“And to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come” (1Thessalonians 1:10).  The posture of the follower of Jesus Christ is anticipation for what lies ahead. The word of God received has lifted his sights above the persecution of trials and the tests that come against…

“Narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it” (Matthew 7:14).  The way that leads to life remains as the road less traveled. There are rabbit-trails along the way often taken by wayward travelers who get sidetracked by petty issues. Then there are dazzling streetlights with flashing signposts captivating…

“The diligent find freedom in their work; the lazy are oppressed by work” (Proverbs 12:24 MSG).  There is a freedom that allows us to fully cooperate with God in what He is doing. There is a bondage that can hold one back so that they are never able to accomplish or complete anything. It is the mental bondage of procrastination. It…