Thankful for God's comfort through His Word

As our church family grieves with one of our dear families, I have been praying Psalm 46….. “God is our refuge and strength A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the...

A Way for Men & Women to be Missionaries

HOW A TEACHER TOOK HER JOB ABROAD TO LIVE MISSIONALLY AMONG MUSLIMS Maggie Fox* got a surprise when she handed her Muslim coworker a Bible — the woman told her she had always wanted to read one. So did her husband! It was a divine encounter that confirmed Fox’s...

Christmas Proves God is not Fair

by Cameron Buettel When the daytime temperatures in Southern California dip below 75 degrees, we know that Christmas will be fast upon us. The holiday is a joyous time—particularly for Christians—as it provides us with an outstanding opportunity to talk about Christ....

Marriage Bliss (Part II)

If you read yesterday’s post, hopefully you also read and meditated on Philippians 2:1-8. You probably also recognize this text, that God has given to us through Paul, is not only for married couples, but applies in all of your relationships. Today, I encourage...

Marriage Bliss

I have been to my share of weddings, and a common observation is the smiling faces of the bride and groom.  There is a joy in this celebration. A second observations comes 3 to 6 months after the wedding.  The sanctifying adjustment of not just focusing on yourself,...

Unprecedented, All Over Again

By:  Ryan Hoselton When the church is confronted with societal pressures, it’s easy to attack impersonal evil forces “out there,” forgetting that family issues are daily realities for the people in the pews. Many of the most pressing issues facing...

Standing Firm in Persecution

Here are some examples of Christians in Iraq who suffered real persecution from ISIS because of they stood firm in their faith in Jesus Christ.  Let us prepare our hearts in Christ Jesus, so we can face our adversary, 1 Peter 5:8-11.   www.youtube...

My Wife's Plea to Christian Men

By: Tim Challies Over the weekend I could see that Aileen had something on her mind. We spoke and she told me about reading the news, about seeing more Christian men fall into scandal, and, in the face of it all, her confusion, her despair, the crumbling of her hope....