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There are reasons why we fail during persecution. The word of God helps us understand why we fall during times of trouble.…

Avoiding the rush of hasty resolutions or non-specific goals, seeking success in the new year now seems attainable.…

The topic of violence has been on my mind for a few weeks. I wonder if violence is ever acceptable for Christians. Are there times when Christians should take up arms and fight for a just cause? It……

Our resolutions often wilt because we didn’t have a why big enough to weather the inevitable temptations, distractions, and setbacks.…

Our resolutions often wilt because we didn’t have a why big enough to weather the inevitable temptations, distractions, and setbacks.…

You see, if everyone is special, then no one is. -David McCullough, Jr., You Are Not Special and Other Encouragements, p. 308 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character. -Romans 5:3-4 I pounced the moment it hit my inbox. What self-respecting parent could resist this subject Read More…

In the 1950s a young songwriter wrote these lyrics, “What a day that will be when my Jesus I shall see.” Christians will rejoice on that day. Those who have…

Those who oppose churches meeting indoors at this time inevitably turn to Romans 13:1-7 and 1st Peter 2:13-17. Both texts are clear: Christians are to be subject to human authorities. In both passa……

“Rapture” is a word which is not in the Bible, but the word “tribulation” can be found several times and is translated from the Greek word thlipsis (2347 Strongs), and can m……

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. —2 Corinthians 4:7 Hebrews 11:1, 2, 39, 40 When the question is asked about the nature of faith, Hebrews 11:1 is often the “go-to” verse, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Since this verse begins what has been designated as a chapter we consider it to be the beginning of a new thought or teaching. But originally the Scriptures had no titles,…