Posts Tagged "an Encouraging Word"

“Pray for me”. It’s a simple request that can bring so much comfort, but what do you do when the thing you need prayer for is something you just can’t admit to? (NOTE: Scripture references below video.) SCRIPTURES USED: Romans 8:26 Romans 8:34 [Pray for Me: an Encouraging Word 004 | © 2011 phillipgonzales.com]

So, apparently Jesus is about to come back and it’s the end of the world. Apparently scores of people are selling all their belongings and hitting the streets. Ever wonder what JESUS said about this sort of thing? (NOTE: Scripture references below video) SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Matthew 24:3-4a Matthew 24:36 [End of the World: an Encouraging Word 003 | © 2011 phillipgonzales.com]  

Osama Bin Laden is dead. As with any such event, the question always comes up, "How should Christians respond?" There is a tension inherent in the question, but perhaps the Bible can help us find our way.

Somehow, every Easter it seems like the same thing. Mad rushing to prepare, getting everything “perfect” around the church building in anticipation of new visitors, hoping to get it all right… but is that really the point of it all?[Easter: an Encouraging Word 001 | © 2011 phillipgonzales.com]