I Timothy 4:1 “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” In this letter to a young preacher, the Apostle Paul warns him that some believers are going to depart from the faith. The reason: They will be… Read More »
Genesis 4:7 “If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.” The very first use of the word “sin” in the Bible occurs in the above verse. The two first brothers… Read More »
Psalms 86:4 “Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.” In today’s world, there are many things that can take away a believer’s joy. Despite what is happening around us, remember that God never intended for His people to walk around looking like we just lost… Read More »
Acts 2:46 “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple” Last night, I went to drop in on a church, as I often do if I do not have a scheduled meeting, and no one was there. This is sad, and I know that it is happening all over this country. It seems… Read More »
Psalm 71:5,6 “For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother’s bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.” David had trusted God to be His Savior at a… Read More »
Luke 18:7,8 “And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” In this story of a woman seeking an earthly… Read More »
Ezekiel 22:30 “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” God looked for a man in Ezekiel’s day and I believe He is looking for men now. There is… Read More »
Psalm 61:2 “From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” The writer of this Psalm had learned by experience that God is everywhere. This thought is rather unique because the heathen nations around Israel thought that their… Read More »
Proverbs 31:10 “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” On this Mother’s Day, let us remember and celebrate our own mother’s – whether they are still alive or not, and let us remember the mothers that have given birth to our children. I know that many of you will.… Read More »
James 3:2 “For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.” Certainly, one of the hardest things to control at all times is the tongue. It is especially true when we get upset at someone –… Read More »