Trials are a blessing. What? Trials, a blessing? How are these stumbling stones, these thorns in my side, a blessing? Indeed. And not only blessings, but they are essential to life as a Christian and essential for us to bring our walk of faith closer to God. You see, to refine gold, there is a … Continue reading Trials
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Morning Prayer
"My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up" (Psalm 5:3). At what time of the day do you have your first thought of God? This question from a sermon on morning prayer by Rev. Haak really made me stop … Continue reading Morning Prayer
Are We Watching?
As members of the Church militant, it is our calling to prepare for the return of Jesus. Scripture speaks to this in multiple ways. Possibly the most well-known such passage is found in Matthew 25. There, Christ gives the parable of the ten virgins. Five of them were prepared, having oil ready for their lamps, … Continue reading Are We Watching?
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