We may stumble, but we will not fall | Luke 22:31-61
Nobody is immune to stumbling in our spiritual journey. Even Peter the apostle denied Jesus three times shortly before the death of his beloved Lord and mentor. Yet in Luke 22, we see how Jesus made provisions for Peter to ensure that although he may stumble, he would not fall. May this passage be an encouragement to us this Easter.
A Bigger Heart | Luke 15
The parable of the prodigal son is a familiar parable that teaches us about God’s unconditional love and acceptance for everyone, as well as the heart God wants His children to have. Read to find out how this parable may encourage you today.
The Danger of Having Arrived | Joshua 23
There is probably nothing more exciting than achieving our goals. But the moment of success is also a dangerous time in our journey to love and follow God. Read to find out how Joshua, the leader who led the Israelites into the promised land, encouraged God’s people in his farewell speech.
The freedom Jesus promised | Matthew 4
We often feel helpless in the face of temptation. But the story of Jesus’s victory over the devil’s temptation gives us an interesting look into the power and freedom that Jesus has gifted us through His sacrifice on the cross. Let us learn from the founder and perfecter of our faith this Christmas season.
Seeing beyond Rejections ｜ 1 Samuel 29—31
Rejection is always a hard pill to swallow. But in 1 Samuel 29—31, we are given an important lesson from the story of David on how to move forward from these difficult situations. Read to find out how we may see beyond rejections in life.
How much do you long for God’s presence? ｜ Exodus 33
Have you ever longed for the presence of God? Moses and the Israelites had the blessing of God’s presence with them while they journeyed through the wilderness, but that almost was not the case. Read to find out how Moses convinced God to continue the journey with them, and what we can learn from this story.
The Blessing of Detour ｜ Exodus 13
Detours are an inevitable part of life that often leaves us impatient and frustrated. But in Exodus 13, we are given a glimpse of the reason why God led Israel on a detour into the wilderness. Read to find out how it may help us tackle the detours in our own life.
When we struggle to trust God ｜ Genesis 15
We all experience moments when we struggle to trust God. What we may not know, however, is how God reacts to these moments. Let us take a look at an episode in Abraham’s life, and see how the moment unfolds.
The Search for a Calm and Quiet Soul ｜ Lesson from Psalm 131
Want to know the secret to a calm and quiet heart? Read our article on Psalm 131 on King David's secret to having the calm and quiet heart of a weaned child.
Spiritual Gift and Love — the Unexpected Lesson from Encanto
So often we have built our identity on our gifts and abilities. But we are precious before we are useful, because Jesus died for us while we were still His enemies. Read to find out how the Disney animation Encanto unexpectedly reminds us about our identity in God, and how to use our spiritual gifts in a way that pleases God.
A Perfect Little Psalm ｜ Psalm 100
Psalm 100 is the perfect little psalm to show us how we ought to walk with God. Read now to see what it tells us about who God is, who we are, and how we should live, all in the span of 5 verses!