Are You Discerning the Time and the Season?

While it is true that no one knows the day or hour of Jesus' return (Matthew 24:36, Mark 13:32), Jesus Himself rebuked religious leaders (Matthew 16:1-3) and His followers (Luke 12:54-56) for not discerning the times and seasons in which they lived. What had they failed to discern? Jesus' first coming! Friends, I believe the …

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Wars and Rumors of Wars

Want to know what the last days will be like? Why not go to Matthew 24 where Jesus Himself answers his disciples' questions about end times. That chapter is rich in prophecy and well worth spending a half hour reading and studying. Sitting on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the Kidron Valley and gazing upon …

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The Ukrainian Invasion Brought Close to Heart

Wars and rumors of wars. Only one of several signs Jesus told His disciples would characterize the time leading up to His return (Matthew 24:6), it seems today's geopolitical landscape is precisely what Jesus described. Yes, there have been wars throughout history, including since the time Jesus identified them as signs of the last days. …

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Refined as Gold or Burned as Chaff?

Hi friends! Has your faith been refined as gold or burned as chaff? Take a quick look at 1 Peter 1:7 and Matthew 3:11-12: ...the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. ....I indeed …

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