All over the globe, both in the third world as well as in first world countries, adversity is an unexpected, unpleasant and unwelcome reality for many genuine and dedicated followers of Christ Jesus. They are not able to understand the purpose for it in their redeemed lives.

"Adversity in the Life of the Believer" is a compilation of a series of messages that I have preached on the topic, to help God's wonderful people get the right perspective of adversity in their lives or in the lives of other believers, considering that the appropriate response to trials is critical if a...

The late Pastor Collin Cole accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at age sixteen. He was called into the ministry three years later. The anointing of the Lord upon his life resulted in him serving in several leadership positions, both at the local and national levels. His dynamic and budding ministry was recognized by the leadership of the Church of God of Prophecy, Jamaica, and he was awarded a scholarship to pursue theological studies and ministerial training at Tomlinson College in the United States. Graduating in 1981 he felt the urging of the Lord to return to Jamaica to serve...