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If the goal of Christianity is for God to make us happy, healthy, and wealthy, then somebody forgot to tell the apostles. They all suffered greatly for the cause of Christ and they did so rejoicing greatly about their lot in life. "And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations..." (Romans 5:3).

If we do not disciple our nation and its rulers, then we will be discipled by our nation and its rulers. Therefore, if the Lord has allowed you to be alive for such a time as this, then live for Christ and impact your nation. "Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness" (Proverbs 25:5).

Unrestrained desire can lead to an unquenchable fire. You see, like oxygen that fuels a backdraft, so does a desire conceived give birth to sin. And when it is fully grown, death follows. And that is why we must be on guard, because sin promises pleasure and yet pays in...

If sinful man does not turn back now, there is no going back later. In other words, God is not slack concerning His promise to return and judge, as some count slackness. But rather, He is longsuffering toward us, which means His love is long and His suffering was for us. And He desires all men to...

It is better to commit our trust to the Lord’s defense than to commit our tongues to our own defense. "O Lord my God, in You I put my trust; save me from all those who persecute me; and deliver me, lest they tear me like a lion, rending me in pieces, while there is none to deliver" (Psalm 7:1-2).

The best way to have an audience with God is to preface your prayer with reflections upon the greatness of God. You see, when we recognize God’s magnificence, such reflection broadens our perspective, shrinks our problems, and deepens our hearts posture. "And now my head shall...