Do you know whether you’re saved? If you were to die today, are you absolutely certain that you’ll go to heaven? This question came up last Sunday at our Church Council retreat and I was quite surprised to find that some of those present weren’t absolutely certain of their salvation. On Monday, I read an… Read More
In the beginning, God created the world and the universe that surrounds it. He filled the world with plants and animals and then He made man—made man in God’s own image. “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness” (Genesis 1:26). Why did God do this? Why did He create human beings, men… Read More
The prophet Jeremiah lived during a very difficult time in Jewish history. He began his ministry during the time when Josiah was king—Josiah, who was the last king to follow God. Following Josiah’s death in battle, his son Jehoahaz was anointed king in his father’s place, but unlike his father, Jehoahaz “did what was evil… Read More
Lord, help us to hear with open hearts so that we may better understand your Holy Word. And understanding, that we may believe; and believing, that we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience, seeking your honor and glory in all that we do. George Mueller was born in Germany in 1805; as a young… Read More
It’s Sunday morning and all around the area—all around the world—people are gathered together in churches for what we call worship. We all know that Christians are supposed to go to church. But do we know why? Do we know why are we supposed to come together regularly for worship? What’s the purpose? Is there… Read More