Truth Encounter: Hebrews Dave Wyrtzen

There's nothing like a seasoned group of warriors to keep us going when our energy is about to die. Whether its running a marathon or completing a football season strong, those who have been there before can challenge us not to quit and when it comes to spiritual endurance, Hebrews Chapter 11 challenges us to remember the lives of some Old Testament warriors.

She was a member of a cursed race and a prostitute. What chance did she have to get personally connected with God? God's choices might surprise you!

Does the Jewish Scriptures teach that one gets right with God by obeying the Mosaic Law? It would make sense to ask how Moses himself got right with God and Hebrews 11:23-31 answers our questions and even places a prostitute next to Moses in the discussion.

Two mile wide tornadoes, bombs at marathons, explosions in small towns, and wild fires –its been a tough spring and summer! Where can we find some encouragement as the heat of summer begins to bake?

I recently read about a young man living for sex and for physical fitness. He had actually decided that when he couldn't beat the elevator in his apartment up to the fourth floor he would end his life. Most materialists aren't that radical, but before we come to the end isn't there someone who will still be there when our strength and vitality are gone?

From the time we are kids most of us work hard to please those we love, but what does it take to please God?