HomeWord, with Jim Burns Archives

A young man's struggle to break free from increasingly tight threads serves as a powerful metaphor for the debilitating effects of bad habits,...

Jesus invites us to follow Him, but many adults have lost the love of adventure and spontaneity. By embracing an open-ended invitation to follow...

Living a life of patience is not about tolerating frustration, but about embracing God's kingdom and responding to challenges with kindness and...

The 12th Man, a devotional by Kelly McFadden, explores the concept of being part of a team and serving others, drawing inspiration from Matthew...

A devoted Christian author shares a personal encounter with an older couple who had chosen to abandon their marriages for an affair, highlighting...

The Impala Syndrome, a common affliction among Christians, occurs when faith is hindered by fear, worry, or doubt, causing individuals to live in a...

This devotional explores the story of Job and his unwavering faith in the face of unimaginable suffering, drawing parallels with Viktor Frankl's...

A Minnesota man's quest for change through a move to Florida ultimately proved futile, highlighting the impermanence of worldly pursuits. In...

A study reveals that emotions can be contagious, spreading happiness to those around us, and that our social network plays a significant role in...

A man crippled for 38 years is offered a chance at healing by Jesus, but he hesitates and makes excuses, illustrating the tendency to put off...

Renowned artists Auguste Renoir and Henri Matisse found beauty in the face of pain, with Renoir continuing to paint despite debilitating arthritis....

In a remarkable biblical account, Jesus invites Peter to walk on water, and instead of faltering, Peter takes the leap of faith, demonstrating that...

As the pressures of modern life lead many to don a "religious disguise" and pretend to be more spiritual than they truly are, Jesus' words in Luke...

As a Christian, navigating life's journey can be daunting without a clear guide. By embracing the Bible as our "road map," we can avoid wandering...

As the world's busyness threatens to derail our priorities, a timeless principle from Scripture reminds us that not everything is beneficial or...