Theme of the Day: On The Privilege And Purpose Of Prayer In a sense, prayer comes naturally to us. We want so we ask. We hurt so we cry out. We are frustrated so we vent. We are blessed so we give thanks. What does not come naturally, however, is a proper understanding of the […]

Theme of the Day: On The One Thing Needed We might object to Jesus’ words. There seems to be more than one true need. We need water, food, clothing, shelter, friendship, etc. Yet, what Jesus said is true. Because only one thing—the gospel—can create and sustain the faith that makes one God’s dear child and […]

Theme of the Day: On A Neighbor In Need We tend to think of distraction and focus as opposites. If someone is focused, they are not easily distracted. If someone is focused, every decision is calculated. Apart from Christ that type of focus spells disaster for our neighbor. We may dismiss the needs of our […]

Theme of the Day: On The Want For Workers In recent weeks we’ve heard that believers serve as a witness for Christ. However, Scripture teaches that there is also a need for individuals for whom gospel proclamation is their full-time focus. These workers are called by God himself through the Church to proclaim law and […]

Theme of the Day: On Christ’s Call For Commitment Jesus wants followers who are all in . . . who love him above all things . . . who would be willing to leave everything else behind if that were what it would take to be with him. We simply do not have it inside […]

Theme of the Day: On The Mission Right Before Us We tend to think of mission work as being “over there,” something done in a far-away place. It is good and right to support foreign mission work with our prayers and offerings. However, we must not take our eyes off the mission that is right […]

Theme of the Day: On The Mystery And Majesty Of Our God At the top of the list of things worthy of our undivided attention: God. That does not mean if we focus long and hard, we will understand all there is to know about God. For example, Scripture teaches that there is one God […]

Theme of the Day: Christ Sends His Spirit Jesus ascended into heaven. That does not mean the gospel has ceased to spread around the world. For Jesus promised to send another advocate to represent God to the world: the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is the constant companion of believers in these Last Days. We conclude […]

Theme of the Day: Christ Unites His Church The church’s unity is built on truths that transcend outward differences. Through faith in Christ, every member of the church is united with him. Through faith in Christ, every member of the church is washed clean of every sin. As a result, through faith in Christ, every […]

Theme of the Day: We Have Deep And Lasting Joy Conventional wisdom says that joy is a direct result of circumstance. Therefore, if we don’t have joy, our circumstances need to change. But Jesus offers a joy that is superior. It is not a product of circumstance; it’s a product of Easter. Easter proves that […]