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God parted the Red Sea and allowed the Israelites to pass through on dry land only after they continued to walk forward toward the sea. At the wedding in Cana Jesus made wine only after the wine jugs were filled with water and samples were taken to the wine tasters. The ten... Read More →

Daniel is a shining example of faithfulness throughout his life, no matter the circumstance, no matter the consequence. He stood strong for God in a society that didn’t know or understand his faith. He stood strong in the face of persecution. Daniel experienced many visions and... Read More →

Darius, the new king of Babylon elevates Daniel to a position of prominence in his administration. Daniel is one of 3 administrators who oversee 120 satraps (mayors) who rule over the provinces. King Darius is so pleased with Daniel that he is preparing to put him in charge of... Read More →

King Nebuchadnezzar erects a golden statue and gives the order for all people in his kingdom to bow down and worship it when a musical signal is given. Anyone refusing to do so can expect death in a blazing furnace. Everyone conforms to his demands except for Shadrach, Meshach... Read More →

Daniel was enslaved in a foreign land; he was far from his home, his dreams, his hopes, and his religious freedom. Finding himself stripped of everything, even his name, he was in the worst of situations. Yet, he did not succumb to self-pity and become a victim of his... Read More →

As Christians we are called to be faithful to God and at the same time to be witnesses for God. We are to be God’s agents in this world. In John 17:14-19, Jesus prays for his disciples because he says they are not “of this world” but they are being sent “into the world” and need... Read More →

The Long and Winding Road  “Seeing is believing!” That’s an expression we often hear in today’s world, and it’s pretty easy to believe what we see right in front of us. However, with faith, “believing is seeing!” The Bible says that faith is confidence in what we hope for (Heb... Read More →

Christians who truly love one another realize that they don’t have to agree on everything. As Christians, we have freedom in Christ—freedom from the laws and rules that bound people before Christ came and made salvation possible through faith alone. Rules and regulations don’t... Read More →

Character is the commitment to do what is “right” as God defines “right” regardless of the cost. We live in a world where accomplishment and achievement are prized and often held in higher regard than character. When accomplishment is top gear, a new societal ethic... Read More →