After college, my wife and I had some considerable college debt. I was a young pastor, not making much money, and she was a teacher making even less. There were some months the bills were more than the income. We were frugal, and with God blessing us in unexpected ways, we were able to be…
Read MoreOne of the difficulties of getting older is that it seems like something is always hurting. Many suffer in silent pain as they struggle to live with daily pain. They would give anything for a little bit of comfort. There are Christians all over the world who are suffering for their faith. They are being…
Read MoreSaying goodbye is hard. You have to separate from someone you love, and finding the right words to say can be difficult. You want to say something meaningful without sounding corny. Paul does an excellent job with his departing words. He gets his final instruction across clearly and concisely. We benefit because they are words…
Read MoreGod is never hard to find. If we call out, He will answer. The difficult part is when we drift from the Lord, and we recognize we are lost. God is still there, but if we’re confused or disillusioned, it can be hard to know which end is up. That is where Judah found themselves…
Read MoreConspiracy theories abound about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This can be confusing for a new believer or someone who is going through difficult times. Is the resurrection true? The Apostle Paul lays out his defense of the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15. 1 Corinthians 15:14, 16-17 “and if Christ has not been…
Read MoreFoxes Book of Martyrs tells the stories of men and women who died for their faith in Jesus Christ. These people were bold and stood up to those persecuting the church. They left a legacy that impacted generations to come. In the end times, people will be persecuted, but they will overcome it by the…
Read MoreThere are all types of churches. I think this is a good thing because it allows people of all walks of life to feel comfortable worshipping the Lord. The color and variety of different groups brings life to the church and glory to God. One thing that should be common in each is the teaching…
Read MoreLove has to be the most overused word in modern language. We apply it to everything which has caused it to lose its power. If our love for ice cream is equal to our love for our spouse, we have a problem. This isn’t what God intended when He created us to love others. He…
Read MoreLoving someone like a spouse or child will be the most rewarding endeavor you can experience. At the same time, it will also be the most frustrating and exhausting. If you want a love that lasts, you have to work on a love that builds the other person up. Selfishness and jealousy tears love down,…
Read MoreDo you ever get depressed by how things are going in this world? Does the injustice to the poor sadden you? You are not alone. God sees all of this and is bringing His solution. One day soon, Jesus will return to the earth and bring justice. He will bring peace, and His people will…
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