The Fisherman’s Lesson It was early morning by the shores of Galilee, and old Elias stood by the water, his hands worn and rough from years of casting his net. He was a seasoned fisherman, knowing the way of the tide, the patience needed to bring forth the bounty. But ...
Read More »Questions Atheists Tend to Ask, Part 5
Why is there evil and suffering? I asked these very questions and went through a period of atheism during my search for answers, this is how I left the faith, found the answers I sought and returned to Jesus Christ. The Christian life within the Body of Christ progresses through ...
Read More »Persecution: Bringing Beauty to the Bride
American tolerance for Christians is very thin. Not all of the criticism of Christianity is unwarranted. Just or unjust, persecution is guaranteed—and will bring blessing to the Church. It is a tool of transformation which will bring the unity Christ prayed for in John 17:1, “I pray that they will all be ...
Read More »Placed in the Embers of Love
“Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind’ for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth.” (Psalm 26) Who really enjoys taking a test? Not me, that’s for sure. My palms become sweaty, my body temperature begins to rise ...
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