In parts One and Two of this series we discovered some important facts. First, Jesus taught that an end is coming. There is a date, known only to God, when everything we know will suddenly change forever. After a period of intense tribulation Jesus will return to...
In Part One of this series we learned how Jesus made it clear to his Disciples that the end of time as we know it is approaching. They desperately wanted to know when this would take place and what the signs would be. Jesus explained that we won’t know the answer to...
The New Testament book of Matthew begins by presenting the context surrounding the birth and early life of Jesus. It continues as Jesus meets John the Baptist, faces intense temptation, and calls his first disciples to follow him. Beginning in chapter five, the...
The world can be a dark place, and life can sometimes seem almost unbearable. When personal trials and tragedies take place within a larger context of political and economic turmoil, hope can seem distant and almost unattainable. And yet, no matter how difficult or...
When I was young I spent a great deal of time at my grandmother’s home. I would often be dropped off there when my parents had things to do. I loved spending time with my grandmother. The problem was, she worked out of her home making curtains and furniture covers....
After living a life filled with the joys and sufferings of serving Christ, Paul wrote at least two letters to a man named Timothy. This young man was among those whom Paul trusted to carry forward the work of faith to which Paul had devoted his life. Sensing that the...
For several weeks I’ve been praying about the year 2022 as it approaches. There is, of course, nothing special about a new year other than the fact that it serves as a good time for reflection. The transition from one year to another provides an opportunity to reflect...
Last month I turned sixty years old. Knowing that one of the ways I relax is watching documentaries, my wife purchased me a new television. Our old one was relatively small, and the picture was so bad that one could hardly discern how many people were in a particular...
The Christmas season is associated with a variety of meanings and memories. This time of year holds special significance for many individuals. Cherished moments recalled from Christmas times past are among the most warm and meaningful many hold within their hearts. At...
