Haven Today

There are few people in US history more revered than Abraham Lincoln. Many look to him as a model of faith, but did the 16th president of the United States really have a relationship with Jesus?

Politics tend to bring out the worst in people. But for Christians there is an even greater danger ... we are tempted to put our ultimate hope in the kingdom of man rather than in the kingdom of God.

It's hard to communicate clearly when the definitions of words are unclear. We saw this in the weeks leading up to the election, but the true meaning of words matters most when it comes to God's Word.

Whether in the time of the Old Testament prophet Elisha or today in 2012, it's easy to forget who rules the nations. We can be encouraged that, no matter what happens, the Lord reigns.

He has been described as the greatest preacher in the English language, and that was quite a compliment coming from Charles Spurgeon. His one theme was everyone's need to find new life in Christ.

The people who traveled with the Apostle Paul are lifted up in the Bible as examples to follow. But there is one exception. His name was Demas and we don't want to make the same mistake he made.

The greatest warrior in history was a gentle man who was humiliated, beaten, and mocked as he was led to his death. And this warrior's battle can make all the difference in your life today.

At the beginning of Pilgrim's Progress, we meet a man with a burden on his back. Who is he? What is this burden? Why is he weeping? This is the beginning of a great drama.

Some would say John Bunyan was immortalized through his classic book "Pilgrim's Progress". But for this man of God, everlasting life could only be found in one place . . . his faith in Jesus Christ.

Giving thanks is one of the most common themes in the Bible, but is very easy for us to forget to do so in the midst of our busy lives. How can we revive this crucial spiritual discipline?

Our struggle is not against flesh and blood. Instead, the Bible tells us it is a spiritual battle. How do we fight our battle effectively?

Does the judgment seat of God fill you with fear? It ought to. Jesus was very clear about that, but you don't have to live in fear either. There is something else you need to know.

What waits for us beyond the door of death? Some people have very strong opinions on the subject, but the only things we know for sure are the things God has chosen to reveal to us.

Masks aren't only for Halloween. Many Christians wear one on a daily basis and don't even realize it. How does a Christian take off the mask? Click "LISTEN" and be encouraged!

Most mothers want what's best for their children. They also know this is not an easy world. Moms have a vital role to play, but there is one thing that makes a bigger difference than anything else.