Sometimes a lesson comes from the least likely places. When reading and hearing the verse above from the message on Sunday, immediately the story of “The Little Red Hen” comes to mind. The story is an old fable that teaches children the value of taking initiative and working hard. In...

In life, challenges can seem overwhelming—sometimes as vast as the hills or mountains that tower over us. When faced with such difficulties, we are often tempted to look around for help in all the wrong places, people, resources, or even our own strength. But Psalm 121 offers a different perspective....

The LORD hates those who stir up dissension among brothers (Proverbs 6:19). The Holy Spirit warns believers that if we keep on biting and devouring one another, we will destroy each other (Galatians 5:15). We often think that the interests of peace and cooperation are best served when we remain...

It is time for the enemy’s assignment to be canceled! The enemy comes to scatter, so as to divide, discourage, and oppress but God says that He will return with mercy and send in the builders. The enemy brings in his demolition crew to destroy the saints, to destroy faith,...

All nations have cycles of peace and prosperity that turn downward into war, famine, and plague. And even if the nation as a whole enjoys peace, we may find ourselves, like Joseph, at the bottom of a well or denied justice in a real or metaphorical prison. Jesus guarantees that...