Cain: The Farmer Who Murdered His Brother, Part 2

Genesis 4:1-15 / January 7-8, 2026 The story of Cain and Abel is tossed around rather generally in both Christian and non-Christian circles. Many folks are aware of the big picture aspect of the account—namely, that the older brother murdered the younger—but beyond that, little is known and even less is applied to everyday life. But woven within and between the lines of this amazing story are several insights that await our discovery. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Genesis 4:1-15 / January 7-8, 2026 The story of Cain and Abel is tossed around rather generally in both Christian and non-Christian circles. Many folks are aware of the big picture aspect of the account—namely, that the older brother murdered the younger—but beyond that, little is known and even less is applied to everyday life. But woven within and between the lines of this amazing story are several insights that await our discovery. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 11-12 / January 5-6, 2026 Somewhere back in time, you and I were given a faulty set of instructions. Somewhere we learned that only the most famous or the star athlete or the most publicly gifted individual is worth our time and attention, our respect and our loudest applause. But in reality, if it wasn’t for the people who surround them, these well-known individuals would quickly fade in popularity and become among the most commonplace. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 11-12 / January 5-6, 2026 Somewhere back in time, you and I were given a faulty set of instructions. Somewhere we learned that only the most famous or the star athlete or the most publicly gifted individual is worth our time and attention, our respect and our loudest applause. But in reality, if it wasn’t for the people who surround them, these well-known individuals would quickly fade in popularity and become among the most commonplace. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Luke 9:22-25 / January 1-2, 2026 No one wants to look back at the end of the year and see wasted time. No one hopes to drift aimlessly through life, doing things without at least some lasting value. The difficulty lies in the fact many of us simply don’t know what we need to do to give life purpose. Well, Jesus has three answers—three “musts”—for each of us. From the Series: Time to Reflect and to Renew read more

Luke 9:22-25 / January 1-2, 2026 No one wants to look back at the end of the year and see wasted time. No one hopes to drift aimlessly through life, doing things without at least some lasting value. The difficulty lies in the fact many of us simply don’t know what we need to do to give life purpose. Well, Jesus has three answers—three “musts”—for each of us. From the Series: Time to Reflect and to Renew read more

Philippians 4:4-9, James 4:13-15 / December 29-31, 2025 There are days when it’s wise for us to stop and look and listen. We scrutinize our lives, examine Scripture, and spend extended time in prayer as we gain a clearer sense of what God is doing in our lives and what He has for us in the future. As the new year rolls around, take some time for reflection and renewal. Start today. From the Series: Time to Reflect and to Renew read more

Philippians 4:4-9, James 4:13-15 / December 29-31, 2025 There are days when it’s wise for us to stop and look and listen. We scrutinize our lives, examine Scripture, and spend extended time in prayer as we gain a clearer sense of what God is doing in our lives and what He has for us in the future. As the new year rolls around, take some time for reflection and renewal. Start today. From the Series: Time to Reflect and to Renew read more

Philippians 4:4-9, James 4:13-15 / December 29-31, 2025 There are days when it’s wise for us to stop and look and listen. We scrutinize our lives, examine Scripture, and spend extended time in prayer as we gain a clearer sense of what God is doing in our lives and what He has for us in the future. As the new year rolls around, take some time for reflection and renewal. Start today. From the Series: Time to Reflect and to Renew read more

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 / December 24-26, 2025 Most people would say death is the end but Christians have a hope that goes beyond the grave. In this message, Chuck Swindoll offers a glimpse into the future for those who trust in God. From the Series: The Greatest Words read more