“…Rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name sake. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ” (Acts 5:41-42 NKJV). In the third century, St. Cyprian wrote to a friend named Donatus: “This seems ...

I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. – Psalm 142:4 What heartbreaking words! At the time of this writing, David was fleeing for his life. He was tired, frustrated and discouraged, ...

Christmas is almost here; a time of merriment and cheer. Suffice is to say Christmas must be a child’s favorite time of year. But I don’t believe it’s the carols that excites them, or even the time off from school. If you ask any child what his/her favorite part of ...