Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Not always an easy scripture to swallow, especially if you have gone through long trials and debilitating circumstances. The Apostle Paul in this scripture was not ...

I’ve been reading and thinking a lot about Peter lately. Poor Peter. He gets picked on so often. Admittedly, he stuck his foot in his mouth quite often. In fact, he seemed to have a big problem with not letting his thoughts pass through his brain before they came out ...

Our precious Savior, Jesus, will be returning soon.  I am sure you have heard it before–and it’s closer now than it ever has  been.  My grandparents said they heard that when they were children.  It was true then and is still true today. One important part of that announcement centers ...

There is a city of Old Testament times in southern Jordan called Petra. It is a major tourist attraction. Several scenes from “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” were filmed there. It also has prophetic significance. Some Bible scholars believe it will be the place of refuge for the Jews ...

What does it really mean to be “on fire” for Jesus Christ?  Not just lukewarm or cold but on fire? You see Jesus Christ is always on fire for us. His commitment never wanes but stays red hot all the time. Why? His unconditional love for us keeps Him red ...

We are called to be Holy and to live righteously before God. We are also called to be a light in this dark world, but what happens when you become entangled in helping others? Merriam-Webster defines entanglement as something that entangles, confuses, or ensnares. The condition of being deeply involved. ...

I was on a Christian forum the other day when the question arose, “Who is your favorite disciple?” To be honest, I’d never really thought about it. I can’t say that I’ve ever had a favorite disciple, but the question caused me to start thinking about it. Very soon, though, ...

“Cocaine Toothache Drops,”  “Cigares de Joy Cure Asthma,” Dr. Scott’s Electric Hair Brush—“hope for the bald.” In days of old, medicine was more often harm than cure. Imagine cocaine used to cure toothaches—even in children, or smoking cigars as a cure for asthma! Imagine using a hairbrush with a small ...

It seems the Lord just keeps putting the message “SHINE” before my eyes.  In His word, He states the importance of “shining” by comparing our mission to a candle in the middle of a house. “Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a ...

Most people perceive Jesus as a meek, gentle preacher of the gospel in ancient Israel. But this is simply not true. He was passionate about preaching the Kingdom of God to all creation. He brought a new message to the world that the Kingdom of God was alive and well. ...