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On the Lighter Side (September 2025)

  Unwanted Visitor A man, down on his luck, went into a church which catered to the “uppity.” Spotting the man’s dirty clothes a deacon, worried about the church image, went to the man and asked him if he needed help. The man said, “I was praying and the Lord told me to come to…

It Is Always ‘Us’

[328 words] It is said that the former Queen of Denmark, Margrethe II, used to walk from the palace every morning to the shops to buy flowers and vegetables. A visitor once asked a Danish citizen, “Who guards the Queen when she walks to the shops?” The citizen replied, “We all do.” The same is…

The Power and Importance of God’s Word

[348 words] Do not let the ending of the story in Luke 16:19-31 escape you. The rich man is in agony. He has begged for relief (none is forthcoming). Now, he is begging for a miracle for his family that he has left behind. He was certain that if a messenger from the dead showed…

When Was It?

[187 words] When was the last time you texted or called me and asked how I was doing? When was the last time you gave me an encouraging pat on the back? When was the last time you saw I was lonely and sat by me in services? When was the last time you had…

Let It Be Seen

[271 words] Our world has almost drowned in rhetoric. Many are turned off by it. For too long, politicians have assaulted our good sense with promises no one could keep and no one expects to be carried to completion. Television commercials build up their products so much that we would be shocked if they delivered…

A Second Hiroshima

[310 words] It happened about 80 years ago on August 6, 1945. The United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The devastation was unlike anything the world had ever seen. Three days later, a second bomb annihilated the city of Nagasaki. Soon after World War II came to a close.…

Heaven is Real

[368 words] Heaven is an important topic and, I must confess, I love speaking and writing about the Spiritual House. Because, like you, I’ve lost loved ones … and I look forward to being with my Christian family members and friends in that glorious home. I think that it’s sad that many do not have…

Can I Really be Wise?

[344 words] The book of Proverbs describes wisdom as a hidden treasure, more valuable than gold, silver, or precious rubies. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). Not only does Solomon’s collection of wisdom teach us about its value, but the…

If the Living Knew

[224 words] Many years ago, I heard a preacher say something in a sermon that I have never forgotten. He said, “If the living knew what the dead know, they would be in a desperate search for truth.” What a profound statement! Those who have already died and passed into eternity know from experience the…

Did You Know This About Habakkuk?

[162 words] The prophet Habakkuk presents a question to God: Why is there so much pain and injustice in the world? Why do the wicked seem to always have the upper hand over the righteous? God’s answer is not that pain and injustice will be taken away in this world, but rather that the wicked…

Did You Know This About Zephaniah?

[105 words] Zephaniah was a prophet during the time of King Josiah of Judah. He prophesied about the same time as Jeremiah and Habakkuk. But did you know that Zephaniah was the only prophet of royal descent? He was, in fact, the great-great-grandson of the godly king Hezekiah. Zephaniah was sent to announce God’s coming…

Did You Know This About Haggai?

[83 words] Haggai was a prophet who lived and worked during the time of the return from exile under Zerubbabel. After 16 years since the start of the restoration of the temple, Haggai received four prophetic messages from God, telling the people to stop being lax in their work, and get the temple done! We…

Did You Know This About Zechariah?

[73 words] Zechariah was a prophet who ministered after the exile. He is called the son of Berechiah, and grandson of Iddo. This is probably the same Iddo who is listed among the priests who returned with Zerubbabel in 536 BC. If that is so, then Zechariah was both a prophet and a priest, like…

Still, Still With Thee

[94 words] Still, still with thee, when purple morning breaketh,When the bird waketh, and the shadows flee;Fairer than morning, lovelier than daylight,Dawns the sweet consciousness, I am with thee. Alone with thee, amid the mystic shadows,The solemn hush of nature newly born;Alone with thee in breathless adoration,In the calm dew and freshness of the morn.…

Your Father Knoweth

[120 words] Precious thought, my Father knoweth,In His love I rest;For whate’er my Father doethMust be always best.Well I know the heart that planneth,Nought but good for me;Joy and sorrow interwoven;Love in all I see. Precious thought, my Father knoweth,Careth for His child;Bids me nestle closer to HimWhen the storm beats wild.Tho’ my earthly hopes…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 18:10-14

[69 words] “Take heed that you do not __ one of these little ones…” Jesus said that in heaven their __ always see the __ of the Father. How many sheep did the man have in this section? How many being lost would it take for the man to go seek what was lost? “Even…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 18:15-20

[75 words] True or False: If your brother sins against you, go and tell the public. If he won’t hear, go to him again, taking __ or __. If the first two options fail, tell it to the __. If he refuses to hear the church, let him be to you like a __ and…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 18:21-35

[86 words] Peter asked Jesus if one should forgive his brother “up to __ times.” “Therefore the kingdom of __ is like a certain king who wanted to settle __ with his servants.” The master of the servant was moved with __. “But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 19:1-10

[84 words] “The __ also came to Him, testing Him, and saying to Him, ‘Is it __ for a man to divorce his wife for just any reason?’” “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them __ and __…’” Jesus said what God has __ together, let man not…

Quotes and Sayings (August 2025)

“Every man is said to have his peculiar ambition.” — Abraham Lincoln “First say to yourself what you would be, and then do what you have to do.” — Epictetus “Enthusiasm for one’s goal lessens the disagreeableness of working toward it.” — Thomas Eakins “There are people who want to be everywhere at once, and…

On the Lighter Side (August 2025)

An invisible man married an invisible woman.  The kids were nothing to look at either. — I was always taught to respect older people, but it keeps getting harder to find anyone older than I am. — A Little Long The sermon seemed to go on forever. Finally the minister paused and asked, “What more,…

The Old Way to Get Saved Didn’t Work

[361 words] It was getting late one night in a revival at Millersburg, Kentucky in 1821. Several people responded to the preaching and came down front to the mourner’s bench. But after the preachers talked with them and prayed with them, they still didn’t feel saved. The popular belief at the time was that the…

The Thing About Judas

[373 words] There is an interesting text in the book of Matthew that reveals a subtle insight into the mindset of Judas Iscariot, which may also be found in many professing disciples of Jesus today. Let’s take a closer look at a familiar passage. In Matthew 26:17-25, Jesus was celebrating the Passover with his disciples…

What Does Real Faith Involve?

[193 words] In that great chapter on faith, Hebrews 11, we can gain a clear picture what real faith involves. From the examples given in verses 4-10 we can see that real faith is much more than belief alone. Real faith involves the word of God. Abel “obtained witness” from God (v.4). Enoch had “testimony”…

For Sale

[159 words] You will never read these FOR SALE ads in a secular newspaper or magazine, but they do exist in unwritten, but very powerful, recesses of the human heart. FOR SALE: One cross, nearly new. I cannot carry it and keep up with the world and its crowd. FOR SALE: One talent. New, except…

A Great Verse for Our Day

[477 words] If I had to pick one Bible verse that would best fit the needs of our day it would be John 14:6.Many people have lost their way in life. Some don’t know what truth is and some would say it is not attainable. The value of life has been diminished, especially with abortion…

Old Greek Americans

[335 words] “Greeks seek after wisdom” (1 Cor. 1:22). But the wisdom they sought after in Paul’s day was human wisdom, not the wisdom of God. That caused all kinds of problems in the church at Corinth. Sadly, we are seeing the same philosophy in our land, even in the church. Here are some features…

Closer Than It Has Ever Been

[544 words] In Paul’s letter to Rome, he uses an interesting phrase. He said, “Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand” (Rom. 13:11-12).…

Will You Not Forgive?

[270 words] There once was a woman who hurt her friend. The friend gossiped widely about the hurt and repaid the hurt in a thousand slights and putdowns. Their relationship deteriorated, and they went to a wise woman in their village to get her help to restore their relationship. The wise woman sent the first…

The Reality of Eternity

[405 words] “The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man died and was buried, and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side” (Luke 16:22-23). Among the many lessons we learn from the story of…

Jesus’ Prayer of Submission at Gethsemane

[565 words] “And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as Your will’” (Mt. 26:39). As the cross drew near, Jesus prepared Himself through prayer for it. He went to…

Can You Say, ‘Jesus Christ, My Lord’?

[395 words] In Rom. 5:21, Paul states that eternal life is through “Jesus Christ our Lord.” That threefold name of our Savior is an interesting progression that we must go through to truly have salvation in Him. Jesus. Jesus was His given name. Although it means “Savior,” we have to remember that it was a…

The Daylily

[323 words] In the many flower beds in our yard, one flower stands out as prominent and most prolific: the daylily. They vary in color, from yellow, orange, or multi-colored. Some are a foot tall while the old-fashioned ones stand nearly four feet tall. They are a hardy perennial, withstanding the cold of winter in…

Am I OK?

[274 words] In the 1970’s Denver running back Floyd Little was facing off against the big bad linebacker Dick Butkus. When describing a collision he said, “Dick Butkus hit me so hard my body almost liquified.” Not wanting to look weak, Little pulled himself up quickly as if nothing had happened. Butkus then said to…

Ashamed?

[292 words] There is a growing sense of embarrassment in our fellowship over what we believe and teach. Some folks, wanting to be accepted by the denominational world, cringe when preachers teach the truth on subjects like the role of women, the use of the instrument, and baptism. They no longer want their preachers to…

Things to Keep in Mind When Studying Your Bible

[393 words] Bible study is vital to the life of a faithful Christian.  The Bible is food.The Bible is water.The Bible is counsel.The Bible is guidance.The Bible is comfort.The Bible is protection.The Bible is authority. Every Christian needs to devote as much time to Bible study as possible. This might mean that the child of…

Did You Know This About Obadiah?

[92 words] The book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, and the only one-chapter book in Old Testament. Obadiah’s message was was one of the coming judgment upon the Edomites, who were the descendants of Esau.  The Edomites had opposed the Jews for a long time. In the 5th century BC…

Did You Know This About Jonah?

[138 words] Many people know about the events surrounding the prophet Jonah. He was told by God to prophesy to the people of Nineveh and tell them to repent, but instead he ran away, boarded a ship, and was eventually tossed overboard and swallowed by a great fish. After this, Jonah agreed to prophesy.  But…

Did You Know This About Micah?

[112 words] Micah was a prophet who lived about the same time as Isaiah and Hosea. He prophesied mostly to the southern kingdom of Judah, but also to the northern kingdom of Israel. One amazing fact about Micah is that he revealed that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,Though you…

Did You Know This About Nahum?

[130 words] One hundred years after Nineveh repented at the preaching of Jonah, the prophet Nahum was sent to deliver a message of coming destruction because the Ninevites had returned to their old ways. Nineveh boasted a defensive wall that was 100 feet high and wide enough that three chariots could ride side by side.…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 17:1-13

[68 words] What three disciples did Jesus take up with Him on the mountain?  For what three people did one disciple want to make tabernacles? “This is My __ Son, in whom I am well __. Hear Him!” True or False: Jesus told the disciples to go and tell everyone about what they had seen…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 17:14-21

[61 words] A man came to Jesus whose son was an __. “So I brought him to Your __, but they could not cure him.” “O __ and __ generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you?” Jesus said the disciples could not cast the demon out because…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 17:22-27

[95 words] “The Son of Man is about to be __ into the hands of men, and they will kill Him, and the third day He will be __ up.” When they came to the city of __, someone asked Peter if Jesus paid the temple tax. “What do you think, Simon? From whom do…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 18:1-9

[118 words] When the disciples asked Jesus who was greatest in the kingdom of heaven, Jesus called a little __ to Him. “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are __ and become as little __, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” “But whoever causes one of these little ones who…

The Voice of God

[97 words] You’ve never heard the voice of God?Look at the stars above,Their luminous orbs of many rays,Speak of infinite love. The universe to you doth speakYou need not know her lawsThe grass the flowers all growing things,In them there are no flaws. The seasons as they come and goThe wind, the sun, the rain;The…

The Heart’s Proof

[113 words] Do you ask me how I proveThat our Father, God, is love?By this world which he hath made,By the songs of grove and blade,By the brooks that singing run,By the shining of the sun,By the breeze that cools my brow,By fresh odors from the plow,By the daisy’s golden head,Shining in the fields I…

On the Lighter Side (July 2025)

“Johnny,” called the mother, “tell your sister to come in the house out of the rain.””I can’t, Mom,” the boy called back.“And just why can’t you?” demanded his mother.“We’re playing Noah’s Ark, and she’s a sinner!” — One thing that might solve the problem of bringing up children in the way they should go would…

Quotes and Sayings (July 2025)

“The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.” — Pierre Corneille “I would have a man generous to his country, his neighbors, his friends, and most of all his poor friends. Not like some who are most lavish with those who are able to give most to them.” — Pliny the Younger “Alms-giving…

Independence Day

[182 words] In a few days, our nation will be celebrating Independence Day (July the 4th). It is a time when we remember the sacrifices that our nation’s fathers made to win the freedoms we enjoy, today. The United States is an experiment to see if true democracy can prevail and “one nation under God”…

Our Dress Code

[292 words] It seems that dress codes have always been a source of controversy within societies and of course within the church. In most cases, popular culture drives the clothes that people wear, while dress codes attempt to monitor apparel by opinions of what is considered decent and moral. The following dress code was recently…

A Minute Too Short?

[337 words] Joe Munch is believed to be sentenced to the shortest prison sentence in history, one whole minute. In 1906 while serving in the army he was out on leave and drank too much passing out on the street. A policeman found him in this condition and he was arrested. The court sentenced him…

What Does It Mean to Be Spiritual?

[458 words] It is rather popular in our day for a person to be “spiritual.” One might ask, “What does it mean to be spiritual?” The answer(s) to that question will vary from person to person. If you ask the “experts,” you will find that being a spiritual person could involve anything from practicing yoga…

The Gift You Give Yourself

[139 words] I always hating buying gifts for my Mom. If I got her something like a new set of pans, it was like saying “Here’s something you can use to go make me something to eat”. A gift for her was seemingly a gift for me. There are however gifts you give that benefit…

Picking Up Sticks

[426 words] Surely, picking up some sticks is innocent, right? God would never care if someone took a few minutes to gather a few limbs and branches, right? Not so fast, my friend. Let us examine the matter carefully. Consider with me what is recorded in Numbers 15:32-36. Here we read about a man who…

Do Trials Make Us Patient?

[383 words] “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally…
Nadab and Abihu

Actions Without Authorization

[381 words] All through the Bible, we see an important principle revealed: we are not to change what God has authorized. In Leviticus 10, Nadab and Abihu, priests of God, offered a kind of fire for the burning of incense that God had not authorized (v.1). As a result, God struck them dead (v.2-3). In…
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What Are the Worst Six Hours You’ve Ever Spent?

[211 words] I once heard a preacher ask the question: “What was the toughest six hours you have ever experienced?” He then proceeded to give examples of some tough times he suffered. He recalled how he went into the hospital for a short, routine procedure and ended up enduring a six-hours-long major heart surgery. Then…

Yellow Jackets in the Church

[190 words] When I was a young preacher, I traveled to several small churches to fill-in for vacationing preachers. In one smaller church, I was bringing a message of joy. To make a point, I rapped on the pulpit. Suddenly, a cloud of yellow jackets buzzed out. Three or four made their point on my…

Beautiful

[242 words] A grandmother and a little girl whose face was sprinkled with bright red freckles spent the day at the zoo. The children were waiting in line to get their cheeks painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws. “You’ve got so many freckles, there’s no place to paint,” a…

Proof That God Governs

[61 words] More than 200 years ago, Benjamin Franklin stood before the Constitutional Convention and said, “I have lived, Sir, a long time and the longer I live the more convincing proof I see of this truth: that God governs the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot fall without His notice, is it possible…

Write Your Own Pleasure Book

[95 words] There once was an elderly woman who had many troubles. In spite of everything, she maintained a sweet, happy face and a cheerful heart. When asked her secret, she said that for many years she had kept a “Pleasure Book.” Every evening she would write down something pleasant that happened to her that…

Heavy Hands of a Leader

[97 words] As Moses found out, the hands of a leader can get heavy (Exodus 17:8-13). Amalek had declared war on Israel, and Israel was assured victory as long as Moses could hold up the staff of God, but the battle outlasted Moses’ arms. Enter Aaron and Hur. They helped Moses keep his hands lifted…

A Divine Name

[94 words] Isaiah the prophet wrote that a “new name” would be given to the Lord’s people. It was to be given only after the Gentiles were invited to become partakers of salvation through Christ (Isa. 62:2; 65:15). It could not have appeared before Acts 10 when the Gentiles were recognized as being heirs of…

Did You Know This About Daniel?

[114 words] Daniel is one of the only major figures in the Bible that left behind a completely positive record. Nothing negative is said about him.  This could be because Daniel’s life was characterized by great faith, prayer, courage, and a refusal to compromise with a culture that was against God’s people.  Carried way in…

Did You Know This About Hosea?

[89 words] The prophetic ministry of Hosea stretched about 45 years, from 755 to 710 BC. He preached to the northern kingdom of Israel, which is sometimes referred to as Ephraim.  He prophesied through the reigns of six kings of Israel, from Zechariah to Hoshea. Hosea gives 150 statements about the sins of Israel, and…

Did You Know This About Joel?

[136 words] Joel was one of the early prophets of Judah, and was likely prophesying during the days when Elisha was in Israel. Joel’s preaching carried the theme of great disasters, with locusts, plagues, famine, fire, war, and strange celestial events. Probably the most amazing fact about Joel is the book’s connection to the New…

Did You Know This About Amos?

[100 words] The name Amos means “burden” or “one who bears a burden.” This is a fitting name for a prophet who brought a message of warning to Israel during a time of optimism and prosperity, around the year 755 BC. At this time Assyria and Babylon were relatively weak, but just three decades later…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 15:21-28

[61 words] Jesus went to the region of what two cities? A woman from __ came and cried out to Him. “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of __! My daughter is severely __-possessed.” Jesus told her it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little __. “O…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 15:29-39

[93 words] “Jesus departed from there, skirted the Sea of __, and went up on the __ and sat down there.” Great __ came to Jesus with the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others. “Then His __ said to Him, ‘Where could we get enough bread in the __ to fill such a great…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 16:1-12

[86 words] “Then the __ and __ came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven.” Jesus called them __, and said no sign would be given to this wicked and adulterous generation except the sign of the prophet __. “Now when His __ had come to the other side,…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 16:13-29

[57 words] Jesus took His disciples into the region of __ Philippi. The disciples said that some people were saying Jesus was __ the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the other __. “Simon __ answered and said, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the __ God.’” Jesus said He would __ His __.…

Quotes and Sayings (June 2025)

“It’s only when you grow up and step back from him—or leave him for your own home—it’s only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it.” – Margaret Truman “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” – Unknown “Dads are most ordinary men turned by…

On the Lighter Side (June 2025)

Dad Jokes What kind of shoes do frogs wear? Open-toad sandals. I just built an ATM that only gives out coins. I don’t know why no one’s thought of it before: it just makes cents! Did I ever tell you about the time I went mushroom foraging? It’s a story with a morel at the…

Hidden Evolution

[337 words] While growing up in the 1970’s, I enjoyed watching the numerous nature programs that were offered on television. Even though we only had access to four channels, there always seemed to be the opportunity to see such programs a few times every week. There were the National Geographic Specials, The Undersea World of…

Words of Comfort

[515 words] We recently studied Isaiah 40. It starts: “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem…” (v.1-2a) Among the many other thoughts that these verses stimulate, I began to consider the words I would want to hear at the end of life. What words would bring me comfort? The news? Would…

Knowing Is Not Doing

[249 words] I once read an article about how termites had eaten through a large stack of pamphlets entitled “Control of Termites” in the mailing room of the University of California at Berkeley. One would naturally expect that university buildings would be free of termites, because at such a center of higher education so much…

Looking Like Someone Else

[351 words] We are all familiar with the phrase, “We all have a twin in the world somewhere.” My friend and brother in Christ, Mason, has the record for “look a likes” I think. He will occasionally post a picture of someone he has met that looks like him. It is amazing to see how…

Medicine for the Deadly Disease

[251 words] In January 1925, a diphtheria epidemic emerged in Nome, Alaska. At that time, Nome was a remote town in the Alaskan interior. It was hard enough to get to Nome in the warmer months but during the dead of winter was considered impossible for many except the hardy men known as dog-mushers. Often…

Five Reasons to Attend Bible Class

[201 words] ONE: Because we love the Lord and His Word. We want to study the Bible and learn all we can about the One we love and serve. It is a great place to learn about God (1 John 2:3-6). The more we know the more we love Him (John 17:3). TWO: Because we…

A Test for Spiritual Maturity

[325 words] The church of Corinth faced a problem: they were divided around personalities and preferences for different preachers and teachers, aligning themselves with Apollos, Paul, or others. Despite their affinity for spiritual gifts, Paul was deeply concerned with the unity and maturity of the congregation. In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul wrote, “For…

The Second Mile Club

[536 words] Jesus said, “Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two” (Matt. 5:41). If Roman soldiers and messengers needed help to carry out a commission, they had the authority to enlist the aid of regular citizens. That is what happened when soldiers made Simon the Cyrenian help Jesus bear his cross.…

More Foolish Than I

[365 words] There was a king who had all his world could afford. The thing he loved most, however, was laughing. Once, while being entertained, a jester came along wishing to join the festival of activities and perform for him. His opportunity came, and he put together the best amusing show he had ever done.…

Christ is the Center, Focus, and Key

[310 words] Christ is the center, focus, and key to the inspiration and interpretation of the Bible. This is why the books of the Old and New Testaments fit together so well into one cohesive and comprehensive whole. Taken together, they present the progressive unfolding, revelation, and communication of Christ. 1. The Law (Genesis-Deuteronomy) prepares…

Work Our Wings Off

[202 words] Beekeepers know that a bee’s age is determined by the condition of its wings. Because bees constantly work, their wings get a lot of wear and tear. Young bees have wide, well-formed wings, whereas older bees have narrow, torn, and tattered wings. The bee does not die of old age. It dies when…

He’s Coming

[272 words] In the last chapter of the last book of the Bible, we have recorded the last words of our Lord to us. Here’s something He says to all mankind: “Behold, I am coming quickly and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. I am…

Encourage Others

[89 words] Encourage our elders as they lead us by example. Encourage our deacons to labor as faithful servants. Encourage our preachers to only preach the truth. Encourage our ill members as they fight health issues. Encourage our weak members to hold on to our hope. Encourage our strong members that there is work yet…

Your Child Deserves…

[81 words] …to hear you pray earnestly and often. …to go to worship and Bible classes with you faithfully. …to see you sacrifice for the Lord. …to hear you talk to others about becoming a Christian. …to go with you to visit the sick and bereaved. …to hear you praise the church and her leaders.…

About Purity

[83 words] How is a young person to stay pure? This is a question that David asks in Psalms 119:9. We find the answer there as well; by taking heed according to the Word of God, or through living by the Word. We must, as the Psalmist says, “write them on our hearts” in order…

An End to God’s Patience

[98 words] Our God is a God of infinite virtue. His love is boundless. His mercy is absolute. His grace unhindered. But even our God in time will say, “enough.” With the world of Sodom, with the world of Noah, with the nation of Israel the time came when God said, “I will go no…

Did You Know This About the Book of Isaiah?

[147 words] We are all familiar with the fact that the Bible contains 66 individual books, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New.  But did you know that the book of Isaiah is structured like a miniature Bible? The first 39 chapters of Isaiah are filled with condemnation and judgment upon immoral…

Did You Know This About Jeremiah?

[116 words] Jeremiah was a prophet who lived during the time when Jerusalem was destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC. He was known as the “Weeping Prophet.” Jeremiah was mistreated by just about everybody, even his own people. The chief governor of the temple had Jeremiah beaten and put in the stocks (Jeremiah 20:1-2).…

Did You Know This About Lamentations?

[111 words] Jeremiah, the writer of Lamentations, was known as the “Weeping Prophet.” This book expresses deep grief over the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC by the Babylonians.  Lamentations consists of five poems, each one laid out in acrostic fashion. Jeremiah begins each poem with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and works…

Did You Know This About Ezekiel?

[160 words] While Jeremiah was known as the “Weeping Prophet,” Ezekiel on the other hand was told by God not to cry. Specifically, God told Ezekiel that he was about to lose his wife, and he should not mourn or weep. His behavior was to be an example to Israel of how they should behave…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 14:13-21

[74 words] After hearing of John the baptizer’s death, Jesus departed by boat and went to a __ place by __. Jesus felt __ for the multitude that had followed Him on foot from the cities. The disciples said they only had five __ and two __. “…and looking up to __, He blessed and…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 14:22-36

[68 words] “And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the __ by Himself to __.” “But the __ was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the __, for the wind was contrary.” When Jesus came to them walking on the water, the disciples thought He was a…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 15:1-11

[116 words] The scribes and Pharisees accused Jesus of allowing His disciples to “transgress the __ of the elders” by not __ their hands before they eat. “He answered and said to them, ‘Why do you also transgress the __ of God because of your __?’” “But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 15:12-20

[69 words] “Then His disciples came and said to Him, ‘Do You know that the __ were __ when they heard this saying?’” True or False: Jesus said the Pharisees were blind leaders of the blind. Peter asked Jesus to “explain this __ to us.” “But those things which __ out of the mouth come…

Quotes and Sayings (May 2025)

“I desire to have both heaven and hell ever in my eye, while I stand on this isthmus of life, between two boundless oceans.” — John Wesley “What one generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace.” — John Wesley “The greatest proof that the Bible is inspired is that it has stood so much bad…

On the Lighter Side (May 2025)

Don’t Press There”When I press my forehead with my finger, it really hurts,” a patient complained to his doctor. “And when I do the same to my cheek, it’s also painful. Even if I press on my stomach, it hurts. What can it be?” Stumped, the physician sent him to a specialist. The man returned…
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