Haven Today

He was raised in a Christian home only to abandon his faith when he went to college? Science seemed to have all the answers, but that didn't stop God from capturing his heart.

Can a smart person believe in God? In school today most students are learning that the answer is, "No." But are Christians really checking their brains at the door when they walk into church?

Have you ever failed in your job? How did your boss respond? The apostle Peter not only failed Jesus, he denied Him to others. But Jesus used this great disaster to show His amazing grace.

When Jesus washed His disciples' feet, they were shocked. Why would the Son of God touch the filthy feet of his followers? Because Jesus led by example.

Some bosses scream while others put you down. Yet some actually take the time to listen. Which one would you like to follow? Jesus has a lot to say about leaders and followers.

Most of us don't think of ourselves as leaders and yet Jesus wants us to lead like him. Whether you run a big company or take care of your kids, you need to learn how Jesus led.

Memorial Day is when many remember those who went before us. It is also a time when Christians can remember what the Lord has done for them.

Have you ever had someone try to encourage you, but their words failed to offer hope? The good news is that when God encourages us, His word never fails.

What a difference a word makes! Consider the difference between saying Jesus is only "a" way to God instead of "the" way. Does this intersect with your daily life as a Christian? Listen to find out.

Jesus said one commandment was greater than the others. Do you know which one it is? More importantly, how can you live out this commandment today?

Can you share the gospel in a sentence? It's not as hard as you might think. In fact, the disciple whom Jesus loved already wrote it for you. All you have to do is know it, believe it, and repeat it.

Under the cover of darkness, Nicodemus came to Jesus - not to criticize him - but to learn from him. And what he learned on that night was a provocative lesson that would resonate for eternity.

Life can seem like endless repetition. Routines become ruts, and the years begin to fly by. Can you relate to this feeling? Jesus offers an attractive alternative that few Christians ever experience.

Retirement is a major point of discussion as the US struggles with how to keep funding Social Security. But how should a Christian look at retirement?

It's true in business, in sports, and especially in the church - we want people to think we are better than we really are. The world calls it self-esteem, but the Bible calls it pride.