Christians need to remind themselves each day that Christ's Return is imminent. 2 Peter 3: 4 They will say, "Where is this 'coming' He promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation."

Bitterness is faith's most formidable opponent. How faith, hope, and love conquer bitterness. Prayer of St. Francis.

True teaching is an essential part of any community that wants to grow. The same can be said for the Christian Church. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.

What are the results of our work in the Lord? A surprising answer came to me from an African email. 1 Corinthians 9:1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord?

How a funeral became a blessing after a tragic plane crash. Psalm 145: 14 The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.

How the outpouring of the Spirit on a church in America can help a village in Guatemala. Isaiah 32:15 …till the Spirit is poured upon us from on high, and the desert becomes a fertile field, and the fertile field seems like a forest.

Is love at first sight predestined by God? A tale from Scotland. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Prayer allows us to step back from our problems and let God step in to help us. Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

In these uncertain economic times, how can our Christian faith help us? 1 John 5: 4 …for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

Our government deplores torture against terrorists over here; but are our politicians willing to take a stand against China's continuing persecution of Christians? Deuteronomy 26:6 But the Egyptians mistreated us and made us suffer, putting us to hard labor.