The unexpected blessings of persecution are a gift from the Lord to His faithful children. In a world that constantly pursues comfort, acceptance, and ease, the notion of persecution sends shivers down our spines. Our natural inclination is to avoid conflict, to seek harmony, and to steer clear of anything that might bring us ridicule …
How can we be highly favored by the Lord? Does the Lord favor me, or is that just a few people you would read about in the Bible? If you believe in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the Lord favors you. Many Christians believe they must somehow earn the favor of God, but the …
Blessing others is a gift the Lord gives us as He works through us. When we receive a blessing from others, it lifts us up and makes us feel cared for. I was listening to a podcast about a water well ministry to foreign countries and what a blessing it was. As communities received their …
In our story of Moses, the Hebrews had been rescued from slavery by the Lord. They had seen the 10 plagues come upon Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea and the destruction of the Egyptian army that pursued them. Instead of being thankful to the Lord, they began to complain about one thing after …