Peace Through Trials

Peace Through Trials

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by...
Spiritual War & the Tares Among the Wheat

Spiritual War & the Tares Among the Wheat

“This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. I am writing to God’s church in Corinth and to all of his holy people throughout Greece. May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace...
Battling Sin

Battling Sin

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Are you struggling with sin in your life?  Or confusion? Let’s address that, shall we?  To do so, though, we must consider the subject biblically, so let’s do that.  Let’s look at the great...
The Logic of Joy Through the Fires

The Logic of Joy Through the Fires

“For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.”  Romans 1:21 ESV We were literally made to rejoice in the Lord.  Even within our anxiety and trials we...
Tamar’s Surprise

Tamar’s Surprise

“Tamar was aware that Shelah had grown up, but no arrangements had been made for her to come and marry him. So she changed out of her widow’s clothing and covered herself with a veil to disguise herself. Then she sat beside the road at the entrance to the village of...