Most engaged couples want to be known as the “cute couple” in their community. They want to be the couple that everyone talks about—about what a great match they are, or what adorable children they will have, or what a bright future they have ahead of them. Well, Mary...
It was a special day. Actually, Zacharias did not know just how special it was! He knew it was special because it was his turn, as one of the priests in his community, to go into the holy sanctuary of the temple and burn incense. Luke 1:9 says, “According to the...
Perhaps, like Israel, you have experienced revival in your life. You have returned to a realization of Who God is and, as a result have worshipped, repented, and renewed your commitment to doing right. But what should this commitment look like? Nehemiah 10 gives us...
A couple weeks ago, we looked at Nehemiah 8-9 to see what revival should look like. We noted that the central part of revival is preaching, of which both the preacher and the congregation have a part. Then, we found that worship is also an important part of revival....
It’s that time of year again, when we call our family members and make plans for the upcoming holidays. What do you think of when you hear the word Thanksgiving? Visions of turkey, football, and road trips may dance in your head. American traditions include things...