One of the first words that most children, especially those with older brothers and sisters, learn is “Mine!” We want to protect what is ours and to make sure that we get our share. Have you ever thought about who […]

Have you ever visited the ruins of an old castle or ancient building? It is amazing to think of how they were built so long ago before the invention of modern machines. How did they move rocks so big?  Where […]

Have you ever taken part in a conversation with friends about who is the best at something? Who is the best athlete, who is the best student, who is the most successful, who has the coolest stuff?  While we usually […]

What would you say is the opposite of fear? For most of us, when we think of the opposite of fear, the most common response is probably something like “bravery” or “courage.” In this verse, however, John makes a contrast […]

Can you remember a time where you just couldn’t take your eyes off of something? For some it might be the first time they saw the Grand Canyon. For others maybe it was a particularly spectacular sunset. I would imagine […]

There are many things that cause our minds to wander away from God. The Bible teaches us not only that we should avoid thinking about these things, but also that we should replace them with thoughts that are true, right, […]