Jesus told the disciples to get into the boat and go to the other side. They were not out of God’s will—they were in the boat because Jesus told them to be there.

A while back, I wrote a devotional about “going through the go-throughs.” You know what I mean—those things that show up in life that you didn’t plan for.

God’s desire is to elevate us—not so we can become better than others, but so our lives can reflect His goodness and bring glory to Him.

I love the story of Paul and Silas and how they praised God at midnight. They were hurting, imprisoned, and chained, yet they chose to worship.

Just inside the Promised Land the children of Israel came face to face with a huge obstacle: the River Jordan.

Have you ever felt like something was standing between you and God?

At its core, Mercy is forgiveness. In the Bible, mercy is extended to an offender in the form of forgiveness or to the suffering in the form of healing or other comfort.

There are times when we look back and realize that what we thought was impossible, God made possible.

Are your feet carrying good news? Ephesians 6:15 tells us to have our feet “shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace.”

When we look at the world around us, it is easy to see a lack of integrity—in our leaders, our culture, our workplaces, and even in our relationships.

There was a story that Ed put in our book, “For the Love of God,” that I wanted to share with you today.

I have learned that sometimes saying “yes” to God means stepping into something you never expected.

A pioneer is someone who goes first into unfamiliar territory, opening a path and preparing the way for others to follow.

I love that this Scripture reminds us that God is the source of hope. Our hope does not have to depend on what is happening around us.

We all go through challenges, trials, and difficult seasons in our lives. Even ministers are not exempt.

I believe God places dreams, visions, and desires in our hearts. It’s that thing that stirs something deep within you and gives you a desire to make a difference.

I have heard that one of the deepest human fears is being left alone.

I have been asked several times if worry is a sin. Romans 14:23 says that anything that is not of faith is sin.

When hard times come—and they will—we may be tempted to lower our expectations and settle for less than God desires for us.

Are you fighting a battle you're afraid you won't win? You won't, if you're depending on yourself.