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Professor Stephen Reasor, chair of religious studies at Burman University in Lacombe, Alberta, examines some deeper insights into how you can know God’s will for your life.

God’s one desire can be summarized in one word. In fact, the entire message of the Bible can be summarized in one word. You might be surprised...

To say everything in life is easy to understand is far from the truth. Traumatic accidents happen, and we wonder why. Why did this happen to me? How do I make sense of this? These are the types of questions Arden Brock found himself asking after facing more than one life-threatening encounter. When the big one caught him by surprise, he saw the face of the evil one tempting him to take the easy wa...

“The only greatness is the greatness of humility” (The Desire of Ages, pg. 650). Let’s examine this paradox to see what the greatness of humility looks like and how you can experience true greatness.

As a 17-year-old university student in Brazil, Aline Costa became so involved in her studies that there was no room for thinking about God. Her life was far too busy for that. However, during her studies, Aline met Angela, a vibrant Christian, who soon became her best friend. Aline looked up to Angela and admired her faith in God. Then tragedy struck; changing Aline’s life forever.

It’s so easy to dwell on the faults and failings of others—so easy to fall into the temptation of complaining or criticizing what someone has said or done. The problem is that this habit not only harms our relationship with the person we are speaking about, it also radiates out to infect all who are connected with us. Because we have all made this mistake of letting our tongues spew negativity, we...

Greg and Jill Sangster’s family and personal lives were devastated in every way possible. They faced physical, psychological and financial ruin, yet a God, Who was far more compassionate than they knew, pursued and rescued them and healed their crushed spirits.

How do you see obstacles? As objects that get in your way, or do you see obstacles as the way? Take a look at today’s message and see how the truth is that when God is leading you, these obstacles that keep getting in the way, are the way.

Adolf Hitler was consumed by a legion of obsessions: power, prestige, possessions, popularity. He was, no doubt, a complex man, always exploring how to obtain immortality for himself, yet he was responsible for the murder of millions. Don’t you wonder: What would Hitler’s brand of immortality look like?

A gentle divine hand was guiding Mathew Feeley, using multiple influences to work together to speak to his conscience. When Mathew’s close friend James was tragically killed by a drunk driver in a car accident, he was struck by the fragility of life, and had to confront his own mortality. A few weeks later, Mathew attended a youth week of prayer, and during those meetings he was deeply touched by...

He wasn’t exactly sure what he was looking for, but he knew he wasn’t happy with his young life. Drugs, alcohol, and a life of crime left Mathew Feeley emptier than ever before. In his confusion, he began reading the Bible and speaking with older friends about spiritual matters. Mathew Feeley, who is now an ordained pastor and evangelist, shares his story of how the goodness of God rescued him fro...

A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention. You have probably experienced how that works? Each new day a wealth of information charges at you like a pack of wolves, and you become so overwhelmed that you can’t pay attention to anything. Let us share with you Our Saviour’s strategy for caging those wolves before they rip your day apart.

In Matthew 24, Jesus lets His followers know that there will be signs indicating that His Second Coming is very soon. He says wars, famines, earthquakes, the spreading of deceptions and of infectious diseases will prevail on a worldwide scale. He then finishes with a warning parable. This parable holds the key for How to Be Ready When Jesus Returns.

From mighty generals on the battlefield to Jesus leading His disciples, one message rings in our ears: Don’t Look Back! The Apostle Paul embraced this message as the “one thing” that kept him on track: “One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:13-1...

This quote will change what you think it means to be perfect. Are you curious to see the quote? Take a look and see what it truly means to be perfect.

People are usually happy when they celebrate Thanksgiving—and when you are happy, you are actually healthier. When the Bible says, “A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones” (Proverbs 17:22), it supports the scientific evidence that white blood cells develop in yellow bone marrow. This is significant because white blood cells are probably the most important part...

The Bible tells us that Jesus “could do NO mighty work” in some places, especially among His own people (Mark 6:5). He could not lay His hands on their sick and heal them. Just imagine: Jesus was right there, ready, and able to heal them, but He couldn’t. Multitudes were healed elsewhere, so why was it impossible for Him to heal these people?

Fear causes disease, depression causes disease, anger causes disease, bitterness causes disease, guilt causes disease, lack of trust causes disease, and humanity on its own is not capable of dealing with these issues. Some of us have been born into an environment where these disease-causing reactions are ever-present; however, God’s Word promises us a way out. Take a look a see how to heal the roo...

The key to making it to heaven is two words: “in Christ”, as it says in 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (NKJV). Let us share with you an intriguing parable that will help you visualize How to Get to Heaven

Have you ever heard of the flea circus? Imagine these energetic critters that can jump more than 80 times their own body length performing novel acts: blasting out of a flea cannon, walking a tight rope, and pulling miniature vehicles around the ring. What’s amazing is how they train the fleas. How they train fleas to perform in a flea circus holds some intriguing insights to help you break free f...

We want to introduce you to The Atonement—a major truth in the Bible. The Atonement is the complete restoration of unity—oneness—between God and human beings. Sounds easy, right? But think of how often human beings have rebelled against God, even nailing His Son to a cross, it seems impossible that they will ever be brought to unity with their Creator. How will this atonement ever happen? Today’s...

You might think Christianity is the best version of yourself. Let’s burst that bubble. It’s not. When you become a Christian, you don’t become a new version of yourself. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (NKJV). How does that work? Take a look and see: How to Be a Christian

Are you afraid to die? The Bible tells the story of courageous souls who were willing to die for their faith? How did they do it? Take a look and learn How to Defeat the Fear of Death

Jesus once told the parable of a shepherd searching for one lost sheep. Why did he go in search of one when he had 99 sheep who had not wandered away? Because NO ONE is a ninety-nine. The good shepherd loves all His sheep equally because everyone is a ONE. See what this truth means for you personally.

There are many good reasons why you shouldn’t try to make a name for yourself. Even though that sounds completely contrary to what the world keeps telling you to do, there is a better way. Look at today’s message and see Why You Shouldn’t Try to Make a Name for Yourself