There’s no denying it. The Bible tells us like it is! No holding back. In 1 John 3:13 we read: “Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.” In my Bible, I have those first four words underline separately. Do. Not. Be. Surprised.In this context, “the world” is a reference to “human systems that … Continue reading Do. Not. Be. Surprised.
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Their God is my God
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him” (James 1:12).In February 2015 twenty Coptic Orthodox Christians were killed for their faith in Lybia by Muslim terrorists. They had been labourers. These … Continue reading Their God is my God
Three options when facing despair
Chris Vais tells the story of a Scottish colonel in the First World War. He was preparing his troops for battle when a message came telling him that his own son had been killed on the front earlier that same morning. He went into his tent for a little while. After a time, he came … Continue reading Three options when facing despair
