When we look into a mirror, we behold the only one who can keep us from a right relationship with God. We all have negative influences from our past or present that we can blame for keeping us from truly walking out the will of God for our lives, but...

Fasting is a challenging endeavor that reminds us of our dependence on God. It’s a spiritual discipline that involves voluntarily abstaining from food for some time to seek God in prayer. In Matthew 6:17-18, Jesus addresses the practice of fasting and emphasizes the importance of doing it with sincerity, rather...

The lilies atop of the temple pillars were so high they were unlikely to be seen from the ground. The bronze was more than could be weighed. Bronze was a key material for most bronze-age armies for its use in chariots, armor, and weapons. The lilies at the top of...

Huram was chosen to help build the temple because of the wisdom, understanding, and knowledge he had in bronze work passed down to him by his father. The temple was a place of prayer. Its construction was a work of love and worship towards God, and the pillars designed by...

The kingdom of heaven is beyond anything we can ask for or imagine. Jesus suffered a brutal execution to pay for our admission. Yet, we often waver in uncertainty as we pursue our King Jesus and his kingdom. What should we do when we realize we don't have the faith...