HomeWord, with Jim Burns Archives

A simple yet powerful act of love can have a profound impact on someone's life, and sharing your smile with others is a costless way to enrich...

As the New Year begins, Christians are encouraged to adopt spiritual disciplines similar to those used by athletes to improve their performance,...

As the holiday season comes to a close, many of us are left with burdens and weariness that can weigh heavily on our souls. In this devotional, Jim...

Striking out in life's biggest games can be discouraging, but what if the real game has already been won? By shifting your focus from self to God,...

The Titanic's tragic fate serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers of unbridled pride, as its builders' overconfidence in its unsinkability led...

The Incarnation is a profound concept in Christianity that describes the physical manifestation of God as Jesus Christ, who came to Earth to...

A pastor's silent visit to a church member who had stopped attending services led to a profound moment of spiritual awakening, illustrating that...

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas season, it's essential to remember the full story of His life, death, and resurrection, which...

Forgiveness is a vital choice for our spiritual well-being, as Jesus taught that holding onto resentment and bitterness only hurts us more. By...

A young woman reflects on a biblical passage about Jonah, who was angry when God showed mercy to the people of Nineveh despite their wickedness....

A young Union soldier's courageous act of kindness during the brutal Battle of Fredericksburg on Christmas Eve 1862, where he risked his life to...

This devotional explores how Dr. Seuss' classic tale "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" parallels the Christian concept of a heart change through...

A devotional by Robin Dugall explores the idea that people may not see Jesus in those around them, but rather in their own lives and actions....

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and despite his own flaws, God used him as an example of great patience with even the worst...

The power of Scripture has endured for centuries, withstanding even the most brutal attempts to destroy it, including a 1,700-year-old edict by...