A man sits in prison, unjustly accused.  His living conditions are deplorable.  It is cold and dark and he never sees the light of day.  Rats infest his living quarters and the minimal food he gets does little to nurture his failing body. Yet, this man is filled with praise to God.  He continues to encourage those around him and share the good news of faith in Jesus with all who will listen.  Not only does he find cause to rejoice each day, but he actively encourages his followers and friends to do the same. A woman sits in a prison camp, put in there because she and her family…

Let’s face it, in troubled times, we are looking for help.  We want a way out.  We want someone to solve the problem and make it all better, preferably right away.  When life gets tough we can lose our perspective.  Let me share a story of two men and observe how perspective makes all the difference.  Both men want something from Jesus, but take a close look at how they approach the matter. The first man is a troubled father with a son who is possessed by a spirit that has taken away the boy’s speech and causes him dangerous convulsions.  The man is frustrated and troubled and is looking…