Faith That Can Endure During Hard Times
I was reading a passage in the book of 2 Thessalonians that really got my attention. Paul had been bragging on this church because they not only maintained their love, faith and patience in the middle of heavy persecution, but they were actually growing in faith and patience. “3 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater; 4 therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and Continue Reading →
Pray For America
On July 4th each year, we celebrate America’s independence. Many people have paid a tremendous price for us to enjoy the freedom and the benefits we have in the United States. For example, have you ever wondered what happened to those who signed the Declaration of Independence? For the record, here’s a portrait of the men who pledged “our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor” for liberty many years ago. Fifty-six men from each of the original 13 colonies signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. John Witherspoon of New Jersey was the only active clergyman to attend. Almost all Continue Reading →