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 were the seven last words of Christ?
Bible Questions and Answers
The question refers to the seven last statements that Jesus made while on the cross. Some statements were prophesied in the Old Te... Read more
What does the Bible say about inner peace and assurance?
Bible Questions and Answers, Christian Living
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you w... Read more
Why do most Christians believe in the rapture when it is not in the Bible? Is it just a way to scare people to turn to God?
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: Why do most Christians believe in the rapture when it is not in the Bible? I have read the Bible over 25 times ... Read more
Did Jesus Christ speaks in tongues?
Bible Questions and Answers
Summary: Yes, Jesus was fluent in different foreign languages. However, he never spoke ecstatically. Discussion: In the Greek, the... Read more
In 1 Corinthians 3:13-15, how is the Christian’s work burned but then he, himself, is saved by fire?
Bible Questions and Answers
In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul teaches that every Christian’s life is like a building. For the building to be strong and to remain, it m... Read more
Where did Buddha, Einstein or other mystics get their wisdom? Does Jehovah God give any honest, sincere seekers wisdom?
Bible Questions and Answers
All truths, both in the natural world and spiritual dimensions, belong to God. Deuteronomy 29:29, ‘“The secret things belong to th... Read more
The breath of man and beast are the same. But in Ecclesiastes 3:21, why does one go upward and another go downward to the earth?
Bible Questions and Answers
“For the fate of the sons of men and the fate of beasts is the same. As one dies so dies the other; indeed, they all have the same... Read more
What is the power, the impact and the growth of that Holy Spirit?
Bible Questions and Answers
The major work of God’s holy spirit right now is the development of the church class (also called the bride of Christ). This is a ... Read more
Is there a difference between being a child of God and a servant of God?
Bible Questions and Answers
A servant of God is part of God’s household and he works to serve his master. The nation of Israel were considered servants of God... Read more
Come to Bethlehem
Bible Studies
The word “Noel” is one we hear often at Christmas time. Webster’s dictionary says, “English speakers borro... Read more
Deliverance
Videos
Deliverance happens in many different ways. This video describes various Bible characters who experienced a personal deliverance. ... Read more
Have you ever heard a woman angel mentioned in the Bible?
Bible Questions and Answers
No where in the Bible is an angel identified as a female. The Bible does not give us much information about angelic life in heaven... Read more
What does it mean to be no part of this world? Should Christians vote or celebrate unscriptural holidays?
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: What does it mean to be no part of this world? Some professed “Christians” vote and celebrate unscriptural holi... Read more
Is Christmas on December 25th? Is it okay for Christians to celebrate it?
Bible Questions and Answers
Short answer: No but also Yes! The Bible does not teach that Jesus was born on December 25th, but the evidence is clear and strong... Read more
Parting Words
Bible Studies
Many people have had the opportunity to express some final words just prior to death. Their words usually indicated what was espec... Read more
1 Thessalonians 5:23 says man has a spirit, soul and body. How do you explain this?
Bible Questions and Answers
That the terms body, soul and spirit are not identical and interchangeable as many assume is shown in the use of all three terms i... Read more
How do I pray for my mental health?
Bible Questions and Answers, Christian Living
Embrace the beautiful promise, “The Lord has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind,” 2 T... Read more
The Reformation, Identifying the Antichrist and the Counterfeit Heavens
Newsletters
Prophetic passages in Scripture give a clear description of the beginning, prosperity and decline of The Antichrist. Other titles ... Read more
A letter to our “Brethren and Companions”
Israel
Rosh Ha Shana September 21, 2017 לְמַֽעַן־אַחַ֥י וְרֵעָ֑י אֲדַבְּרָה־נָּ֖א שָׁל֣וֹם בָּֽךְ For my brethren and companions’ s... Read more
First to Zion – a Calendar for Israel’s 70th Anniversary
Israel
God often accomplishes His purposes through miraculous and invisible power, but he uses people. Some understand they are doing God... Read more
What scriptures point to 7 years of tribulation?
Bible Questions and Answers
Summary: Some Christians believe that Daniel 9:27 refers to a future 7 years of tribulation.  This is a misinterpretation of proph... Read more
Israel Resources and Materials
Israel
Review, download or order topics and items regarding Israel in history and prophecy, and the future expectations held out for the... Read more
What are some things God CANNOT do?
Bible Studies
Here are 12 things God cannot do. “It is impossible for God to lie.” Hebrews 6:18 “He cannot deny Himself.” 2 Timothy 2:13 “He Him... Read more
Can These Bones Live?
Videos
The Ezekiel prophecy of the valley of dry bones is examined and explained as we watch it fulfilled in the re-birth of Israel. Read more
During Jesus’ time were the children of God going through times like this?
Bible Questions and Answers
The Roman government gave their local rulers dictatorial powers to keep the status quo. The governors could do as they pleased to ... Read more
Specifically, why was man created?
Bible Questions and Answers
The Bible does not directly answer your question, so we will reason on this topic using scriptural principles. We may certainly re... Read more
Does the Bible talk about climate change and flooding?
Bible Questions and Answers, Current Events
The Bible does indeed talk about climate change. Since Adam’s sin, the earth has been cursed. Genesis 3:17 (NASB), “…Cursed is the... Read more
Worship
Christian Living
[—TOC Heading:h3—] Worship We all know what it means…or do we? Before we dig into this word, let’s find a defini... Read more
Why did God call Himself, “I AM THAT I AM”?
Bible Questions and Answers
God wanted to assure Moses and Israel that God would become what they would need Him to become.  In using the words “I AM THAT I A... Read more
In Exodus 32, verse 14 God said that He repented when He was going to destroy Israel. If God knows all things, why does He change His mind and repent?
Bible Questions and Answers
“But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” Psalm 86:15 (NKJV) G... Read more
What is the daily sacrifice and the abomination that makes desolate in Daniel 11 verse 31?
Bible Questions and Answers
Daniel 11:31, “And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily s... Read more
Why does God allow problems and trials in our lives?
Bible Questions and Answers, Christian Living
Most people wonder why God permits mankind to suffer. The answer depends on the person asking the question. Part 1: For the Christ... Read more
How can one experience divine knowledge, divine prosperity and divine health in his life time?
Bible Questions and Answers, Christian Living
God’s plan is to give humanity an experience with sin and evil before granting them knowledge, prosperity or health. In His wisdom... Read more
Is Jesus Really God?
Bible Questions and Answers, Where Do I Start?
Jesus is not God. Jesus is the Son of God. When the angel told Mary that she would bear Jesus, the angel explained that the child ... Read more
Did God allow evil to test us?
Bible Questions and Answers, Where Do I Start?
In the beginning, Adam and Eve were created with the ability to make decisions and to choose their own actions. There was no evil ... Read more
The Last Week
Bible Studies
Many times in life we can feel like there are not enough hours in the day to do everything we need and want. We may want to put Ch... Read more