Christ Jesus told the story of a house that was built on a rock so that it withstood winds and floods. In the face of today's social and economic winds and floods, many of us are looking for a way to build, or to keep, our families on a solid foundation.
If Bible study is just an academic exercise, then much of the meaning and impact of the Scriptures are lost. This author explores a spiritual approach that leads to daily inspiration, healing, and regeneration.
When we feel we are battling our way through each day, we may think that our best hope is just to survive. But even a glimpse of God's government can show the way to face challenges with rejoicing.
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last words of Christ Jesus in the Gospel of Mark are "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
When reports of calamity in our world or in our own town flood in daily, it may seem naive to say that we can be free from fear. Yet the Bible tells us, "Perfect love casteth out fear."
A community of broken homes and destructive children or a community of neighbors in Christ Jesus' sense of the word? That was the question this author was able to answer through prayer.
