Author Archives: Michael

Before Jesus would endure the physical suffering, He would experience emotional and spiritual torment that was far greater. In the Garden of Gethsemane, the full scope of Jesus’ mission became readily apparent. Jesus knew, once He left the garden, all … Continue reading →

When God instructed Jonah to go to Nineveh, we read that Jonah, instead, went to Joppa and boarded a ship to Tarshish. Let me tell you, ladies and gentlemen, that the minute you decide to walk away from God and … Continue reading →

In the most extreme moment of his life, when his entire household was threatened with annihilation, Jacob wrestled with a man through an entire sleepless night. Somehow, after this astounding encounter, Jacob came to the realization that he had been … Continue reading →

In ancient times, when an oriental king gave a banquet and wanted to show how rich he was, he would take apples and cover them with gold, place them in silver baskets, and distribute them to his guests. “Take a … Continue reading →