Are you ever concerned that it seems the world has us outnumbered? Do you ever feel like we are surrounded on all sides by the enemy? Do you ever get the sense that the future is hopeless? If that’s you, then it’s important to realize that such “feelings” are not from God! In 2 Kings 6, the king of Syria sent his…

The greatest blessing any person can ever experience on this earth is to be forgiven of their sins. When the Ethiopian eunuch was baptized in Acts 8, the Bible says that “he went on his way rejoicing” (8:39). Why? Because he had been forgiven! It was the “good news”! So, what would be the greatest tragedy any person  could ever experience on…

As the nation of Babylon was rising to power and world dominance, God had some warnings for this nation, which He delivered through the prophet Habakkuk in a series of five “Woes.” “Woe to him who increases what is not his” (2:6). Think about that. “Woe to him who covets evil gain for his house” (2:9). Think about that one, too. “Woe…

“Don’t be so judgmental! Homosexuality is as normal as heterosexuality.” “Don’t be so narrow-minded! Abortion is here to stay. Get over it!” “Don’t be so silly! I drink alcohol, you drink caffeinated sodas. Same thing!” “Don’t be so naïve! All teens are having sex these days. No biggie!” “Don’t be so ignorant! Christianity is just a crutch! Get in the real world!”…

The Bible says that Jesus was “exceedingly sorrowful,” “troubled and deeply distressed,” “in agony,” and that He “prayed more earnestly” and He sweat “drops of blood.” But, why? The Bible says that man “sought false testimony,” “spat in His face,” “beat Him,” “blindfolded Him,” “struck Him,” “plotted against Him,” “accused Him,” “bound Him,” “struck Him on the face,” “treated Him with contempt,”…