There will be times in your life when you wonder what God is up to. Times when life gets puzzling or painful. Times when you struggle to make sense of what’s happened in your past or what’s happening in your present. Romans 8:28 promises God is working all things for our good. What should we do when that doesn't seem to be true?
Category: Ministry Matters
Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 8)
A hope of a better future can motivate us to live differently in the present. That message comes out clearly in Zechariah 8. Here we see what God has planned for the future and how it can shape the way we live now.
Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 7)
Zechariah 7 contains a message that will force you to look beyond your religious practices to the motives behind them. If you are ready to be challenged and changed, you'll be impacted by the message of Zechariah 7.
Tips for Teachers: How to have godly confidence as you speak
It's normal to feel nervous as you get ready to teach or preach God's Word. Your heart beats faster, your palms get sweaty, your mouth feels parched. You are keenly aware of your own limitations and others' expectations. So where do you find the courage to speak with godly confidence? Here is what I’ve found helpful.
Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 6)
Ever feel the world is spinning out of control? Do you sometimes get anxious about what seems out of your control? Zechariah 6 has a message that will calm and steady your heart.
Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 5)
How important is holiness to a loving, forgiving God? More important than we tend to think. That message comes out clearly in Zechariah 5.
No Condemnation? No Kidding!
Do you live with a constant undertow of guilt and condemnation? Would you like some good news to lighten the load and give you hope? Then you need to hear what God has to say in the opening verses of Romans 8.
Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 4)
Facing any mountain-sized problems as you seek to serve the Lord? If so, you'll want to hear the message given in Zechariah 4. This chapter has become a great encouragement to me. It reminds us of our mountain-moving God.
Start the New Year with Zechariah
Ready to go deeper in the Bible in 2026? Why not start the year learning about a relatively unknown book in the Old Testament. I'm talking about the book of Zechariah. It's a puzzling but powerful book with much to teach us. So start the New Year with Zechariah.
What Do You Get Someone Who Has Everything? (Wise advice from the Magi)
What do you give someone who has everything? That’s a gift-giving challenge faced by many of us who live in an affluent society. In a sense, we face the same problem when it comes to giving a gift to the One whose incarnation we celebrate each year. What do you give Jesus? Afterall, he literally has everything he needs.
Rick and Linda Reed 