As Christians, we are God’s chosen ones to hold and communicate His oracles of truth; to be His light in this dark world; to illuminate His holy character. Because we are chosen, all of heaven’s resources are available to us. … Continue reading
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Does the Bible Make Sunday the Lord’s Day? … Continue reading
I was recently reminded of a true story concerning a missionary and his student. The story took place in Papua New Guinea. Bill, the missionary, was with his recently converted student, Ruben. All of a sudden the drums from Ruben’s … Continue reading
The story in Exodus 32 about Moses standing in the gap between God and Israel is a good example of what it takes to intercede for others in prayer. The Israelites, impatient and lacking in faith, incurred God’s anger by … Continue reading
One of the elementary things learned in the Christian walk is that good works done in our own strength are not truly good, such motivation coming from a sinful nature of pride and selfishness. Instead, we want not only to … Continue reading
We wait for our bridegroom. Our lamps lit in the window, day and night; so that upon His return, He’ll know that we are ready. And we surely are, what with the extra oil on hand, and His righteousness adorning … Continue reading
Sanctification is often thought of as a lifetime process of changing and growing into the righteousness of Jesus. And that’s true. The goal is to reach the maturity of the full stature that is Christ’s. At the same time and … Continue reading
Why would a good God flood the world and kill all those people? That’s a question the skeptics and mockers love to ask. The reason he did it is twofold. First, it was because of worldwide corruption, but in particular … Continue reading
There are stories in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament, wherein God commanded that communities, even countries, be wiped out. I’m talking men, women, and children. Usually this was done through His chosen people; at the time, the army … Continue reading
During Jesus’ earthly time, some thought Him to be a peacemaker. He wasn’t; and didn’t intend to be. He made that so clear in Matt. 10: 34-39, in which He made the point that He had to be placed first … Continue reading
Jeremiah 17: 5—Thus says the Lord, “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind and makes flesh his strength, and whose heart turns away from the Lord.” Micah 7: 5—“Do not trust in a neighbor; do not have confidence in … Continue reading
As one who was un-churched, but had spiritual inclinations, I sometimes would pause my channel surfing on a Christian station to listen to what was being said about God. But especially did I take interest in the uplifted hands and … Continue reading
Taking up your cross doesn’t have anything to do with financial worries, medical conditions, familial obligations, and other ordinary everyday stresses of life. These things are common to unbelievers and believers alike. The requirement to daily take up the cross … Continue reading
Seek God. Seek His kingdom. Seek His righteousness. Do these things FIRST, and all else needed, the Lord will provide. The focus in those words teaches us to desire and pursue a godly character above all else. In doing so, … Continue reading
The news story said that a grandmother backed her car out of the garage. She didn’t see her 3 yr. old grandson dart behind the car. She ran over him, killing him. Don’t you know that she’ll think about her … Continue reading
A friend gave this to me to pass along. What Forgiveness Isn’t FORGIVENESS IS NOT TOLERANCE FORGIVENESS IS NOT PRETENDING FORGIVENESS IS NOT FORGETTING FORGIVENESS IS NOT GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT FORGIVENESS IS NOT TURNING THE OTHER CHEEK FORGIVENESS IS … Continue reading
Rightly so, we Christians want to know God’s will for our lives. Does He want me to go here, go there, do this, do that? We turn to Him for guidance in the particulars of our lives because we believe … Continue reading
From Hebrews 2: 5-8, we know that for a little while humanity has been made a little lower than the angels. Though that all changes when Jesus comes back for us and we receive our new bodies. At that point … Continue reading
Consecrated to God doesn’t mean eating nothing but soup for two weeks, as a former co-worker once declared. Nor is it being dedicated to the church activities we perform; although consecration could include these things. But activities in and of … Continue reading
I wonder if God saved my life before I became a Christian. I had been drafted into the army near the end of the Viet Nam war and gone through the swearing-in ceremony. However, I didn’t go any further. I … Continue reading
When facing temptation, don’t entertain it and don’t determine to fight it on your own. To do so is to have to focus on it with your own strength, rather than calling on the Lord. God wants us to look … Continue reading