Rejoicing in Persecution

Rejoicing in Persecution

In the early days of the New Testament church, the gospel was spreading rapidly. The Jewish leaders at the time were determined to stop the growth of this new church, so they went after the Apostles of Jesus Christ: They told the Apostles to not talk about Jesus — the...
The Peace Family

The Peace Family

If you’re into ancestry, then you’ve probably at some point documented your family tree to show who came before you (your ancestors) and who came after you (your children and other descendants).  If you’re thinking ahead, you will have left some blank spaces for...
A Blessing Are the Merciful

A Blessing Are the Merciful

“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy” (Matthew 5:7) When you read the above, what comes to mind? Perhaps something along the lines of we need to be willing to forgive others if we want God to forgive us? While that is a true statement, showing mercy...
What Are You Hungry For?

What Are You Hungry For?

Today, we will be visiting a special kind of restaurant. This particular restaurant features a “menu of life” with each item representing a potential area of focus for our lives. There are many different entrees and beverages to choose from. A few of the menu items...
Meekness Is Not Weakness

Meekness Is Not Weakness

What does it mean to be meek? Well, it depends on who you ask. Looking up the word in a regular dictionary or thesaurus will give you a list of synonyms that include the following: weak, spineless, timid, spiritless, wimpy and — my personal favorite — milquetoast. OK,...