Dear Friends in Christ, Throughout this year, we have been offering posts for your edification and encouragement. We have tried to be faithful to the Word of God and share some of the blessed experience He has given us over the years. We want you to know how much...

As we approach the annual celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, most of us – together with thousands upon thousands of people around the world – will hear and sing the beloved Christmas carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. It was written in 1868 by Phillips Brooks, an...

II Kings 6:1-7; 4 Kingdoms 6:1-7 In the introduction to Part I, we noted that mistakes, shortcomings and accidents can often hinder our service to God and to others, causing our efforts to be inadequate and ineffective. We then read how the prophet Elisha covered and redeemed the mistake...

II Kings 4:38-44; 4 Kingdoms 4:38-44 Experience in this world has reminded many of us that, despite our best intentions, plans and efforts, sometimes things just seem to go wrong. This is true as well when we, as Christians, are trying to serve our Lord. With our hearts and...

II Kings 4: 1-7; 4 Kingdoms 4: 1-7 Although it is still early in his prophetic ministry, Elisha has become aware of the many people who are beset with the burdens and anxieties of life. Furthermore, there are those who are unable to help themselves and some not knowing...

Without a doubt, one of the major topics of our day is environmental concerns. We are inundated with discussions and debates on global warming, greenhouse gases, carbon footprints, emission standards, electric cars, fossil fuels, etc. The core of the following article was originally delivered at a Parish Life Conference...

II Kings 2:19-22; 4 Kingdoms 2:19-22 Following the dramatic events at the Jordan River, Elisha apparently returned to Jericho with the sons of the prophets and remained with them for a while. Jericho was located about 6 miles west of the Jordan River and about 8 miles north of...

II Kings 2:12-15; 4 Kingdoms 2:12-15 As we noted in the previous episode, the miraculous ascension of Elijah had a stunning impact on Elisha – and probably would on all of us. When the fiery chariot and horses rushed between them and the whirlwind propelled Elijah to heaven (vs.11),...

II Kings 2: 8-12; 4 Kingdoms 2: 8-12 We last saw the two prophets walking on dry ground through the divided waters of the Jordan toward the eastern bank. As you recall, Elisha had refused all attempts to separate him from his master … “As the Lord lives …....

II Kings 2: 1-8; 4 Kingdoms 2: 1-8 This upcoming episode is so profound and filled with spiritual insights. Therefore, we ask your forbearance as it will be offered in three parts. Hopefully, along the way, we will not lose touch with the central theme: the conclusion of Elijah’s...