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.

Latest Posts and Articles

Is It True That Blacks Are Cursed?
Bible Questions and Answers, Current Events
Ask anyone today and with all the recent police shootings of unarmed Black people, primarily Black men, they might be tempted to s... Read more
What verses in the Bible can I study to help me walk in the will of God?
Bible Questions and Answers, Christian Living
You have identified one important step in walking in the will of God: to become aware of the Scriptures which provide the light to... Read more
As a Christian, why doesn’t God always answer my prayers?
Bible Questions and Answers, Christian Living
Perhaps God did answer your prayer, saying, “No”.  There seems to be the assumption that God always answers prayers by giving the ... Read more
In the present world, where is the ark of Noah?
Bible Questions and Answers
The account of the deluge in the Genesis is the echoed in the memory of all of mankind in Asia, Europe, and both North and South A... Read more
Why did God create Lucifer? Did not God know that Lucifer would turn against Him?
Bible Questions and Answers
Original Question: God is the Creator of Everything!!! So why did he create Lucifer? Even though Lucifer was created to worship Go... Read more
Malachi 4:5-6 seems to be talking about the coming of Elijah in “spirit” in two dispensations. The first is fulfilled by John the Baptist. Who fulfills the second?
Bible Questions and Answers, God's Plan for Mankind
Elijah is called Elias in the New Testament, depending upon the translation. Matthew 17:10-13 (NASV) says, “And His disciples aske... Read more
Kindly explain in detail about Revelation Chapter 4 and 5.
Bible Questions and Answers, God's Plan for Mankind
Revelation 4 & 5 is a vision showing that God does have a plan that was not to be revealed until Jesus faithfully finished his... Read more
Kindly explain Ezekiel chapters 38 and 39.
Bible Questions and Answers, Current Events, Israel
Ezekiel 38 and 39 is a highly symbolic account of the final conflict in Israel prior to the establishment of God’s Kingdom o... Read more
Am i supposed to call anyone my spiritual father?
Bible Questions and Answers
We as Christians try to treat everyone with respect. We usually refer to someone by whatever title they have earned through educat... Read more
A Christian’s Morals
Newsletters
Welcome to our Summer 2015 Newsletter! [toc] Newsletter: A Christian’s Morals End time prophecy indicates that at the time o... Read more
Who qualifies to take the Last Supper?
Bible Questions and Answers, Christian Living
The Lord’s last supper of bread and wine as read in Luke 22: 19, 20 was Jesus’ way of teaching his apostles what they must do to b... Read more
Who comes after God in our life – my spouse or my children?
Bible Questions and Answers, Christian Living
Both your spouse and your children demand your attention. The responsibilities to each one differs. According to Biblical standard... Read more
What is the rapture?
Bible Questions and Answers, God's Plan for Mankind
Most translations of the Bible do not contain the word “rapture.” The concept commonly become known as the “rapture” is larg... Read more
A God Who Hides Himself
Bible Studies, Christian Living
When we experience great disasters or suffering, the natural question that is often asked is, “If God really does exist and ... Read more
Show Me Thy Glory
Bible Studies
There was once a little girl who was lying on the floor coloring on a large drawing pad when her father came into the room. He sto... Read more
The Messenger of the Covenant
Newsletters
Welcome to our Spring 2015 Newsletter! Newsletter: The Messenger of the Covenant Students of the Bible now living in the end times... Read more
If Not, Why Not?
Bible Studies
The question "If not, why not?" challenges us to reflect on why we don't do some things in our lives. This post asks us to consid... Read more
In Memoriam – A Service for Our Lord’s Funeral
Bible Studies
What would you want a minister or a pastor to say if you were allowed to attend the funeral of the Lord Jesus? What would you say ... Read more
A Testimony: Just Food
Christian Living
I was thinking this week about what the Apostle Paul said in Phl. 4:4. The KJV translation says, “Rejoice in the Lord alway:... Read more
A Lesson Learned from God’s Care over Me
Christian Living
Winters in Chicago can be long and harsh. While the cold may be hard to bear, the snow is staggeringly beautiful. Yet, the snow an... Read more
Christians in a Tumultous World
Newsletters
Welcome to our Winter 2015 Newsletter! Newsletter: Christians in a Tumultuous World In all of the uncertainties of life it is only... Read more
The Story and Purpose of Jesus’ Birth
Bible Studies
This heartwarming story of the birth of Jesus has touched all of our hearts like no other story. On different occasions, angels ha... Read more
Terror, Anarchy or Peace?
Newsletters
Welcome to our September 2014 Newsletter resources. We hope you enjoy reading and viewing the materials on this page and the rest ... Read more
How Could One Man Save the World?
Newsletters
Welcome to our April 2014 Newsletter resources. We hope you enjoy reading and viewing the materials on this page and the rest of o... Read more
Introducton: “God’s Grand Plan of the Ages”
God's Grand Plan of the AgesGod's Grand Plan of the Ages
Please Note: This booklet is available for download in PDF. You may also request a FREE copy to be mailed to you (including FREE s... Read more
The Truth about Hell
Videos
For centuries, man has wanted to know what lies beyond the grave. We would like to consider a related and a highly charged subject... Read more
Joy in the Morning
God's Plan for Mankind
The period in which sin is permitted has been a dark night to humanity, never to be forgotten. But the glorious day of righteousne... Read more
Sabbath – The “Rest” of the Story
Videos
Are Christians obligated to keep the Sabbath? What do the Scriptures say? Why is the Sabbath referred to as a “sign?” ... Read more
All Glory to Jesus be Giv’n
Christian Living
1. All glory to Jesus be giv’n, That life and salvation are free, And all may be wash’d and forgiv’n; Yes, Jesus has sav’d even me... Read more
El Dia de Juicio
Videos
[Dios] ha establecido un día en el cual juzgará al mundo con justicia, por aquel varón a quien Él designó (Hechos 17:31) Read more
After Armageddon… God’s Kingdom
God's Plan for Mankind
The trouble in the world seems to be gathering momentum. Television, radio and newspapers fill our minds almost daily with catastr... Read more
After Armageddon – God’s Kingdom
Videos
Armageddon is a frightening prospect. But the Scriptures indicate that after Armageddon the desire for peace and prosperity will c... Read more
Como Estudiar la Biblia
Videos
En Espanol Este video demuestra las majores tecnicas para el estudio productivo de la Biblia.   Read more
1. A Nightime of Sin… to End in a Joyful Morning
God's Grand Plan of the AgesGod's Grand Plan of the Ages

God has a just and loving Plan for all mankind which has been unfolding throughout the history of man. Understanding this... Read more

2. An Intelligent, Loving Creator
God's Grand Plan of the AgesGod's Grand Plan of the Ages

How do we know there is a God? Could the universe and the people on Earth have just happened? What might be good evidence that ... Read more

3. God’s Revelation – The Bible
God's Grand Plan of the AgesGod's Grand Plan of the Ages

The Bible has been the torch of civilization and liberty. The Judeo-Christian Bible has shaped not only religious thought, but ... Read more