Imagine sitting in your comfortable chair, reading the book of Revelation. Your eyes glance upon the words, "The one who has an ear had better hear what the spirit says to the churches...to the one who conquers..." (Revelation 2:7-8 NET). You are taken captive, not only by the actual words, but by the specific combination of words. These words, used in this particular way, are true for all seven churches mentioned in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. My heart was immediately stirred by the Holy Spirit to begin the journey to understand the truth of Jesus' exhortation to these seven churches. Clearly Jesus wants us to become overcomers and maintain that condition during our lifetime. The deeper my studies went, the more I realized that Jesus wants us to understand the times we are witnessing as well as delve into and experience the deep love and desire He has for us. To be His Bride, we must overcome With this revelation, I began to understand this truth and to fully appropriate, not only the knowledge of this revelation, but also the intimacy and passion we must experience to truly understand what it takes to become Jesus' Bride. Originally, the content of this book was intended as material for a class I taught called Understanding the Times. Along the way, it became a love story I was compelled to tell in this book. I felt it necessary to ensure others would seek an intense relationship with Jesus. No matter the cost, it is well worth the effort and journey to emerge as the Bride of Christ. I invite you to join me on the journey that leads to understanding exactly who we must become to be Jesus' Bride and... The Overcoming Remnant