Christianity is based on the event of Jesus’ resurrection. Eyewitnesses seeing Jesus after he died and was buried provide further proof that Jesus had risen from the dead. In fact, many people encountered Jesus after his resurrection from the dead. John 20:11-18 Mary was standing outside the tomb crying, and as she wept, she stooped…
When you were a child, how did you spend your free time? Playing sports with friends in the neighborhood? Reading books under a favorite tree? Pretending to be a great explorer? Serving your stuffed animals tea? Childhood passions give us a glimpse into the uniqueness of each person. God creates each person to be a…
Did you know that more than 43 million individuals speak Spanish as a first language in the United States? That’s about 13 percent of the population. Right now, Spanish-speaking individuals are searching for courage in the midst of chaos. A female inmate desperately longs to hear her heart language in a meaningful way. A male…
Have you ever hiked a rugged trail through the forest? My sister and I went hiking a few months ago at a state park in the mountains of Tennessee. We rambled up steep trails composed more of rocks than dirt, scrambled over boulders, and stepped around or over fallen trees. At other times we found…
The following is a sneak peek of the first session of our in-depth study of the book of James via Instagram Live (@GodGivesCourage). Join Courage For Life each Wednesday beginning February 16 at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT), where we will walk verse-by-verse through the book of James. This live session will last less…
At times he deeply regretted his lack of self-control. A fisherman by trade, Simon Peter worked long hours alongside his brother Andrew sailing across the Sea of Galilee. Sometimes they worked through the night hoping to haul in nets full of tilapia or carp. Outgoing and passionate in his beliefs, Simon Peter was also outspoken…
“But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?” Isaiah 43:18-19a, NLT Has anyone ever asked, “What’s new with you?” How would you answer this question? Would you share about new…
Does it really matter what translation of the Bible we read? Have you ever wondered why there are so many translations of our English Bible? Are you curious about how we got them or which translation is the best? If you’ve never asked these questions, you should. It’s a fascinating story and one that I…
Hope is the necessary ingredient for thriving. It’s the foundation we need to heal our relationships, undertake challenges, and pursue our God-given dreams. No matter where we live, what job we have, or what background we come from ––– there’s one thing we all have in common ––– we all want and need to wake…