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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…

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…
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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…

Just a Nickel

[280 words] Candy manufacturer Clarence Crane wanted a “summer candy” that could withstand heat better than chocolate. So, he came up with what was called the  “Life Saver” due to its shape resembling that of a traditional ring-style life preserver. But he did not have much luck selling it. So he sold the rights to…

The Beggar’s Plea

[305 words] In our country, there are varied views when it comes to beggars. Some people are sympathetic, desiring to help the beggar in some way and would like to attempt to alleviate their suffering. Others view the beggar with contempt and cynicism, believing that they are lazy scam artists. It is now commonplace to…

Learners or Disciples

[209 words] Those that become disciples of Jesus must learn His doctrine and followed Him as teacher. Jesus Christ must be viewed as the only begotten Son of God and Master Teacher. His followers must be learners or disciples. The disciples of Jesus come to Him for forgiveness of sins. Forgiveness is in Jesus and…

When the Bill Collector Calls

[398 words] We live in a society of indebtedness. In 2024, the average household debt was well over $100k. Our nation’s debt has climbed into the trillions of dollars. Being in debt seems to be an inescapable part of life for most of us. If not for getting a loan, most of us would have…

What Makes a Successful Church?

[324 words] The answer to that question depends on whom you ask. Most people think a successful church is measured in large numbers, big budgets, programs that meet their needs, and state-of-the-art facilities. However, none of those “standards” are proof of success. In fact, each one of those standards could just as well be present…

Why Do We Doubt?

[507 words] Doubt is common. We all experience it to one degree or another at one time or another. Nothing is accomplished by pretending we don’t have questions. We must be honest with ourselves…each other… with God. We must trust God to see us through the difficult moments. Like a loving father, God patiently listens…

Too Tired?

[439 words] John Mulkey was a restoration preacher who lived from 1806-1882. He did a lot of preaching in mid-southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee. Here is what it was like to go to worship in those days: “Reader, allow me to offer you a picture, after my own fashion. It is not in the least…

How to Overcome Our Mistakes

[245 words] Men and women have long striven to be free from making mistakes. But the truth is, no one is exempt from slip-ups, errors and blunders. Not only are mistakes a fact of life, they are also good teachers. Plutarch once said: “To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but…

Life is in the Blood

[417 words] If you have ever went to the doctor for a checkup and had a blood test done, likely you received a report that showed many results. Now, I remember from science class many moons ago that the blood delivers nutrients and oxygen to the body’s cells. But our blood carries so much more…

Jonah and the Love of God

[303 words] Before you criticize Jonah too severely, put yourself in his place. God commanded him to preach to Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian empire. Assyria was a fierce and dreaded enemy of Israel. I could make you nauseous with details of the Assyrians’ cruelty to their enemies. The worse the pain they could…

Choose Heaven

[120 words] Did you know that hell was not created for people (Matthew 25:41)? However, heaven was made for mankind (John 14:2-3). Anyone who does the will of the Father can choose to go there (Revelation 22:14). Hell is a horrible place. It is a place of constant and eternal torment (Mark 9:47-48). Why would…

And God, Could You…

[274 words] Events unfolding this past week reminded me of something that happened when our children were very young. Our four-year old son was sitting down to eat his breakfast. As we bowed to pray to God, he asked God to help his cough get better and to help his sister get well and not…

What a Difference a Day Makes

[350 words] I just had a birthday. It was a birthday that ends in zero. This is the seventh one I’ve had. It was a birthday that caused me to reflect on my life. The reflections cause me to look backward and forward. When I was growing up, old folks used to say: “time flies.”…

How to Rear Angry Children

[228 words] It is a great point of prudence in a father not to provoke his children to wrath (Colossians 3:21). How may fathers provoke their children to wrath? 1. By using abusive terms. Saul called Jonathan a “son of the perverse, rebellious woman” (1 Samuel 20:30). Some parents use imprecations and curses to their…

Did You Know This About Psalms?

[91 words] Psalms is a book of praises to God written by a number of different authors.  About 73 of them are attributed to David, twelve were by Asaph, ten are by the sons of Korah, two are authored by Solomon, and one by Moses. About 50 are anonymous. But have you ever heard of…

Did You Know This About Proverbs?

[100 words] The book of Proverbs contains instructions for how to relate to God, neighbors, parents, children, and even the government. The principle author is Solomon, although Agur and Lemuel both wrote a chapter. First Kings 4:32 says that Solomon wrote 3,000 proverbs and 1,005 songs. But only 800 of the proverbs are recorded in…

Did You Know This About Ecclesiastes?

[124 words] Jewish tradition says that Solomon wrote Song of Solomon during his youthful years, Proverbs during his middle years, and Ecclesiastes in his later years.  In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon identifies himself seven times as the “preacher,” a translation of the Hebrew word qoheleth (co-HELL-et). It has the meaning of “leader of the…

Did You Know This About Song of Solomon?

[134 words] Solomon is mentioned 7 times in this book, which is presented as a love song depicting Solomon’s romantic pursuit of a Shulamite girl. The book is arranged like scenes in a drama, and is filled with metaphors and near-eastern imagery. Perhaps one of the most striking features of the song is the richness…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 13:36-43

[89 words] “Then Jesus sent the __ away and went into the __.” “He who sows the good seed is the Son of __. The field is the __, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one.” “The enemy who owed them is the…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 13:44-52

[113 words] The kingdom of heaven is like __ hidden in a field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful __, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and __ all that he had and bought…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 13:53-58

[56 words] True or False: The people in His own country were not very impressed with His teaching in the synagogue.  “Where did this Man get this __ and these __ works?” The people understood Jesus to be a __’s son. Did Jesus have brothers and sisters? “A prophet is not without __ except in…

Bible Quiz: Matthew 14:1-12

[72 words] Herod the tetrarch thought Jesus was __ the __ risen from the dead. Herod imprisoned the prophet because he had told him it was not lawful for him to have __, his brother __’s wife. The __ of Herodias danced before Herod at his __ celebration. She asked for __’s head on a…

Quotes and Sayings (April 2025)

“Let nothing disturb thee, Let nothing affright thee, All things are passing, God changeth never.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow “Between two stools one sits on the ground.” — French proverb “A door must either be shut or open.” — Anonymous  “Necessity is the mother of taking chances.” — Mark Twain “Freedom is nothing else but…

On the Lighter Side (April 2025)

A lot of people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience. — “Do you believe in life after death?” the boss asked one of his employees.  “Yes, sir,” the new recruit replied.  “Well, then, that makes everything just fine,” the boss went on, “because after you left early yesterday to go your grandmother’s funeral,…

Dress With Respect

[382 words] When I saw the President of Ukraine sitting in the Oval Office with the whole world watching, I couldn’t help but notice how out of place he appeared in the clothes he wore. He looked like someone going for a jog. He knew how important this meeting was. He knew how the President…

Auditing Our Time

[340 words] There has been a great amount of press lately on the effort being made to identify wasteful and corrupt spending of taxpayer dollars. Billions and trillions of dollars will be identified as having been unwisely or corruptly used. When our government continually operates with trillions of dollars of debt, I am hopeful that…

Teaching With Food

[470 words] Jesus is the master teacher. One reason was His masterful use of stories. He could take the relatable events and situations and impart heavenly truths through them. Preachers joke that they can re-preach their sermons as long as they change the illustrations. We sometimes remember the “story” longer than the lesson. The best…

Free Church Pews

[318 words] I recently saw an ad in the classifieds for free church pews. A local church was giving away 20 perfectly good traditional wooden pews with padded backs and seats. Now I’m assuming that they are replacing the wooden pews with nice padded folding chairs, as is the practice of many churches today. I…

One Step at a Time

[186 words] One of the most vivid images in the Bible is what we read of in Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.” This presents a powerful picture, especially in the context of those who lived in biblical times. In the times of the Psalmist,…

The Best Investment

[172 words] There is an old saying I used to hear. It is: “a rooster one day and a feather duster the next.” This is a Texas way of saying that you shouldn’t “crow like a rooster” (boast) about what you have, because it could all disappear tomorrow. This reminds me of Proverbs 23:5 –…

Evidence of His Handiwork: Bees Outsmart Scientists

[210 words] Scientists have long recognized that bees are intelligent creatures. Many believe that this intelligence is the product of millions of years of natural selection. But the extremely fast learning ability of the bee puts in doubt the millions of years and instead shows the hand of the Creator. Researchers at Princeton University decided…

In Times of Stress

[197 words] In Psalms 56, we read David’s words during a time of extreme stress. There came a time when the young warrior was captured by the Philistines in the area of Gath. You will recall that David defeated and killed the Philistines’ beloved warrior, Goliath, in battle (1 Samuel 17). Goliath’s hometown was Gath.…

What Every Christian Needs

[243 words] “But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). In our confused, broken, and chaotic world, there are some fundamental things every person needs! Yes, they need each of these things. These things are not to be taken lightly or dismissed as trivial. They…

Jesus Christ is First!

[178 words] In 3 John 9-10 we read John writing, “I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us. Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he…

Just the Bible?

[258 words] Have you ever thought, “Are there any churches that use just the Bible?” We are trying. When you visit us, you will not find a creed book. You will not find a set of written rules or traditions that must be obeyed. We have no earthly headquarters, no earthly president, and no board…

Great!

[352 words] The word “great” has been used a great deal. Many times it is used to refer to a singer or actor. During this time of year, a football team may be called “great” after winning the Super Bowl. The word itself means that something is superior to something else. The word “great,” however,…

Did You Know This About Ezra?

[83 words] Although the book of Ezra bears his name, the prophet himself is not mentioned until the 7th chapter.  The book of Ezra shows how God fulfilled His promise to return His people to the promised land after 70 years of exile, but He did so in two separate waves. The first was led…

Did You Know This About Nehemiah?

[148 words] Nehemiah helped lead an effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. At the beginning of the book, he is living in Persia in the palace of King Artaxerses, working as his cupbearer. When he heard a report about the wall of Jerusalem being broken down, he was determined to help.  Like Moses about…

Did You Know This About Esther?

[161 words] God is not mentioned a single time in the book of Esther. This has led some people to claim the book should not be included in the Bible.  However, there are a few good reasons to know that God is deeply involved in the events of this book. First, Mordecai told Esther that…

Did You Know This About Job?

[130 words] The book of Job gives an account of events that happened to a man named Job, and deals with the questions such as why the righteous suffer, and the sovereignty of God over His creation. Due to some of the things mentioned in the book, the action likely takes place in the patriarchal…

A Wise Father

[113 words] During the frontier days in the United States, the driver of a covered wagon stopped his horses on the street of a young town and called to a passing man, “Hey, any saloons in this place?” “Sure, we have four!” the man replied boastfully. “Giddap,” the driver shouted, urging his horses on. “Stop,”…

God is With You

[129 words] Joshua was taking over the leadership of the people of God, and knew that Moses left some big shoes to fill. But God gave him the assurance he needed to lead the people into the promised land. He told him to “be strong … do not be afraid…for the Lord your God is…

The Right Road

[85 words] 1. The right road is a way of purity and holiness (Isaiah 35:8).2. The right road is protected. “The redeemed shall walk there” (Isaiah 35:8–9).3. The right road carries you forward. It is a guide for your life (Isaiah 35:8).4. The right road is a way of praise (Isaiah 35:10). Which road are…
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