The church in Sardis was warned, “Strengthen what remains and is about to die.” They had started but had not finished. They had begun in… read more

Jesus told the church in Sardis, “You have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” Outwardly, they looked alive. In reality, they… read more

In His message to Thyatira, Jesus spoke about Jezebel, who was given time to repent. The tragedy was not only her sin but her refusal to turn from… read more

The church in Thyatira had many strengths, but they tolerated what Christ had clearly condemned. They allowed Jezebel’s false teaching to… read more

When Jesus spoke to the church in Thyatira, He exposed their tolerance of Jezebel’s teaching. Then He said, “I gave her time to… read more

Pergamum was praised because they held fast to Christ’s name even while surrounded by enormous pressure. Faithfulness in a hostile culture is… read more

In John 11:39, Jesus gave this command to those who were gathered around the tomb of Lazarus: “Remove the stone.” He was referring to the… read more

Luke 8:43-48 tells us the story of the woman who had an issue of blood. For twelve years this poor woman had spent all the money she had to try to… read more

Malachi is the final book of the Old Testament, and though we know very little about Malachi himself, his message is a powerful one. … read more

When Mary and Martha were faced with the death of their brother, Lazarus, as recorded in John 11, they were filled with questions about what seemed… read more

John 11 tells the story of when Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus, along with Mary and Martha, are all friends and followers of Jesus, so… read more

Paul wrote, “Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am well… read more

Like his contemporary, the prophet Haggai, Zechariah was involved in preaching to the discouraged Jews who had returned from exile in Babylon. But… read more

We all experience times when we feel deflated, boxed in, at the end of our rope and unsure of whether we can keep putting one foot in front of the… read more

Why does God allow us to be afflicted with a thorn in the flesh? What purpose does it serve in our lives? … read more

In 2 Corinthians 12:7, Paul speaks of having a “thorn in the flesh.” He says he pleaded with the Lord three times that it would be… read more

The prophet Haggai, about whom we know little except what is recorded in the book of Haggai, lived and ministered during a very low period for the… read more

Will you trust God’s words? … read more