Endurance and “Why Me?”
So now you are in the middle of it. Persecution is raining down and you’ve been put under the authority or power of another. Why did this happen, especially since nothing was done to deserve such a...
In Your Patience: Enduring Persecutions
Luke 21 parallels Matthew 24 and Mark 14 concerning the destruction of the Temple and the coming of Lord. It is there the Lord answered the Apostles questions concerning the End Times. In His response we can see...
A Thread of Recognition: Seeing Jesus Today
Ever wonder just how many times the Lord has been near to us and we didn’t recognize Him? At the tomb, Mary Magdalene initially thought that He was a gardener. On the road to Emmaus, the Two...
The Stronger One: The Defeat of Satan’s Armor
The Backcloth: Satan’s Rebellion In eternity past there was one kingdom, that of our God, and one rule—righteousness. But a second kingdom developed as Lucifer rebelled against God. Taking a third part of the angels with...
Increase Our Faith: A Look at Luke 17:5
“The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!’” (Luke 17:5 ESV). The Twelve shared a desire we all yearn for—an increased faith. Their request was to add to the faith they already had—as if faith was...
Let Another Praise You: The Testimony of Another
“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips” (Proverbs 27:2 NASB). In a culture where independence reigns and self-proclamation gushes from social media as expertise, it is imperative that...