The Bible says, “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in … Suffering and Sacrifice as Fuel
As we sit in the pews of our churches today, are we more like those who accepted Jesus and saw what was truly in their hearts? Or are we like the Pharisees who clung to their own traditions, opinions, and half-truths rather than changing ingrained, self-righteous concepts? Are we just as wrapped up in our … Living in the Truth
What do you do when it seems like your prayers are not being answered, when it feels like God’s on vacation? When you’re doing your very best, but you don’t seem to be getting any breaks? God uses the seasons of silence to prepare us. We’re not being overlooked. When you see a coworker get … Embrace the Quiet
Naaman was a mighty warrior, a commander in the army of the king of Aram (Syria), a country at war with Israel. The Arameans had no knowledge of Jehovah, for they were worshippers of Rimmon (Baal)—a wicked, bloodthirsty god of a depraved and vicious people. They were the terrorists of their day—a nation with no … God’s Deliverance—Looking for the Unexpected
This is what the LORD says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you … The GOOD FATHER and YOUR FUTURE
While I was in the army, I was stationed in Korea during the 1970s. I remember vividly visiting what was then a church of a few thousand people pastored by Dr. Paul Cho. I was so impressed by seeing the sight of thousands gathered in fervent prayer. More than two decades later, I was … A Lesson that Changed My Life
I want to talk to you about something that’s very dear to my heart, and that is Jewish people in Israel living below the poverty line…and sadly, many are children, and there are a LOT of them. More than a million precious Jewish children are facing food insecurity. These precious little ones are wondering where … I Was One of Them
During one of my many trips to Israel following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, I spoke with several individuals who told amazing stories of divine intervention. I heard a story of a woman whose kibbutz was attacked by Hamas terrorists. She lifted her hands and started declaring in the mighty name of the … God Still Defends and Delivers
As tensions mounted in the period leading up to the American Civil War, many sought a way to avoid open conflict. Others, realizing that some causes demanded a decision, called on the nation to take a stand. One of those voices was that of the poet James Russell Lowell who wrote in The Present … The Netanyahu Family Destined to Make a Difference
If you intend to fight the good fight of faith, you must trust the Word of God. The words of men may stir you to action. They may encourage you. But they should never be the final word for your life. The Word of God is light for your path. It is health for your … Believe What God Said