By: Obed Pineda “But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them” (2nd Timothy 3:14) Meeting strangers for the first time, for many, is not an easy experience. A primary reason this is so is because a…
By: Phil Hopkins God’s law regarding Marriage – Divorce – and Remarriage has been lost and is totally ignored in modern society. What could be clearer as to what God wants regarding our marriages as given in Matt. 5:32 but I say unto you, that every one that putteth away…
By: Obed Pineda The beautiful story of Job is probably the most read Scripture by those who feel trapped in a cage of affliction. Reading about the triumph of this holy man over the Satanic challenge brings comfort and encouragement during our personal storms. The poem of Job (for it…
By: John Mitchell This spiritual article starts with a confession. I’ve been proud of the fact that, even though I’m in my seventies; I’ve still been steady on my feet, strong enough to mow my own lawn, do landscaping with large stones, move furniture, and work on projects in my…
By: Obed Pineda “Whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you.” (Luke 10:8) Montezuma II was emperor of the mighty Aztec empire in sixteenth century Mexico. It was during his reign that the Spanish conquistadores (“conquerors”) successfully overthrew the Aztec empire and…
By: Obed Pineda “Do not fear little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) David is a quiet and timid southern man. Because of his build and height, it is not an easy feat for him to disappear within a sea of…
By: John Mitchell Unconditional Love I would like to start with a definition of the title of this article. First, Unconditional means, something that is absolute, and not subject to any conditions or limitations. Second, there are different types of love, but for the purpose of this article I will…
By: Kevin Townsend In Acts 12:1-16 we find the account of Herod Agrippa I, grandson of Herod the Great (King of Palestine A.D. 42 to 44) murdering James the brother of John (Acts 12:2) and intending to do the same to the Apostle Peter after the 8-day Passover feast was…
By: Obed Pineda Lessons I Learned from Arequipa: “Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men.” (Mark 2:3) It was a crisp Sunday morning in Arequipa on July 14th. Experiencing such exquisite, cool weather in the month of July felt surreal, considering that just…
By: Obed Pineda “Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.” (Ecclesiastes 9:17) I remember sitting in my political science class (during the short stint I was blessed to attend the University of Houston) listening to the professor begin his…