America, Hope, and the Valley of Achor The parallel between the demise of the Jewish nation as they headed for captivity and the demise in our land is so striking. We know specifically that God had chosen the nation of … Read More
Stay Out of the Darkness It is no secret; lights shine the brightest on the darkest of backgrounds. That’s why diamonds are often displayed on black velvet backdrops. High-intensity lighting is then directed at them, which they in turn reflect … Read More
A Disposition of Inward Joy It is a truth of life that our disposition is determined more by our inward man than by our exterior circumstances. Consider two friends, working at the same job, facing the same difficulties, and yet … Read More
Abounding in Hope “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” (Romans 15:13). I don’t know that there is any … Read More
Prayer of a Drowning Saint In the Bible, the second chapter of Jonah is worthy of more study and consideration than it is often given. The chapter is entirely given to a recording of Jonah’s heartfelt prayer, delivered from a … Read More