“…Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” – Luke 13:4-5, ESVA few days ago, we were shaken by the news…

“When the rule of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.” – 2 Chronicles 12:1 In 2 Chronicles 12, Israel had a transition of leadership. King Solomon had died, and his son took his place. Anticipation would be high; Solomon was the most…

“I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know. . . his incomparable great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the…

“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.”(2 Tim 2:3-4 ESV)The Christian life is not a calling to live life safely aboard the comfort of a cruise ship that is basking in the warm waters…

“One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray . . .”Luke 11:1The God of the Bible reveals himself in scripture as a God who speaks. Genesis begins with God speaking all creation into existence and Revelation concludes with Jesus…

“Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.…