The First Lie
“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made.He said to the woman, 'Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?'” Genesis 3:1
Trusting His Promise
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) Before starting out on a long road trip, what’s one
The Weight We Weren’t Meant To Carry
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 (ESV) Around this time every August, most of us are carrying something we never agreed to pick up. The suitcase is still half
Faith in the Dark
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?" Psalm 27:1 (ESV) Moses was born beneath the shadow of a death sentence. Pharaoh had commanded that every Hebrew son be thrown into the Nile. For Israelite parents, the
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