One of the greatest blessings in this life is the opportunity to know God. We must ever be mindful of what a great privilege it is to have access to Him through Christ (John 14:6) . Now, think with me for a moment. Can you imagine how terrible it would be if God had hidden Himself from us, if He had concealed His identity from us? What if it were our lot in life to live our existence separated from Him? Miserable, indeed. Thankfully, we can know our heavenly Father and be sa

I do not know about you, but sometimes I get to thinking about how strange and perplexing this old life can be. I have often found myself looking back and thinking about all the people who have come and gone in my life - men and women, boys and girls. There are many reasons why people come and go. One thing is certain, though - life is not certain; it is constantly changing. Yes, I am aware that the apostle Paul taught us to be forward looking, and I agree; that's a Holy-Spir

As we all know very well Christians are not immune from grief, sadness an sorrow. Even Jesus experienced these very human emotions. While the world struggles to find answers and coping mechanisms, members of the Lord's church have these things at their very fingertips. Truth is, we don't always utilize them properly, but God has provided numerous means by which we may cope with the sorrows and anxieties of this life. We must be reminded that the Bible is not without instructi

The book of Revelation has bewildered Christians and critics alike for nearly 2,000 year, and with good reason. It is a book of highly figurative and symbolic language, written to the seven churches of Asia. The nature of the text lends itself to gross misinterpretations. The book must be interpreted in light of other Scripture, not the other way around. Also, when interpreting Revelation, it is vitally important to do so with first-century glasses, as we must strive to under