Eternity Before Time

Eternity Before Time

A curious skeptic asked a believer, “What was God doing before He made heaven and earth?” His friend replied, “He was preparing hell for those who pry into mysteries” (Augustine, Confessions, 11.12).   Yet the Bible does tell us about God “before” He made the...
Long Game

Long Game

Successful people plan ahead. Planning for tomorrow is good business practice. Sometimes governments plan ahead. One should plan ahead as best as possible. There is no promise of tomorrow, nor what it will bring (James 4:13–14). That being understood, the people of...
Live or Die—For Him!

Live or Die—For Him!

Live or Die—For Him!   Have you ever been in a good dilemma—one where both alternatives were good, and it was hard to say which one was best? That’s how Paul looked at living or dying! Most people would say that’s an easy call because living is good and dying is...
Wealth and a Needle’s Eye

Wealth and a Needle’s Eye

Wealth and a Needle’s Eye   Ask anyone today how life is going and soon you’ll hear about money. It is a big part of life. No wonder the Bible says so much about it, Sometimes we can sympathize with Agur the son of Jakeh. He prayed, “Give me neither poverty...
Faith Under Fire

Faith Under Fire

Faith Under Fire   Persecution has always been part of the Christian faith. Paul reminded Timothy, “All who would live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (II Tim. 3:12). Telling the truth of the gospel exposes error and strengthens discipleship, but...