Tag Archives: Good News

When Friends Fail You

Few moments in Scripture are more painful than watching Jesus betrayed by one disciple and denied by another. One hands Him over with a kiss.The other swears he never knew Him. Both were part of the Twelve. Both walked with … Continue reading

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The Gospel to All Nations — A Mission with an End in View

“And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.” — Matthew 24:14 (NLT) These words of Jesus are among the most sweeping … Continue reading

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“For Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen”: What Did Jesus Mean?

(Matthew 22:14) Few of Jesus’ statements are as sobering—or as clarifying—as this one: “For many are called, but few are chosen.” It appears at the end of the Parable of the Wedding Banquet, and it forces us to wrestle with … Continue reading

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Am I Going To Heaven?

The question of how we can know we are going to heaven is one of the most important anyone can ask. Many people wonder about eternity, hoping for heaven but uncertain if they will be there. The good news from … Continue reading

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The Harvest Is Ready, but the Workers Are Few

Jesus once looked at the crowds around Him and spoke words that are just as relevant today as they were then: “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of … Continue reading

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How God Speaks to Those He Loves — Even When He Corrects Them

One of the most misunderstood truths in the Christian life is this: God’s correction is not rejection.In fact, Scripture teaches the opposite. God speaks most clearly—and sometimes most firmly—to those He loves. We live in a culture that often equates … Continue reading

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Why People All Over the Earth Celebrate the Birth of Jesus

Every year, across continents and cultures, billions of people pause to celebrate the birth of Jesus. From candlelit cathedrals to simple homes, from grand concerts to quiet family gatherings, Christmas is marked in ways both joyful and reverent. But why … Continue reading

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The Night God Came Near

Luke 2 tells one of the most familiar stories in Scripture. Because we’ve heard it so often, it’s easy to miss how startling it really is. This is not just the birth of a baby—it is the moment God stepped … Continue reading

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Sharing God’s Promise of Abundant Life

One of the most powerful themes in Paul’s second letter to Timothy is purpose. Paul writes with clarity and conviction about why he lives, why he preaches, and why he endures hardship. In 2 Timothy, he makes this simple yet … Continue reading

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The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength

There is a short but powerful line tucked into the book of Nehemiah that has strengthened God’s people for thousands of years: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10). It’s a sentence we quote often, yet many … Continue reading

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