HomeWord, with Jim Burns Archives

Living to please God, not people, is the key to handling rejection with confidence and freedom. By understanding that God's love for us is...

As a young camp counselor, the author found herself lost in the darkness of uncertainty when her flashlight's batteries ran out on a night hike....

Rejoicing in the Lord is a fundamental command in the Bible, with over 500 references to rejoice found throughout Scripture. By embracing God's...

A grandfather teaches his son that the internal struggle between good and evil is a constant battle, with the outcome determined by which wolf one...

A common misconception about God is that He is a vengeful deity, but the Bible reveals a different truth - that God's essential character is love....

As a youth pastor and someone who has battled feelings of low self-worth, Doug Fields shares his personal struggles with rejection and how it...

As Christians, we are called to treat one another with love and respect through various biblical commands known as the "one anothers," which...

Jesus' promise to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness is a powerful call to action, urging believers to pursue God with reckless abandon...

As we navigate the passage of time, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters - living each day to its fullest. By prioritizing presence over...

Helen Keller's remarkable life story serves as a powerful reminder that complaining can mar our character, while thankfulness builds it. By...

This devotional explores the biblical concept of "better together," highlighting the importance of meaningful relationships in our lives. By...

This devotional explores the theme of prayer and how it differs from human communication, using the author's personal experience with phone tag as...

Jesus performed at least thirty-five miracles in the Bible, including walking on water and raising the dead, to give God glory and demonstrate his...

As Jesus' disciples and the villagers around him demonstrate, a life of busyness is not necessarily better than one of quiet contemplation. By...

The Bible's creation story reveals that humanity was never meant to live life alone, but rather in relationship with others. This fundamental truth...