The Israelites lost their beloved leader, Moses, just when they were arriving at the Promised Land after decades of wandering in the wilderness. It was a tumultuous time, and they might have been overwhelmed with uncertainty if the Lord had not already chosen...
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is of a woman found in the act of adultery, who was brought before Jesus. It is a beautiful story of forgiveness and mercy when guilty of sin. Here is the account in John 8:3-9: “The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman...
“If a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and announces to you a sign or wonder, and if the sign or wonder spoken of takes place, and the prophet says, “Let us follow other gods”(gods you have not known) “and let us worship them,”you must...
When we as Christians find ourselves in a heated debate within the church, sometimes the discussion becomes harsh. At that point, someone inevitably says, “Oh, it’s just iron sharpening iron. Sparks will fly when that happens.” But is that really...
Do you ever get caught up in the comparison game and doubt whether the Lord loves you as much as others? Do you compare yourself with those who seem to do more visible and adventurous things for Jesus? I do. When that happens, I tend to not do anything because I...
