The triumph of our faith is present and eternal, but sometimes our current reality is a nightmare. Yet even in the worst of times, we can rejoice in suffering because our justification in Christ guarantees a glorious eternal outcome. Nothing that happens on earth can change that! Not only that,…
On the surface, the name “Good Friday” seems like a misnomer. To Jesus’ friends and followers, there was nothing good about that Friday. The week had started off well. On Sunday, Jesus had entered Jerusalem with a celebration and He spent the week proclaiming the message of His Kingdom to…
We lost my grandpa last week. He was ninety-four and had a blessed life. He spent over seventy of those years with my grandma, and their marriage and the life they built is an inspiration to me. My grandpa’s homegoing isn’t tragic. He knew Jesus and he is finally in…
Have you ever wondered if you would’ve handled the first human temptation differently than Adam and Eve? They were in perfect fellowship with their Creator. He had given them everything wonderful their minds could conceive when along comes the crafty serpent with his tasty temptation. Suddenly, Eve’s focus shifted from…
There is something about expecting visitors that triggers a cleaning frenzy in my home. We work together to take care of every little detail, down to fluffing the pillows and lighting the candles. I love how my home looks when it’s ready for guests. But if you stopped by unannounced…