As Christians we sometimes fail to realize what Jesus’ salvation has won for us. We sit at the cross, mindful of our sin. But Colossians 1:12 says God has made us fit to share in the inheritance of his saints. Most Christians think that inheritance is what is reserved for us in heaven. But the verses in Colossians are part of a prayer Paul was praying for believers to experience on earth. Remember Jesus’ praying that we are to ask for God’s will on earth as it is in heaven?

I grew up hearing a message that suffering was good. It made you more spiritual. Jesus suffered, and I needed to suffer just like Him because it would bring Him glory. Suffering for Jesus was a big deal. What I didn’t know is that the Bible doesn’t say it like I learned it.

Are problems swirling around you, threatening to suffocate you in chaos? Take a look how Jesus handled a day full of trouble. It is a blueprint for us to use today.

Here is a fun question to ask if the conversation lags at your next get-together.

Did Abraham really have camels?

In Genesis 12:16 Abraham was given camels by an Egyptian king. “The king was good to Abram because of Sarai, and Abram was given sheep, cattle, donkeys, slaves, and camels.” Later Abraham's servant takes ten camels from his flock and heads out to get his son Isaac a wife. The problem is scholars believe camels were not domesticated in Canaan until much later.

The answer according to the Bible is yes. But a few things depend on you. Maybe even someone else. Let’s talk about you first.

The quick answer is yes. And no. It seems to depend on the unbelief of the unbeliever.