It Is Never Hopeless
You Can Hope Again
As followers of Jesus we are called to be a radiant light. We must shine bright in our world that so desperately needs it. However, there are undoubtedly days and seasons when the brokenness of this world threatens to dull our brilliance.
Between news cycles that lead with tragedy or negativity shared on social media, things can feel downright hopeless. It seems to be…
Loving this World
"Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica."—2 Timothy 4:10 NASB
Demas had been described as a “fellow worker” of Paul, comparable to Mark (Philemon 1:24). He was one of Paul’s faithful colleagues, on par with Luke (Colossians 4:14). He had been a loyal friend, trusted by Paul and part of his inner circle.
But by the time Paul wrote to Timothy, Demas had…
Katy Nichole: God Makes All Things Possible (Part 2)
Even through her battle with a chronic condition like scoliosis, award-winning Christian artist Katy Nichole's trust in God keeps her strong and gives her the energy to keep going.
John Farrell: You said that you’ve been a Christian your entire life, but what is your testimony that has led you to where you are today?
Katy Nichole: I actually have two of those and I’ll talk about the time…
Come to Jesus
Do you ever wonder how it was possible that so many of the Pharisees did not recognize that Jesus was the Messiah, the Christ?
They scrutinized His life and words and watched His miracles as they happened. They had the Old Testament in their hands and were master interpreters of its minutest details. Yet they did not know the Son of God when He stood right in front of their eyes.
It is…
Wonderful Surprises!
One day April was flipping through TV channels and happened to come across a broadcast of Inspiration Campmeeting.
“The speaker prayed for God to provide financial seeds for those—like me—who wanted to sow, but didn’t have the money at that time,” she recalls.
April sensed the Holy Spirit speaking to her, and she was eager to respond. “Okay, God,” she told the Lord, “if You provide the seed…
Our Son Came Back to the Lord
After eight painful years, Diana and her husband saw a breakthrough in their son’s life through the power of prayer.
Diana and her husband Ramon were heartbroken about their son’s choices after he went away to college. “The devil pulled him away from God,” Diana recalls. “He had been a devout Christian as a child, even bringing others to Christ. We suffered deeply as he drifted further and…
Not Intimidated
"But as for you, use self-restraint in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry."—2 Timothy 4:5 NASB
Born in Sweden, Wilhelm Stenhammar became a skilled pianist and conductor but aspired to be a composer. Finally, after years of honing his craft, he felt ready to debut a major composition—his first symphony.
Then, just a month before introducing that…
Joel Osteen Ministries with Joel Osteen
Watch Joel Osteen Ministries with Joel Osteen every week on Inspiration TV!
“Now more than ever, people need hope. Together, we want to offer the miracle of unconditional love and unending hope found in Jesus to the world.” – Joel Osteen
Hope is what inspires New York Times best-selling author, evangelist and the senior pastor of Lakewood Church, Joel Osteen. Joel’s father, John Osteen, was…
The Dangers of Loving Money
Excerpt taken from Chapter 4 “The Dangers of Loving Money” from Your Finances God’s Way: A Biblical Guide to Making the Best Use of Your Money by Scott LaPierre
The Amoral Nature of Money
Because money is amoral, having more or less of it is not good or bad. The rich and poor are made in God’s image, and therefore they have equal value: “The rich and the poor have this in common, the Lord…
Alzheimer’s, Family, and Shakespeare in Hamlet & Hutch (A Movie Video Review)
After watching Hamlet & Hutch, John Farrell and Julia Page McCarley had a lot to say about the 2014 movie starring Burt Reynolds (as the titular Hutch). Join them as they share their impressions and thoughts on the family-friendly film that effortlessly blends drama, family, and comedy with courage and second chances. And after watching their video movie review, be sure to watch Hamlet &…