Although only mentioned once in the Bible, there is much that can be learned and applied to our lives today from the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Rob Wertheim, a representative from Jews for Jesus, shares how the lessons of Hanukkah can be put into practice in our lives today.
There is no call for “peace on earth, goodwill toward men” that can be made, no legislation that can be enacted, and no control that can be maintained that will sufficiently reign in the desperately wicked designs of the human heart. The only answer to finding peace is the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Only the […]
Today, we enjoy many privileges of citizenship in the country in which we live. However, our citizenship in Christ’s kingdom is a higher privilege and should supersede any right or privilege we have here on earth. Listen as Paul lays out the case for good citizenship.
Jonathan Sharma, dean of the Fiji College of Evangelism and Theology, shares his personal testimony before opening God’s Word to remind us of the reality and agony of hell. Jesus spoke more about hell than He ever did of heaven. As we consider this passage, we are reminded of the reality of life after death […]
Followers of God distinguish themselves by their conduct in the face of difficulty, devastation, and loss. There is a price to be paid for associating with the cause of Jesus. Being a loyal follower of Jesus is not just messy, it is dangerous, hazardous, and potentially life-threatening. It is a matter of life and death! […]
As Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians from a prison cell, there were many who wondered what effect his imprisonment would have on his ministry. What happens to the life of a Christian when things “go wrong”? Paul tells his audience that his situation is perfectly fine because God is still in control. And, because […]
Paul wants his readers in Philippi to have exactly what he has: happiness in life. In order to see this accomplished, he prays very simply for them to have an abundant love that is regulated (sorry, John, Paul, George, and Ringo – love is NOT all you need!). Paul then explains what this love will […]
In our childhood, we were told fascinating stories that began with the formula “Once upon a time …” and ended with the phrase “…lived happily ever after.” Eventually, we discovered life was different from those stories and concluded there must not be a “happily ever after” possible. This is a wrong conclusion! Living “happily ever […]