The Great Awakening of the 18th century had a profound impact on both sides of the Atlantic, and though it started in America, it soon spread to England and Germany. Not only was the spiritual life of the church quickened, but the social fabric of the nations was touched as well. The beginnings of …
If one has had any exposure to the Bible, especially as a child in Sunday school class, you should remember the story of Daniel in the lions’ den. God protected Daniel, who was taken captive as a Jewish boy and taken to the land of Babylon, today’s Iraq and Iran. Before the lions’ den story, …
Over and over, much talk goes up from the political forces of our day on how they think we should have a balanced budget. Both sides believe their plans are the best, and much negotiating goes on and on until a compromise is reached. Long ago, sin entered this world because mankind gave in to …
There are many different churches, and among them many denominations, independent churches and outreach organizations. But there is only ONE GOD! Why, then, do we have so many groups claiming to worship the same God? It mainly has to do with people’s interpretation of what God’s Word says: some …
We all have our moments. We all have our shortcomings. Nobody is perfect. We all have some sort of struggles and troubles to deal with. It’s just part of living in a non-perfect world among non-perfect people. So why do some folks have a much more difficult time handling adversity than others? What …
Every week, people across the world attend church to offer worship to God. But what is worship? Most people really think of worship as music and singing. Let’s see what the Bible says about worship. In John 4:23-24 of the Bible, Jesus said, “…true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit …
Have you noticed sometimes people who are not related often look like they could be? And that’s true; we are all related in some way. It all goes back to the Bible and the book of Genesis. Adam and Eve were the first two people created by God; then as mankind developed, there was great sinfulness. …
During the late 13 th century and into the early 14 th century, there arose a farmer, who was regarded as a peasant by the standards of the time. Living in Poland and Czechoslovakia, this man led the people like no other. Apart from the religious order of the day, people were being persecuted for …
There is a battle raging in the heavens more so now than ever before. It is a battle for the souls of mankind. As the time for the rapture, when Christians are taken from the earth, draws closer, the conflict will grow more intense. This world we live in is going to …
People often give gifts to make others feel better or when they are trying to make a bad situation better. Husbands treat their wives to dinner or flowers when they have said something to upset her. Children may bring a bouquet of dandelions to mom after spilling milk at breakfast, …