It had been a long journey for Jacob fleeing from his brother Esau back home. He had lost everything and was utterly distressed— restless, homeless, and hopeless. One day he came to a place where he later called Bethel. At nightfall, wearied and tired, Jacob pillowed his head on a stone to sleep. As he…More
If you were given one opportunity to ask God for a free gift, what would that be? People of different ages and social standings have different things in mind: food, clothing, shelter, education, pleasures, achievement, fame, health, beauty, etc. At some point in life, however, everyone seems to have just one common objective – wealth.…More
In Matthew 16:18 the Lord says, “Upon this rock I will build My church.” This is the universal church. But if we go on to 18:17, we see the local church. I know some Christian teachers who take a stand by using only Matthew 16:18. They ask, “Is the church mentioned in this verse the…More
If you want to understand the Bible, the New Testament Recovery Version with its many useful features is indispensable. It’s an accurate translation of the original Greek manuscripts into modern, easy-to-read English. Study features include historical information, extensive outlines for each book, over 9,000 explanatory footnotes, more than 13,000 cross-references, and 8 pages of important…More
Have you ever felt unsatisfied, let down, even empty, after you got what you thought would make you happy? You are not alone. This puzzling feeling has been known to strike the most accomplished and wealthy people as well as the less accomplished and less wealthy. In fact, King Solomon had it all—a kingdom, untold…More
