Before going to the cross, Jesus prayed for His disciples in John 17. During the prayer, Jesus declared, “I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world” …
Fall Seasons in the Life of the Believer
Recognizing God’s Faithfulness in Fall Seasons After the fruitfulness of summer, fall invites us to slow down and notice how God has carried us. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us that there is a season for everything, …
The Year King Uzziah Died
In Isaiah 6, the prophet Isaiah sees a vision of God’s throne in heaven. The chapter opens with these words: “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord.” That sentence does more …
Rapture vs. Second Coming: Are They One Event or Two?
I have often wondered how the Rapture relates to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In discussions with other believers, the Rapture vs. Second Coming question usually comes down to this: are they two names …
If God Is for Me, Why Is Life So Difficult?
When Life Feels Hard I have asked this question myself: “If God is for me, why is life so difficult?” Maybe you have asked it too—in quiet moments of pressure, disappointment, grief, or delay. Romans …
Seasons in the Life of the Believer: Summer
Having paused after spring to consider how God meets us in the in-between, we now move into spiritual summer—a season of fruitfulness, abiding, and steady growth in faith. In nature, summer brings longer days, fuller …