You Are Here For A Reason
"And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14 (ESV) Most of us have looked around at some point in our lives and wondered, “How did I end up here?” Maybe it’s a
Jack Hibbs: Impacting Culture with a Biblical Worldview
Jack Hibbs is the senior and founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, based in Southern California, the Founder & President of Real Life ministry, and a nationally syndicated TV & Radio host. Jack and his wife, Lisa, began a home
When Following Jesus Costs Something
"If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you." John 15:18 (ESV) Most of us hope following Jesus will make life better. We pray for peace in our homes, purpose in our work, stronger relationships, and
Which Soil?
"As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience." Luke 8:15 (ESV) One of the most searching passages in all of Scripture
Sword of the Spirit
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” – (Ephesians 6:17, ESV) There's a phrase that appears only once in scripture. Just once. You'd think something this important would show up everywhere, but
God Is Still With Us
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 (ESV) Each week, we highlight verses in Scripture that have spoken to us that week. Sometimes, we run across sad passages and
Every Battle
“Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of hosts is his name. He will surely plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth.” Jeremiah 50:34 (ESV) Let's take another lesson from the Old Testament again this week. This is
When God Uses Our Lost Donkeys
“As for your donkeys that were lost three days ago, do not set your mind on them, for they have been found.” 1 Samuel 9:20 (ESV) This week let’s dive into the Old Testament, a story of disappointment turned into destiny fulfilled. The
Whose Child Am I?
“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with
When God Rewrites the Story
"My heart exults in the Lord; My horn is exalted in the Lord, My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.… Even the barren gives birth to seven, but she who has many children languishes."