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
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
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 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."
When the World Shakes, What Are You Standing On?
"The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know Your name put their trust in You. For You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You." Psalm 9:910 (ESV) Open your
What Are You Trusting?
"All I want is to know Christ and to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings and become like him in his death." Philippians 3:10 (GNT) Let’s spend a few moments in Philippians 3:1–10 this week
Are We Hearing God’s Voice?
"He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Matthew 15:11 (ESV) We were recently studying something Jesus said at least six times in the New Testament: “Whoever has ears, let them hear.” These words sound simple, almost obvious. As humans, of
Are We Waiting on God?
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Josuah 1:9 (ESV) How often have you heard someone say,“I’m waiting