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‘He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.’ Jim Elliot, one of the five men martyred by the Aucus of Ecuador in January 1956 wrote these well-known words in his diary just a few days before his death. Jim and indeed ...

Friends, I’m sure many of you are watching the Cavs and the Warriors go at it in the NBA Finals. These games have a lot of intensity, even for the fans. It’s not uncommon for someone to rise out of their seat when their team makes an amazing dunk or ...

The headlines ran red. If there were a secret first century parchment bearing news, prayers and encouragement, circulating the dispersed believers, surely it read, “ Steven, our beloved brother in the faith, perished at the hands of Saul and the religious leaders. He breathed his last yet full of the ...

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” ~ 2 Timothy 3:16-17 I have heard all the excuses for NOT reading the Bible. ...

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~ Matthew 5:10 It was illegal to be a Christian. Illegal to serve God and worship Jesus. Illegal to own a Bible, let alone read it. Illegal to go to church. Illegal to meet ...