Consider Why
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. (James 1:2-3) If you are to be successful in rethinking your troubles, and approaching them in a fresh way you must begin by figuring out why you are having these problems whatever [...]
Mom’s Packing
13Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water: 14And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and [...]
I Shall Not Want
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1) A promise from God is a statement we can depend on with absolute confidence. Here are 12 promises for the Christian to claim. · God’s presence — "I will never leave thee" (Heb. 13:5) · God’s protection — "I am thy shield" (Gen. 15:1) [...]
Know Your Place
Judge not, that ye be not judged. (Matthew 7:1) Why is it so easy to judge others? It seems that human nature gets the best of us, and we tend to think we are the be all and end all of all of creation. The truth is, we aren’t. We, like those poor old [...]
Who’s Your Jesus
27Jesus and his disciples headed out for the villages around Caesarea Philippi. As they walked, he asked, "Who do the people say I am?" 28"Some say ‘John the Baptizer,’" they said. "Others say ‘Elijah.’ Still others say ‘one of the prophets.’" 29He then asked, "And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?" [...]
The Way
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. (Romans 12:10, NLT) On Monday night January 9, 2012 the University of Alabama has an opportunity that most teams never get once let alone multiple times, but at kickoff the Crimson Tide will be competing for their 14th National Championship. A grueling [...]
T. H. I. N. K.
“If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless” (James 1:26) At an evening social for army officers and their wives, the commanding general of the base had been given a special award and proceeded to drone on in a [...]
Spare Some Change
1Brothers and sisters, I couldn’t talk to you as spiritual people but as people still influenced by your corrupt nature. You were infants in your faith in Christ. 2I gave you milk to drink. I didn’t give you solid food because you weren’t ready for it. Even now you aren’t ready for it. (1 Corinthians [...]