Faith & Reflection

Spiritual Reflections and Devotions

From time to time, we post selections from new and old gems of meditations either from our cherished writings or those of our congregation.

We hope you will find encouragement in the Scriptures considered or the retelling of their living in the Lord, trusting His promises and reflecting on their experiences.

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What is the difference between praise and worship?
Bible Questions and Answers
While the terms praise and worship are often used interchangeably, Scripture and careful study show that they ... Read more
Before Jesus died for our sins, how did anyone get into heaven, like Abraham and David?
Bible Questions and Answers
Before Jesus died and rose again, no human being—righteous or unrighteous—entered heaven. Jesus stated this plainly: “No one has a... Read more
Matthew 23:9 – what did Jesus mean by “do not call anyone on earth your father” – does this mean our biological dad? Or priests?
Bible Questions and Answers
Matthew 23:9 that brings us right into the heart of how we apply Jesus’ “tough” words to our modern religious landscape. We a... Read more
Is it a sin to be rich?
Bible Questions and Answers
Money is important to live, but just how important should it be? Some people say that being a good Christian means that God will a... Read more
Faith or Fear? – Part 2: Hell
Bible Studies, God's Plan for Mankind
The teaching of hell has inspired fear in mankind for generations. But is this teaching actually found in the Bible? Read more
Not all of my family has been baptized. Do I need to worry about them getting into heaven?
Bible Questions and Answers
You do not need to worry about your unbaptized family members being excluded from heaven, because the Scriptures reveal a far more... Read more
Why would God create us if He knew we would just die?
Bible Questions and Answers
God did not create humanity with the intention of having us die; His original purpose was for mankind to live eternally in a perfe... Read more
Could people with different religions go to heaven?
Bible Questions and Answers
The question of whether people with different religions can go to heaven is answered by distinguishing between God’s universal pla... Read more
Newsletter: How God Views Antisemitism?
Newsletters
The rebirth of Israel in 1948 stands as one of history’s greatest miracles - a nation destroyed, its people scattered worldwide, y... Read more
What does Isaiah 49:3-6 mean?
Bible Questions and Answers, Israel
Isaiah 49 is part of a prophecy about the restoration of Israel. When God, through Moses, gave Israel the opportunity to become Hi... Read more
Does God ask us today to stand with Israel?
Bible Questions and Answers, Israel
When Christians talk about having a certain posture toward Israel, it isn’t about politics or nationalism — it’s about recognizing... Read more
Faith or Fear? Part One – The Rapture
Bible Studies, God's Plan for Mankind
Today’s society is filled with many fears. New fears such as global warming, microplastics, and AI compete alongside long-establis... Read more
Israel – Born to Destiny
Videos, Where Do I Start?
The regathering of Israel to their ancient homeland is a fulfillment of Bible Prophecy. What will be Israel’s place in the Kingdom... Read more
Does the general resurrection (the second) occur literally at the end of the Millennium or during it? (Revelation 20:4,5,6)
Bible Questions and Answers
The belief that the second resurrection will occur at the end of the millennium is based on Revelation 20:5, “But the re... Read more
How do we communicate with God?
Bible Questions and Answers
Prayer is how we communicate with God. It’s like a power cord that stretches all the way to Him in heaven. Prayer “charges” our he... Read more
Newsletter: There Is One Pivotal Truth
Newsletters
Unlock a deeper understanding of one of life's most profound questions, "Why Is God Permitting Evil?" Our Summer newsletter offers... Read more
Washing in the Laver
Bible Studies
Soon after the descendants of Israel agreed to become God’s chosen people (Exodus 19:8), God delivered directions to them for the ... Read more
Are They Saved?
Bible Studies
The question of “being saved” can be difficult for Christians. Conflicting teachings about “who is saved” and “who isn’t saved” ca... Read more
Interactive Chart of the Ages
God's Plan for Mankind, Where Do I Start?
The Chart of the Ages provides a road map of God’s plan as it progresses from Genesis to Revelation. Click on a letter or area on ... Read more
Newsletter: Why Is God Permitting Evil
Newsletters
Unlock a deeper understanding of one of life's most profound questions, "Why Is God Permitting Evil?" Our Summer newsletter offers... Read more
Elijah witnessing the wind from 1 Kings 19:11
God’s Providence During Times of Discouragement
Christian Living
God's wisdom and love extends to his followers even during times of discouragement. Read more
Job and his comforters
Conversations in the Book of Job
Bible Studies
The book of Job begins with two conversations between God and Satan. These conversations provide insights into the lessons of Job,... Read more
Newsletter: This Land is Mine!
Newsletters
Many may ask after reading this verse, if God owns the Land, why has a bloody conflict continued in Israel generation after genera... Read more
Good Tidings of Great Joy
God's Plan for Mankind
More than 2000 years ago, Jesus became human, like us, and sacrificed his life for all mankind. As another year concludes, we are ... Read more
A Great and a Small
Bible Studies
Proper balance is a key contributor to success in many things, including faithful consecration to God. Read more
Newsletter: What God Loves and What God Hates
Newsletters
This issue of the newsletter, "What God Loves & What God Hates",  emphasizes the importance of understanding God's fixed principle... Read more
Explain Jesus saying, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)
Bible Questions and Answers
Jesus knew his time on earth was coming to an end. Beginning in John 13:30 one of the last conversations between Jesus and his dis... Read more
What is the bottomless pit in Revelation?
Bible Questions and Answers
The phrase “bottomless pit” is found seven times in the Bible, all in the book of Revelation. Revelation is a highly symbolic text... Read more
Change: The Church Class and Change (Part 3 of a 3 Part Series)
Bible Studies
Although God planned for the Church class before creation began, many changes took place as God's plan unfolded to allow for the H... Read more
How can the different parts of the body work together to build God’s kingdom, in 1 Corinthians 12:12-26?
Bible Questions and Answers
The “body of Christ” refers to Jesus plus his faithful followers. We want to be integrated into the body, so that what we work on ... Read more
How can you know when God has forgiven you fully?
Bible Questions and Answers
As recorded in the book of Genesis, Adam and Eve, the first man and woman, sinned by disobeying God’s commandments (Genesis 3). Si... Read more
Newsletter: Compelling Scientific Evidence Confirms a Creator
Newsletters
Our current newsletter touches upon credible scientific findings that support the existence of a Creator, aligning recent discover... Read more
James 4:4 says whoever is a friend of the world is the enemy of God. But then how did God “so love the world” in John 3:16?
Bible Questions and Answers
There is a difference between "loving the world" in a positive sense and "loving the world" in a negative sens... Read more
Change: Our Lord Jesus and Change (Part 2 of a 3 Part Series)
Bible Studies
In order to fulfill God’s plan, Jesus underwent several changes, each as fundamental as it was dramatic. However, throughout each ... Read more
When did people first call God “Jehovah Rapha”?
Bible Questions and Answers
There are several names and descriptions given to God, especially in the Old Testament. Each of them gives us a different way to g... Read more
What scriptures of the Old Testament tell us that a Savior will be born?
Bible Questions and Answers
A building has an architect. Then he employs a master workman to actually build the structure. Even though the architect does not ... Read more