A Reed Shaken In The Wind?
In Matthew 11, John’s disciples went to ask Jesus if He was the One. The answer, of course, was yes. “Go and tell John the things which you see: the blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel …Read More
Rejoice Always
First Thessalonians 5:16 tells us to “rejoice always.” How can this be? Do we not face times of sorrow and pain? Can we rejoice when one we love dies or falls from the faith? Let us understand that God is neither cruel nor unfeeling toward our hardships. He does not command us to be happy …Read More
The Amazing Hand of God
Life is full of turmoil and trouble for even the best of men. “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1). Yet, many of those who face tremendous adversity also experience great triumph. Joseph Joseph was hated because of the favoritism his father showed him (Gen. 37:1-4). …Read More
Do For Us Whatever We Ask
Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask. Mark 10:35 These words came from James and John. They wanted the Lord to give them positions of power in the kingdom of God; one at the right hand the other at the left (Mk. 10:37). Jesus inquired whether or not they were ready …Read More
The Lie Of “An Outward Sign Of An Inward Grace”
Many people in the denominational world are taught and believe baptism is merely an “outward sign of an inward grace.” They do not believe baptism is essential to salvation. Rather, they say, all one need do is believe to be saved. Baptism is simply an act by which a person declares his or her salvation. …Read More
The Fear of Being Slighted
Have you ever been slighted? You know, when you are with someone you hold in esteem and he or she denies you? For instance, a husband takes his wife to a holiday function with business associates and mingles around. His wife is at his side, but as he interacts with others, he fails to acknowledge …Read More
Winners And Losers
In life we soon get used to the fact that there are winners and losers. We like to be on the winning side, but that is not always the case. Too, the truth is, it is not healthy to always be a winner. Losing helps to build our character. There is one area, though, in …Read More
Birth and Growth Of A Christian
There are various theories among men as to how one becomes and continues to be a child of God. Some believe it is up to God alone. Others say it is part God and part man, but say some strange things regarding this. The simplest way to look at this is to examine God’s word. …Read More
For This Purpose
For This Purpose “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour. Father, glorify Your name” (Jn. 12:27, 28). This prayer was uttered by our Lord on Sunday before His death on Friday. He knew what was ahead; all …Read More
I Need Patience
Do you agree? No, not about me needing patience, but that you can say, “I need patience.” We all need it, regardless if we are parents, employees, business owners, friends, or children. If you are alive, you need patience. James encourages us in this matter with three examples. He said, Therefore be patient, brethren, until …Read More
