The Execution of John the Baptist

The Execution of John the Baptist

“And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her. And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison. . .” (Mark 6:26-27 ESV)...
The Lord’s Ambassadors

The Lord’s Ambassadors

“And whether they hear or refuse to hear (for they are a rebellious house) they will know that a prophet has been among them.” (Ezekiel 2:5) The Lord God sends us forth to preach the gospel. He sends us out to people He desires to speak to but uses us...
The Strength of Weakness Part 2

The Strength of Weakness Part 2

The Apostle Paul, freely admitted to anxiety, discouragement, pain, troubles, and weakness. He was but a jar of clay, a weak, flawed and unattractive vessel out of which shone the glory of the Lord. He boasted in those things which put him in a bad light, that made...
The Strength of Weakness Part 2

Strength in Weakness

“For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:10, ESV) The Apostle Paul says that there is strength in weakness. These words sound...
Freely Give

Freely Give

“For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter of fairness your abundance at the present time should supply their need, so that their abundance may supply your need, that there may be fairness.” (2 Corinthians 8:13-14) Paul makes...