Today, simply read and consider – what kind of example do you present to the world? Could you be pointed to as an example of patient endurance, even in the midst of suffering, rejection and accusation? Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening [...]

While Paul was waiting for them [Silas and Timothy] in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city. He went to the synagogue to debate with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the public square to all who happened to be there. Acts 17:16-17Acts 17:16-17English: [...]

How great the Father’s love! It is lavishly offered to all, in the form of Jesus: For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is the Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are [...]

Dear brothers and sisters, you are foreigners and aliens here. So I warn you to keep away from evil desires because they fight against your very souls. Be careful how you live among your unbelieving neighbors. Even if they accuse of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will believe and give [...]

We are a treasure to God, something valuable that he searches for. What? You say you don’t feel like a treasure? You don’t feel valuable? We aren’t told why God seeks after us – other than his love and our need. Why does our need move his heart? Why does he love us? That’s who [...]