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First, the Bible: “Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it” (Prov. 22:6). When Rachel and I first moved to Romania, we read Stephen Covey’s books The … Continue reading →

First, the Bible: “He who gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him” (Prov. 18:13). In 21:23, the wise man shares this: “He who guards his mouth and his tongue, guards his soul from troubles.” … Continue reading →

Perhaps you have heard people question the relationship that existed between David and Jonathan, as to it being an immoral situation. Is there anything to this idea? Before we dive into answering that question, let me just say that we … Continue reading →

Alexander Hamilton was George Washington’s Secretary of Treasury. Thomas Jefferson was the Secretary of State. Hamilton believed in a strong central government. Jefferson was opposed to a strong centralized authority that would impose on the role of the state. The … Continue reading →

God knows the future! The idea of knowing the future probably seems like something that belongs in fiction to us. I’m not sure I would want to know the future even if I could, especially if I had no ability … Continue reading →

2 Kings 4 chronicles several miraculous works of the prophet Elisha, the successor of Elijah. As we read in 2 Kings, and really anywhere in the Bible, we ought to ask ourselves, why has inspiration chosen to reveal this? With … Continue reading →

First, the word of God: “And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to men of flesh, as to infants in Christ. I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were … Continue reading →

In Ephesians 1:18, Paul says, “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints…” What … Continue reading →

God has always expected His people not only to worship Him, but also to serve Him by serving others. One of the terms used to describe each group of Christians is “body.” This term helps us understand how each group … Continue reading →

Louis XIV was the king who famously said, “L’etat, c’est moi” (I am the state). In one sentence, he summarized the idea that the government existed in himself. He was the “end all and be all” of his society. King … Continue reading →