Have you ever noticed that often when we obtain treasures on the earth, they quickly consume our thoughts, our conversations, our money, and our time. We tell everyone about them, while showing them pictures of the wonderful things we possess and expressing the joys they bring. We can’t wait until...

Reflecting on Isaiah 45:3, we find an inspiring message in the story of Cyrus. This Persian king, though a pagan idolater, was chosen by God to accomplish His divine purpose. In God's big picture, he wasn’t someone you would expect to be an instrument of God. He turned out to...