In the middle of this great chapter on faith, the author of Hebrews pauses to give a recap. He has already covered creation, Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Sarah. He will get back to Abraham, the patriarchs, Moses, and many others. But before he does, he gives a beautiful statement about the mentality which drove our forefathers' faith. In short, they looked for the better city of God.
Read moreFaith Looks Forward to the Better City of God (Hebrews 11:13–16)
In the middle of this great chapter on faith, the author of Hebrews pauses to give a recap. He has already covered creation, Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Sarah. He will get back to Abraham, the patriarchs, Moses, and many others. But before he does, he gives a beautiful statement about the mentality which drove our forefathers' faith. In short, they looked for the better city of God. (7 Minutes/1800 Words)
Read more6 Helps to Run the Christian Race in the Last Days (Hebrews 10:19-39)
When running in an endurance race, ample reasons to quit surface. Overwhelming fatigue, blisters and other irritations will grate on your resolve. Eating the wrong food will cause your energy to deplete. You might experience dehydration. You might even become mentally depressed when alone on the course. As each malady presents itself, the temptation to quit is strong. But the experienced endurance racer pushes through and finishes their course. (14 Minutes/3600 Words)
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