"Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words" (1 Thessalonians 4:17-18). The meeting here mentioned is to be the greatest meeting the Bible tells
“Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the proving of things not seen." -Hebrews 11:1 The history of the world's progress is the history of the triumphs of faith. Faith, to all human seeming, does the most unwarranted things. It sings in prison. It fights while still in chains. It works without tools. You may
"For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh" - Paul argued in his letter to the Hebrews "how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your
Kudos to the residents of Fort Collins, Colorado for their show of solidarity after a local mosque was vandalized in March 2017. A man used rocks to smash glass door panels at the Islamic Center of Fort Collins before entering the building and vandalizing the interior. Then to symbolize Christianity over Islam, he tossed a
"In all thy ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct thy paths." -Proverbs 3:6 This text has a peculiar place in my heart. It has been with me day by day for three-and-thirty years. It was on the morning when I was first leaving home for school that my father said to me as his last
"Take this child away, and nurse it for me, and I will give thee thy wages" (Exodus 2:9) The story of Moses is one of the most beautiful and fascinating in all the world. It takes a hold on us and never for an instant does it lose its interest, for it is so graphically told
Caecilius Cyprianus, aka Thascius, was probably born around 200 AD. He converted to Christianity around the age of 40. He was the bishop of Carthage and notable early Christian writer. During this time, Christian persecution was especially severe at Carthage. Many Christians fell away, and were thereafter referred to as "Lapsi" (the fallen). Many gave
The following writing dates from around 203 AD. It so closely relates to Tertullian's Ad Martyras, it grew to be known as the "appendix" to Ad Martyras. THE MARTYRDOM OF PERPETUA AND FELICITAS. PREFACE. IF ancient illustrations of faith which both testify to God's grace and tend to man's edification are collected in writing, so that by the
Tertullian's Ad Martyras may be Tertullian's earliest work. It was written around 197 AD. The writing is addressed to imprisoned Christians awaiting their execution. CHAP. I. BLESSED Martyrs Designate, - Along with the provision which our lady mother the Church from her bountiful breasts, and each brother out of his private means, makes for your bodily wants
California has initiated a travel ban to states is says use “religious freedom” as a basis for “discrimination” against gays and transgender people. Announced yesterday by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra under state law AB 1887, travel is prohibited for state-funded and state-sponsored travel to eight states – Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee,