The new Christians at Thessalonica along with the Apostle Paul experienced persecution because of their faith in Christ. They were wondering why many of their fellow believers had fallen asleep (died) and what would happen to them when Christ returned. Paul wanted them to understand that death is not the end of the story. To [...]

By Jeff Peterson Imagine yourself living in Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. A crowd is gathered in the streets. It’s a hot day; you are tired and the dust clings to your skin, but you walk over to see what the commotion is all about. There, in the center of the crowd, is a [...]

By Marijo Phelps Again, I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say. Fret not, it is I who accomplishes and who knows which song will bring response in a given life. My children are my instruments, not of discord but of harmony. Allow me to play you for Jesus’ glorification [...]

By Robert Hawes Of all the doctrinal topics that divide evangelical Christians, the study of Eschatology (“last things” or end-times prophecy) is surely one of the most polarizing, particularly where it touches on the “rapture” of the church. While evangelicals believe that Jesus Christ will personally, physically return to the earth someday, and that He [...]

By Sherrie Coronas Jack rolled over and smacked the beeping alarm clock that jolted him awake for the third time. “Hey babe, it’s your big day…better get up,” said Jack while still looking at the back of his eyelids. Mandy was scheduled to make a sales presentation to a top client and the last thing [...]