Whenever God calls us into a consecrated life, it is made up of four distinct stages. Christ often compared this process to building a house. First, we must prepare to build by laying a foundation. That foundation is none other than Jesus Christ Himself. Any...

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms". Ephesians 6:12 New International Version 12 For our struggle is...

God tested the Israelites’ faith. Would they trust in his ability to provide for them? They had seen his incredible power in the plagues, the crossing of the Red Sea, the manna and quail and in so many other ways. Yet they still grumbled and complained. By doing so,...

Some people miss the full dimension of the story about Jesus and Peter walking on the water. Peter often gets criticized. People point to his moment of panic, shake their heads and speak disapprovingly about his lack of faith. But they overlook a crucial fact namely,...

For centuries God’s people had been waiting for the promised Messiah, each family hoping he would be born to them. Then in an impossible dream, Joseph received a revelation from heaven telling him that Mary, his betrothed, was going to bear God’s son. An angel of the...

Pilate’s wife has been through a night of nightmares. Standing quietly in her room as her servant women dress her, she hears the loud commotion of people outside. She must talk to her husband Pilate before he does something foolish. The roar of the crowd draws her...