Haven Today

Nearly everyone agrees that the power of love is stronger than anything human beings possess. And yet, there is great disagreement about what love truly is. Only in God's Word do we find the answer.

The longer we are away from home, the more we long for it. If this is true on earth, how much more should it be true of our eternal home.

Does this world feel like home to you? The more you grow in Christ, the more you long for your eternal home. For the Australian Christian recording artist of the year, this as become truer than ever.

God's Word tells us that political leaders can never truly hold sovereign power. God alone holds the reigns of history and he is in control. What does that mean for Christians during an election?

How well do you know your Bible? A brand new television game show might be a good test for you. Joining Charles in studio is Jeff Foxworthy, host of "The American Bible Challenge."

King David wrote, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." And Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd." All over God's Word we see that God is our Shepherd. The implications of this are powerful!

What does it mean for someone to be a redeemer? We redeem things in everyday life when we cash in vouchers or take advantage of special offers. But why does God tell us to call him "Redeemer?"

God wants to be known for who he is, not who we imagine him to be. This is one of the reasons he gives us different names to know him by. One of the earliest names given is "The Spirit of God."

By definition, a kingdom requires a king. And in God's kingdom there reigns an eternal king with absolute power. Do you think of Jesus that way? Do you know the joy of submitting to him as your king?

Peace is something our hearts long for, but rarely find. God knows this and he tells us that he can satisfy the longing of our hearts. Do you know the name of God that means "God of Peace"?

What is your greatest need today? Do you wonder if God sees your need? Does he care? God tells us that he is the God who sees. And there is one example of this that towers above all the others.

The relationship between God and his people is a marriage. Always the faithful husband, God refuses to let go of his people despite their betrayal. Have you ever thought about God in this way?

We are born with a craving that this world cannot satisfy. God understands this better than we do, which is why He invites us to know Him as "Goel" and "Emmanuel". Do you know God in this way?

What is in a name? Parents get to choose their children's names, but what about God? His names point to his character. They give us a deeper dimension of who he is and how he acts.

The Olympic flame represents the nations coming together in peace. As powerful as this image is, it pales in comparison to the Light of the World who calls people from every nation to Himself.