Persecution Scripture is very clear that the people of God can expect persecution to come. ”Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12). On one level it is not difficult to understand why. … [Read more...]

Moral Courage As the world continues to spin on its axis (even if it has moved 3 feet), humans not only spin with it but are spinning more and more out of control. There are no words to explain a student threatened with expulsion because he told a … [Read more...]

Bird in the Hand “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” The saying has been around a long time and is often cited. It springs from a time when it was common to go hunting in order to provide meat for the table. Wild birds could be … [Read more...]

The Importance of Words Artificial intelligence has exploded onto an unsuspecting public. We are slowly becoming aware that something very detrimental is developing. A recent study has concluded that AI generated content is affecting the meaning … [Read more...]

Build Spiritual Capital “The world’s leaders think that this is a time in their relationship with America when the United States is so poorly led that they will be able to extract extraordinary concessions from the West—at unbelievably bargain … [Read more...]

As He Is “In the absence of any desire on the part of the Biden administration to support the Saudis -- for decades one of Washington's most important allies in the region -- China has moved quickly to fill the diplomatic vacuum to launch its own … [Read more...]

Europe World events continue to follow predictable trends. That is, predictable if you apply biblical understanding from prophecy. The trends are probably more important than individual prognostications of actual events. Specific details are … [Read more...]

Real Success What is success? Wealth, favor and authority are common markers for some. The acquisition of such things often requires a great deal of work and dedication. But frequently there is an inner void that seems unfillable in the … [Read more...]

Contentment “Contentment has been praised more and practiced less than any other condition in life.” – Anonymous. Contentment is a very easy thing to talk about, but statistically it is not something that many attain. It is, however, a vital … [Read more...]