Category: Devotion

David is remembered as a great king and leader, poet and musician, courageous warrior and tender shepherd, sinner and man after God’s own heart. But I doubt any of us would regard David as a man of science.

The Psalms exemplify the kind of personal relationship that the true and living God wants his people to have with him. God doesn’t listen to us through a speaker system or watch us perform on a screen.

Although many offenses committed against us should be overlooked to promote peace and unity, some problems are too important and need to be discussed before great harm ensues.

For a Christian, the gospel provides the model, the motivation and the power to resolve conflict and learn the skills of peacemaking.

God has entrusted to mere men the awesome privilege and responsibility of loving, leading, nurturing, and cherishing an imperfect woman in the same way that Christ loves his church.

Another Valentine’s Day is upon us! You may be excited about your plans for romance, or the day may be just another reminder of the growing chasm separating you from your spouse.

Do you long to be fruitful, like a well-watered tree in unsettled times? Do you wish for strength in the time of crisis, and even more to share with others as you bear fruit for the Lord?

As far as it is possible with me, how can I live at peace with this person?” (Rom 12:18). Peace isn’t always possible, but God is pleased with our efforts to be reconciled with everyone.

Most of us are not born peacemakers, but becoming a skilled peacemaker is not an optional extra in the Christian life. In my own case, even minor conflicts stress me out and I tend to seek out escape routes...