Have you poured your heart, identity, and affections into something that can be threatened by the moths, by the rust of the earth, by thieves who break in and steal? 

A verse you've read fifty times can suddenly knock the wind out of you on the fifty-first, not because the words changed, but because you did.

Like all biblical genealogies, Genesis 5 is more than a list of names. Let it encourage you that God is working through your life’s ordinary details in his own perfect timing.

When we find ourselves feeling hurt or confused over God’s plans or answers, we too can follow the example of Mary and treasure up the promises of God in our own hearts.

It is the Spirit that enables me to engrave God’s Word on my heart. 

The beauty of the Christian gospel is that because of the empty tomb left by our crucified and risen Savior, you know eventually that boat will make it to the land, where you’ll never have to worry about the monsters of the sea ever again.

Instead of picturing yourself at the starting line, remember, the Christian life is likened to a long race. Run with your eyes fixed on Jesus (Heb. 12:1-2), and before you fix yourself on a Bible-reading plan, look for Jesus in the book of Revelation.

Christ entered a dark world. Not the inner-city darkness that fills a room with faint beams of streetlights and occasional headlights flashing as vehicles pass. He entered darkness that you can feel.

The easiest way to not crave unhealthy candy bars and fast food is to have a full belly of better food.

The Bible has so many wonderful, God-inspired flavors that we don’t have to worry about the manna of the Word ever going stale.