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Two important lessons in John 16:33 are: 1) Count on trouble, and 2) take courage in Christ’s victory. In many ways, this is the essence of the Christian life.

In modern Israel, when someone greets you or says goodbye, they will typically say, Shalom. In saying this they are actually saying more than just hello or goodbye, and more than just a simple ‘peace be with you’. They are actually saying...

Shepherds were considered among the lowest caste of society and the very poor commonly ate sycamore figs. Amos’ background adds irony to God’s choice for a spokesman because the wealthy oppressed the poor.

Little Christian truth was revealed during Piers Morgan's interview with Joel Osteen, but a closer look shows some lessons to be learned.

A few weeks ago, I experienced my first panic attack in over a year. My hand went numb, it felt like someone was sitting on my chest, and I had no idea why I felt this way.

The Book of Revelation addresses seven letters to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) (Revelation 2-3). Each letter, as proclaimed by Jesus and recorded by John the Apostle, declares the triumphs and failings of the recipient churches...

Could God have had this in the plan a long time ago so that she would be in this position to influence the king? Could the God of the universe have placed you in a position to make a difference in your sphere?

Maybe you have heard the phrase "pay it forward." The expression "pay it forward" has come to describe the concept of asking that a person repay a good turn by having it done to others instead of "paid back." When someone does something good for...

Neither the comedic misadventure nor defense against anti-Christian views you may be expecting, this film has a joyful perspective but takes far too many avoidable missteps.

Most people don't think about the subject of Satanism unless there is a grizzly murder, and satanic symbols are found at the crime scene. Many who believe in the devil, usually think of him as being the darkest of figures. What they don't realize...

Biblical prayers have a common denominator of hope. Hope causes us to look upwards and fall down on our knees, holding onto the One who sits above all. Deuteronomy 33:12 says the beloved of the Lord rest between His shoulders … they rest...

At the time of Hosea’s ministry, Israel had experienced a period of economic prosperity and growth. On the inside, however, they had become corrupt, morally decrepit, and adulterous, one of the major themes Hosea was called to address.

Can our prayers change the course of events in our lives?

One important adjustment one can make to his or her perspective on retirement is to remember that Jesus gave no age limit to service, nor did he provide a retirement plan. Even in Heaven, although there will be no more pain and suffering, “the...

Cynicism is gossip with hair on its chest.

Over the years, God has brought me out of more pits than I can count, and I have been attending church since the day I was born. My faith in God should be unwavering and I should never doubt or question Him or His plan. But sometimes I do.