Over the next few weeks, I’ll be reading and re-reading about the life of Elijah, the fiery prophet God used during the reign of King Ahab and his wicked wife, Jezebel. Elijah faced a lot of cultural and political pressure in his ministry. He is most remembered for his battle against the prophets of Baal …
Tag: Faithfulness
Forward-Looking Faith
We are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul. (Hebrews 10:39) Faith is what keeps us from falling away. The moment we stop believing that God’s Word contains absolute truth and is the final authority on all the issues of life is …
Would You Have Helped?
As we approach our celebrations of Jesus’ resurrection this weekend, we are also thinking much about the painful suffering Jesus endured. Lest we forget, the empty tomb that brings us so much hope and joy was the result of His agony and anguish. Have you ever thought about what you would have done during those …
How Far Will You Follow?
Who is Jesus to you? What does it mean to call yourself a Christ-follower? Did you know that many religions revere and respect Jesus at a certain level? The Muslim faith accepts Him as a prophet to be revered and respected. Jews acknowledge He had supernatural powers and performed miracles. Hinduism calls Jesus one “god” …
Moving Forward Without Regrets
Having married a man called to full-time ministry, I’ve had a lot of practice at saying goodbye as we transition from one God-given “assignment” to the next. Inevitably, there’s a period of reflection, looking back to consider what we did well, what we could have done better, and what we wish we had more time …