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Gifts come in all shapes and sizes. But more important than the gift itself is the thought and attitude of the person who is giving. God reminds us in 2 Corinthians 9:7 that He loves and encourages a cheerful giver. When we give with a generous spirit, we show how our hearts have been transformed […]

We can all relate to the scene in The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow are walking through the dark forest repeating, “Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” They were scared. We each experience those scary and frustrating times in life when we don’t know what will happen next. […]

No one likes to experience pain, and yet many would agree that those tough times in life are exactly what makes people more resilient. Scripture compares the exile of the Israelites to a threshing sledge, a tool that tore apart the grain in order to separate what was edible. Watch as John Beck explains this […]

When we’re hurt by our fellow brothers or sisters in Christ, it can be difficult to react in a way that is Christlike. Showing gentleness, love, kindness, and respect can be challenging. In Ephesians, Paul urges believers to focus on the unity of the church because God created us to be in community with one […]

Pain can cloud our judgment so much that we forget that God is with us through our struggles. In the Psalms, David cries out to God in his loneliness, when God was actually with him the whole time. Watch this video to learn more about how God is always with us and how we can […]

God works in mighty ways, especially when it comes to healing. In Luke, we learn about Jesus’s ability to heal people physically, as well as spiritually by forgiving their sins. God desires to heal more than just our physical ailments and pain. He wants to bring restoration to our innermost brokenness. Watch this video to […]

When we face difficult times, it’s easy to feel as if we are alone in our struggle and no one cares. We may feel lost and helpless. But no matter how broken we are, Jesus is always there gently guiding us when we can’t seem to find our way. Matthew’s Gospel reminds us of the […]

The Bible tells us how husbands and wives should treat one another in marriage. Spouses don’t always follow through with this, but we do have an ideal role model—Jesus. Christ demonstrated His perfect love for us by sacrificing Himself on our behalf. Watch this video to learn more about marriage and God’s model for perfect […]

Anger and negative feelings can often make us blind in the moments God calls us to take action. Let 2 Samuel 15–18 serve as an example of how anger can consume us if we allow it to and prevent us from acting when God calls us. Watch this video to learn more about God’s warning […]

As we enter this season of celebration and festivities, you may not be feeling joyful at all. You might even feel like God is far away. Yet He promises He is always near. Let this video with John Beck encourage your heart as he reminds us that Immanuel—God with us—is our hope and strength. And […]