For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; “he will lead them to springs of living water.” “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelation 7:17 (NIV) Eliza Hewitt wrote the well-known hymn that conveys our future outlook. The first line reads: “When we all get to … More Relief
Life (according to the faith) is very like a serial story in a magazine: life ends with the promise (or menace) “to be continued in our next.” G. K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy For those of us who have never read a serial story in a magazine, I will change Chesterton’s illustration to one of a binge-able … More Rejoicing and Mourning
Do the everyday worries of life drag you down? Choosing to live for eternity provides the strength to press on to His glory. … More Eternity
Avoidance of suffering is the way of the world. Christians must accept it and even embrace it for Christ to have an impact through us in the midst of our trials. … More Embrace Suffering
If the COVID-19 pandemic revealed anything, it showed the importance of a firm foundation of faith when the rug is pulled out from under us and the church cannot meet. Are you ready for further attacks? … More When the Props Fall Out
How do we move through the lonely times of life? With the rod and staff of a loving God. … More Working Through the Loneliness
What are you doing to stay in touch with God? As the relationship that affects eternity, are you committed? He is. … More Stay in Touch
What is required for a person to go completely against the tide of common thought and practice? Faith. That’s what Noah had. But not just any faith, faith in a sovereign God. … More By Faith
While emotions are a part of life, they can get in the way of our ability to obey God and live by his Word. What makes the difference? Resolve. … More Resolve
The journey of this life is not for the faint of heart: it takes discipline of the spiritual nature in order to survive and thrive. Are you in spiritual shape? … More Keep in Shape