In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.Romans 4:18 There’s something deeply moving about Abraham’s kind of hope. Scripture says he “hoped against hope.” In other words, when there was absolutely no logical reason left to believe, he […]

And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.” Acts 26:29 Paul’s words are so powerful here. Standing in front of rulers, soldiers, and onlookers, he didn’t shrink back or soften his message. […]

And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxiety for all the churches.2 Corinthians 11:28 As the apostle to the Gentiles, Paul planted and established many churches. He helped to set the churches up, worked with the pastors on how to screen potential candidates for deacons and elders, and […]