In Revelation 21:1-4, we read about God's ultimate vision for the universe: there will be new heaven, a new earth, and most beautifully, death will be abolished. That is, Christ will destroy all the destruction unleashed by Adam and Eve. It is the plan, the mission of Jesus to accomplish a full restoration of reality to God's original intention. A vision is a statement of...

By keeping our eyes on Jesus, we can endure the difficulties of life and thrive in faith....

God invites us to extend faith to experience his presence and walk in his purposes in 2019....

God in Christ gave a gift that not only answered the need of those alive when he was born, but a gift that had been promised many centuries before, a gift we need today more than ever before....

Mathew's introduction to the Christmas story makes one big point: it all adds up to Christ....

Matthew intentionally places women in the genealogy of Jesus to highlight the fact that everyone is invited to God's BIG BIG Party....

God has always been with his people; in Christ, God is with us in a unique, personal way....

The Lord uses the proactive participation of his people to build his purposes on planet earth....

Our Lord promises to restore our souls with green pastures and still waters: He also refreshes us with his people....

The Lord is moving across Europe - out of Ukraine!...

Few forces are as powerful for the human soul as encouragement. We need encouragement because we are highly susceptible to discouragement. How can we win the battle over discouragement?...

What does it mean to be a friend of God? Thankfully, Jesus doesn't leave us in the dark; he explains in clear detail all that's involved in friendship with him....

Do you ever feel like you're caught up in circumstances way too big for you? That's when we need to remember that God has wrapped our lives with purpose and destiny....

How does our thought life determine our destiny? How do we live faithfully as God's people in a society whose reality excludes his relevance? Daniel's example in Babylon teaches us how to think correctly and live faithfully in a society increasingly out of step with God's Word....

When we walk through fiery tests and trials, we're not alone - the Lord is right there with us....

As we look at the world without and the world within, we often have the feeling that things are not as they should be. The good news is that God promises to fix it all, abolish evil, and establish righteousness....

God builds us together into a championship team to fulfil his purpose on the earth today....

God wants you to prosper. But what does that look like? What does it take? The Lord invites us to a life of flourishing, planted in his house with his people...

God excels in accomplishing big things from small beginnings. What began with a tiny outreach in L'viv is now bearing fruit all over Europe....

God's promise to Joel that he would pour out his Spirit was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost in powerful way....

What would it look like to be filled with an abundance of peace? Jesus invites us to live anxiety-free lives while pursuing the kingdom of God....

We all have something, and if we use what we've got, we feel fulfilled, but more importantly, the kingdom of God advances....

CBU just had an amazing 10 days of Bible study and spiritual refreshment in Israel. If we are wiling to leave the tourist trail, we discover that Israel is not a monolithic bloc of orthodox Jews but a diverse nation in need of spiritual awakening....

It's one thing to guarantee a victory in football. It's another thing to guarantee a resurrection. ...

Kings 17 and 18 tells the story of Elijah's confrontation with Ahab. When Elijah announced, 'it's not going to rain until I say so, he wasn't simply making weather predictions; he was asserting God's authority, declaring that God is really God, and reminding the Israelites that wannabe-false-pretender-not really god they were worshipping wasn't. Elijah's victory, however,...

When the Queen of Sheba visited Solomon and saw his house, she thought, 'Solomon's great!' When people encounter us, we want them to think, 'God's great!'...

The gratitude of Thanksgiving quickly turns to the anticipation of Christmas; as we approach the celebration of the Incarnation, deep appreciation for God’s incredible mercy fills our hearts. I have been reflecting on the introduction to the Christmas story in Matthew, with Acts, and 2nd Samuel informing this text....

Mathew's introduction to the Christmas story makes one big point: it all adds up to Christ....

In one of her biggest hit songs, Bette Midler sings that God is watching us from a distance. It's a beautiful song, except that it's not true. God's not watching from a distance; he is personally engaged in the details of our lives....

As the nights grow from cool to cold we bask in the glory of our great God. I'm so excited about what the Lord is doing with and through CBU, and I am so encouraged by our partnership together. We just had an amazing time together at our November Gathering in Ridgecrest; when we get together, we generate a world-changing faith. For those of you missed our November Gatherin...

Faithfully following Jesus means faithfully passing on to others what he has entrusted to us....

By unveiling the glory of Jesus, the Father got the attention of the disciples so they would listen to him....

God seats us in Christ in the heavenly places, but we often forget who we are and spend our time pecking around with an earth-based perspective....

Jesus came to show us the remarkable glory of God....

Someone exploring the Christian faith recently asked me: 'What does it mean to follow Jesus - practically - on a day to day basis?' That's a great question - and here's my answer....

Jesus is continually inviting us to partner with Him in the Father's harvest, even when it doesn't seem like it is the opportune time....

Have you ever faced a moment of genuine intimidation? Have you ever been gripped with fear to the degree that you were paralysed - unable to move? This is what Joshua felt as he stood at the threshold of his moment of destiny....

Weddings happen all over the world, every day. But it's not every day that my own daughter gets married. We just returned from Nagoya, Japan, where my oldest daughter Julia married Kazuyoshi Matsumoto. Here's the story behind the story, followed by some reflections from a fatherly perspective. ...

It’s that time of year when we get to hit the pause button from everything else going on ...

A common response to the question, 'How's it going?' is 'Busy!'. And while it's true that we can be too busy, I often respond by saying, 'Better busy than bored!'. And while that's also true, there is something that's even better than being busy - and that is being blessed. In reflecting on what we've been up to, we've been busy ... but we're blessed!...

The active presence of the Holy Spirit is not something God intended to be limited to the early church; this is also our inheritance in Christ....

Recently an episode in Scotland reminded us about the need to be clear: there is only one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ...

Who pastors the pastors? I was recently meeting with our pastors in Ukraine, encouraging them in their rewarding but demanding task of gospel ministry in Ukraine....

As great as the past was, God is calling us forward to the future. But the future God has for us is rooted in what he has already done as described in the Bible....

Imagine a generous husband who gets a big bonus and decides to buy his wife a diamond ring for Christmas. It comes in small package, and when she opens it, she admires it, thanks him, but then sets it to the side. In the midst of all the Christmas-day chaos, the small but valuable diamond ring gets knocked off the end table, covered in Christmas paper, and lost. ...

As we prepare to enter the New Year, our focus on being faithful with the gospel is more important than ever. I was recently chatting with my dad about the impact CBU has had over the decades since our first conference in 1974. Thousands have been touched, but it has been for a purpose. ...

Our nation is still processing the results of the recent election. As Christians, it is important to allow the Bible to frame not only how we think about this election, but how we position ourselves in a nation that desperately needs healing. For believers, the mission of God has to be the over-riding concern that governs our lives. ...

We live in turbulent times of significant transition. How do we navigate these moments?...

Sometimes a small seed planted grows into something big - and grows into unexpected places....

Every generation has the 'cross the Jordan' to enter the place, purpose, and provision God has for it....

Restoration is a hard thing to believe. Can the future be better than the past? That's what God's people in Jerusalem were wondering. ...

How do we navigate the storms that hit us as we follow Jesus? Several stories in the Bible point us in the right direction....

What does maturity look like? How do we grow up in Christ? There are a few power verses that give us an answer. ...

God gives us the power of the Holy Spirit to make us effective witnesses. The compelling story of Ivan Vornaev show's God's power in action. ...

The Book of Acts describes an Apostolic Paradigm for Gospel Progress. We need the Power of the Holy Spirit - And More....

A Power Promise: Enjoy the reward of Seeking God in 2012...

As we start a new year, we start with the faith that God has great things in store for us....