Noah was an example of faith as he maintained his mission while the world was crumbling around him. That kind of resilience will be needed when our day of trials begin.
People coming into the Faith will find the need to overcome many obstacles and contend with various enemies. But they will discover stumbling blocks placed by their own hands and some enemies will come from within.
Life rarely turns out as expected. But when we look closely at the details, we can see meaning and purpose in the eventual results. Faith allows us to trust in God even when things don’t make sense in the moment.
Scripture records the encounters with demonic forces that Jesus and the first believers experienced. Do these forces exist in our world today? If so, then how do they manifest themselves and how to we confront them?
Without a confidence in the future, the adversities we face can derail our life. The hope that God gives helps us stay on course. God’s Word was given to provide vision to those who look forward to His Kingdom.
As we age, the risk increases that we will be injured in a fall. The best way to combat this danger is to strengthen our bodies. But know that our spiritual health requires the same vigilance, for it is vulnerable to the same threats and a fall from grace will produce more dire consequences.
Our world is full of messages that promote the pursuit of our desires. Materialism and commercialism permeate every corner our society. What effect does this have on our national character? And where should we be focusing our desire?
Our daily life consumes much of our energy. Our habits and routines are hard to break, and we find much comfort in the familiar. But remaining faithful to God requires us to sever ties with our worldly connections. It will not be easy, but it is what we are called to do.
Everyone has a relationship with the truth - some are devoted lovers while others are just casual friends. The role that Truth plays in our lives will ultimately determine our destiny…as individuals and as a nation.
Words are powerful things. They are the means by which we interact with the world. Our ability to choose the right words and speak them at the appropriate time can help us navigate life’s difficulties. Sometimes our biggest challenge is knowing what to say.
