Tag Archives: opposition

After the return of the exiled Jews in 444 BC, Sanballat heard that the Jews were building the wall around Jerusalem. He said, What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they restore it for themselves? Will they sacrifice? Will they finish up in a day? Will they revive the stones out ...

Commentary on Elections and Godly Governance As election day approaches, the air is thick with tension and anticipation. The stress of choosing between opposing ballots can weigh heavily on hearts and minds. Yet, as Christians, we are called to judiciously enter into these times with wisdom, prayer, and a steadfast ...

The Pharisees and Sadducees  The Pharisees and Sadducees are often mentioned together in the Gospels as groups who opposed Jesus. The Pharisees were well known for their strict adherence to the Law and traditions, and often clashed with Jesus over interpretations of the Law and His authority. The Sadducees on ...

British surgeon Dr. Joseph Lister relied on his strong faith in God as he faced ongoing criticism for not subscribing to the belief that disease was caused by “miasma,” or bad air. He was convinced  that cleansing surgical wounds and the hands of the surgeons would help save many lives ...

Have you lost your focus lately? Perhaps opposition from the enemy has come your way and brought tremendous discouragement to you. Refocusing on Jesus after opposition and discouragement have come your way is vital to overcoming these tactics.  Merriam-Webster defines opposition as: an action that is done to stop or ...