Extravagance

“Faith Moment” With Mike Tucker A few years ago, a story hit the news in New York City. A man in the city had been abducted and was being held captive. The kidnappers called his wife and asked for a $100,000 ransom to ensure his safe return. She talked them down to...
The Seven Churches: Smyrna

The Seven Churches: Smyrna

“To be a Christian was against the law (in Smyrna); but persecution was not continuous. The Christians might be left in peace for a long time; but at any moment a governor might develop a fit of administrative energy, or the mob might call out for a search to find the...
The Seven Churches: Ephesus

The Seven Churches: Ephesus

“Oh, if it be to choose and call thee mine, love, thou art every day my Valentine!” Thomas Hood, English Poet Valentine’s Day has come and gone. With the excitement of romance, longing and chocolate. For many this is a day for roses, cards, and affection. For others,...
The Seven Churches – “Revealed”

The Seven Churches – “Revealed”

“One despairing commentator said that there are as many riddles in Revelation as there are words, and another that the study of Revelation either finds or leaves the reader mad” (William Barclay, The Revelation of John, Vol. 1, p. 1). Since the time John wrote...
Prayer: Daily

Prayer: Daily

A final message the Apostle Paul gave the Thessalonians at the end of his first epistle was that they should. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” 1 Thes. 5:16-18, NIV Within that final...
Prayer Deepening

Prayer Deepening

Have you ever had a time of deep sorrow or even despair? In my ministry I have periodically had members ask if God was truly listening to them. In these moments of darkness it is typical to feel as though God doesn’t care for you because you feel as though He is no...