Most of us know what it feels like to walk into a classroom on the day of a final exam. If we have prepared, then there is a general sense of confident optimism. On the other hand, if we are unprepared, there is a sense of anxiety or even dread. So, the same test brings the potential for either confidence or shame. In a similar way, the apostle John exhorts believers in 1 John 1:28 to be prepared for Jesus’ imminent return.

Often when we think of witnessing for the Lord, we naturally think of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. While this is often the case and very important, it is good to remember that how we conduct our daily lives is a witness, too.

Our world is marked by chaos, conflict, and uncertainty. No part of life seems untouched. For Christians, this should not surprise us, as Jesus stated that the world will be this way until He returns. In the Upper Room, Jesus made the disciples a promise of peace even as his disciples experienced hardships in a fallen world. In this article, Pastor Steven shows how Jesus wants His followers to have hope and peace in a troubled world.

While we can be thankful for many well-known Christians, it is good to remember those who serve the Lord faithfully in either the background or are simply less known.

It seems like almost everything has a warning label on it today. For example, we have warning labels on food and clothing, as well as household products that contain hazardous materials. These labels can be helpful as they endeavor to warn of danger and provide caution for potential consequences. The Bible has many warnings too, and they serve the same general purpose. One of the more unique, yet helpful, is a warning about a coppersmith.