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Wrestling With God

Published: February 7, 2016 (Originally published: February 6, 2016)
That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. (Genesis 32:22-25)

The Way It Was Meant To Be

Published: January 31, 2016 (Originally published: January 30, 2016)

Commentary by Jack Kelley

The Prosperity Gospel teachers are right when they say the Lord intended for us to live abundant lives.  The problem is, they have misrepresented the Lord’s  promise of abundance, turning it into a false teaching where the motive is greed and not gratitude.  Because of this only the teachers themselves are awash in material wealth,


Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem

Published: January 17, 2016 (Originally published: January 16, 2016)
In this case the reward for obedience is prosperity.

The Great Pyramid of Giza

Published: January 9, 2016 (Originally published: January 9, 2016)
The Great Pyramid's builder knew all the dimensions of Earth and had a command of engineering, astronomy, and mathematics that would be impressive even today. If this guy didn't have supernatural capability himself, he was certainly assisted by Someone who does.

Why Did God Do That?

Published: November 15, 2015 (Originally published: November 14, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

I get a lot of questions about the relationship between God and Satan. Most of them are from people who want to know how God can tolerate Satan in His presence, and as far as I can tell the Bible offers no explanation for this.


His Mercies Are New Every Morning

Published: November 7, 2015 (Originally published: November 7, 2015)

A Bible Study by Jack Kelley

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23)


Our Life Is A Ministry

Published: November 1, 2015 (Originally published: October 31, 2015)

Note, Oct 2015: This is one of my very favorite articles Jack has written. And it means something new to me now. I thank the God of all comfort, for the words I have received from those of you who have also lost a spouse/partner/best friend (for Jack was all three,


Behold, I Make All Things New

Published: October 25, 2015 (Originally published: October 24, 2015)

Site update: Words cannot express how much your comments here and on Facebook, and your emails have meant to me this past week. From the beginning, the Lord has brought us the most amazing and supportive readers. And I am so very grateful for you all.


A Question We’ve All Asked

Published: October 19, 2015 (Originally published: October 19, 2015)
The following question was emailed to our "Ask a Bible Teacher" column this week. Since it's such an important question, I'm responding in our feature article format so as to provide greater detail. This will also allow more people to see it, because it's a question we've all asked.

Thoughts on Healing & an Update

Published: October 18, 2015 (Originally published: October 17, 2015)
As you go, preach this message: "The kingdom of heaven is near." Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. (Matthew 10:7, 8)