Have you ever been betrayed by someone you thought was a friend you could trust? Betrayal wounds us deeply, especially when it comes from someone from whom we least expect…
When we gather together for worship or Bible study, we hear the spoken prayers of those called upon to lead us in our petitions and thanksgivings. Have you ever listened…
The final prayer of our Lord is the longest of His recorded prayers. Matthew, Mark and Luke mention Jesus’ prayers fairly often. However, apart from what we have come to…
How vibrant, how strong, is your faith? Is it a faith which allows you to be victorious over the world? Do you have a peace in your heart which is…
How many people do you know who are pursuing happiness? Oftentimes our happiness is dependent upon fragile things which can easily be taken from us — health, spouses, children, jobs,…
In chapters 14-16 of John’s gospel Jesus reveals more to us about the Holy Spirit than anywhere else in the gospels. Because Jesus knew the disciples mindset and what lay…
The words spoken by Jesus to the eleven disciples only hours before His death in John 15:18-16:4 . He knew how these men would react to his arrest and eventual…
Do you like jigsaw puzzles? Some of you who do. There are others of you who do not. Jigsaw puzzles rely on connecting pieces, and oftentimes one piece determines whether…
The powerful thing about Jesus' accention is that He did not leave us with a negative message. He speaks of two blessings which result from our abiding in Him and…