Death is a frightening and mysterious subject. Ignorance only increases our confusion and fear. Knowledge brings blessing. So Paul wants the… read more

Have you been persecuted for your faith? You may not have been physically harmed, but maybe you were ridiculed by friends. Or perhaps you were denied… read more

As Christians, we will face opposition because of our faith. A neighbor might snub us, for example, or a co-worker may ridicule us. In the middle of… read more

Sometimes in his letters, Paul seems so strong and confident, so full of faith, that he appears to be a spiritual superhero. But Paul was as human as… read more

In the opening verses of 1 Thessalonians, Paul describes ten distinctive traits of the Thessalonian believers: (1) They had a working faith, (2) they… read more

We often think of waiting as something we do passively, inactively. We wait in line at the DMV, we wait for a bus, we wait in the doctor’s… read more

A few years ago, there were a number of scientific writings dealing with the nova experience (from the Latin word novus or “new”). The… read more

When you pray for the Kingdom of God to come and for His will to be done, you are asking for three things. First, you are praying for God’s… read more

tongue, and nation. As the bride of Christ, our role is to prepare for the Lord’s return. How do we prepare? … read more

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Just like the disciples, most of us would like to know the exact day and time of Christ’s return. Jesus, however, said that no one, not even… read more

A traveler in New Mexico saw a Native American with his head to the ground as if he were listening. The traveler heard him muttering, "Wagon,… read more

Many times, the last words of great people contain very important messages. They are often a summary of that person’s life. For example, … read more

A few years ago, a newly elected politician proclaimed, “We are the children of the modern age!” … read more

ashamed of someone else? People can be ashamed of their appearance, their social status, or their family heritage—anything that they feel is… read more

One of the best ways to test your Christian identity is to see how willing you are to tell others what God has done for you through Jesus Christ. … read more

Paul’s purpose for writing to Timothy was to encourage him and to remind him never to give up. The early church faced all kinds of trials and… read more

early church faced all kinds of trials and temptations. There were many who challenged Paul’s teaching. They also challenged Timothy’s… read more