No temptation [Greek 'adversity'] has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not permit you to be tempted [Greek: 'tested'] beyond what you are able, but with the temptation [adversity], He will also make the way out, so as for you to be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 EMTV

There is no question that we are in a time of some of the greatest adversity ever experienced by we who live in the 'western' world. Such atrocities as those suffered by Christians in far-away lands seem to be creeping ever closer to our own doorsteps, as we see alarming measures being taken by the leaders of our once 'free' lands.

It is common to man (human) to deal with adversity; it is part of life on this earth. Why must the peoples of the earth deal with so much adversity? Where did it all begin; what is behind it all; where is it going, as it leaves its trail of destruction? And what is the answer? Again, I am thrilled to report, the Bible has the answer to every question regarding life and death. [to full article]

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20

As we stand aghast, almost in unbelief, at the acceleration of evil we cannot help but cry out "Come, Lord Jesus, come!" What once were considered free nations are fast becoming nations in bondage to the most God-less tyranny imaginable. Our God-given rights are being stripped from us almost daily. Accountability to God is now considered a criminal offence, punishable with time in prison. Obedience to Jesus' instruction to go and make disciples, who follow after Him, is an offence to many who demand retribution resulting in believers being mocked, imprisoned or killed. Without parents' approval, little children are being subjected to traumatizing indoctrination in things they should never have to learn. Those things which were once a hidden agenda are shamelessly being imposed on a stunned society left feeling helpless in the face of such insidious onslaught.

As believers, what are we to do? What is our fundamental responsibility? What of the hidden things inside of us? As believers, will we be found guiltless when it comes to calling good "evil" and evil "good?" Let's see what God's Word has to say to us. [to full article]