Tag Archives: Good News

Running the Race of Faith

(Hebrews 12:1–2) Life isn’t a sprint—it’s a long-distance race. The writer of Hebrews paints this vivid picture to remind us that following Jesus requires endurance, focus, and freedom from anything that slows us down.’ 1. We’re Not Running Alone The … Continue reading

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How to Become a Cheerful and Encouraging Person

“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.” — Proverbs 15:30 (NLT) There’s something beautiful about being around a genuinely cheerful person. Their presence seems to lift the room. Their words bring light where … Continue reading

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Be Encouraged, Paul: How God’s Word Sent the Gospel to Rome

“That night the Lord appeared to Paul and said, ‘Be encouraged, Paul. Just as you have been a witness to me here in Jerusalem, you must preach the Good News in Rome as well.’” – Acts 23:11 A Word in … Continue reading

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Good News for the Poor and Brokenhearted

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,for the Lord has anointed meto bring good news to the poor.He has sent me to comfort the brokenheartedand to proclaim that captives will be releasedand prisoners will be freed.He has sent … Continue reading

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Where Does Faith Come From?

Many people wonder how faith begins. Is it something we simply work up inside ourselves through determination or discipline? Is it the result of being raised in a Christian family? Or does it appear randomly in certain people but not … Continue reading

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Why Do We Still Sin Even When We Hate It?

Have you ever asked yourself this question: “Why do I still sin even when I hate it?” You’re not alone. The Apostle Paul wrestled with this very issue in Romans 7 when he wrote: “I don’t really understand myself, for … Continue reading

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Living the Gospel: Lessons from Paul’s Letter to Rome

Few books of the Bible have shaped the Christian faith as deeply as the book of Romans. Written by the Apostle Paul, this letter to the church in Rome unpacks the gospel in all its depth and beauty—and then shows … Continue reading

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What Really Matters

Life is full of distractions. We are constantly bombarded by opinions, choices, pressures, and expectations. Our calendars fill up. Our minds spin. Our hearts get tugged in a dozen directions. So when Paul says, “I want you to understand what … Continue reading

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It Is Finished: Understanding the Mission of Jesus

As Jesus hung on the cross in John 19:28, we read these powerful words: “Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture He said, ‘I am thirsty.’”And just a few verses later, He declared:“It is finished.” … Continue reading

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The Message and the Mission: Luke 24 and Our Call Today

At the end of Luke’s Gospel, Jesus appears to His disciples and offers them clarity about the message they are to carry into the world. He says: “It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority … Continue reading

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