“As each has received a gift use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks the oracles of God…” (I Peter 4:10, 11)An oracle is defined as: a person, offering wise counsel, prophecies, or predictions; or it is an authoritative or wise expression or answer. As the apostle Peter tells his readers, some are gifted with speaking and should speak ...

It was Jesus’ first miracle. Looking back, it might seem a little odd to us in modern America. Christians of our culture have often declared alcoholic drink as out of bounds. Not fit for “serious” Christians. And not without reason.  Alcoholism has ruined many.  Drunk driving has claimed too many lives. We are told by the apostle Paul not to get drunk on wine, but to have minds controlled by the H...

The path of a disciple who follows Jesus is not always easy. We have the Holy Spirit to comfort us, the Bible to guide us, yet we still face the hardships and life struggles that all humans are subject to. We are not exempt just because we are Christian; in fact, we may face additional troubles as Satan attacks in this spiritual battle that rages all around us, since we have chosen a side.The Bibl...