Everyone experiences desert times marked by isolation, fear, loneliness, and hopelessness. The people of Israel once wandered in the desert and despaired that God had forgotten them, even though he had a history of faithfulness with Israel. They faced many challenges we face today: suffering, discontentment, dissention, and panic. Like the Israelites, we learn important lessons in the desert. ...
Whether it's because we are fearful of rejection or don't know what to say, the contemporary church often struggles to publicize the transforming message of the gospel. The early church, on the other hand, couldn't keep quiet about Jesus! Because the first believers were generous, holy, and courageous, they earned the respect of outsiders and brought new believers into the fold. In the same way, ...
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