Proverbs 27:1 “Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” It is natural for us to make plans when we either have duties to perform, days off, upcoming vacations, or doctor visits. We tend to get focused on those plans and do not consider that they might… Read More »
John 14:21 “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.” People everywhere will tell you they love God and the Lord Jesus. Very few would want to… Read More »
I Corinthians 16:13 “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” In the closing verses of I Corinthians, Paul provides some final words of instructions to the Corinthian church. His words about what God wants of us are given in four distinct phrases. Here is a look at each one… Read More »
Acts 16:10 “And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.” The Apostle Paul knew that he was not to go into Asia. God had other plans for him and those who were with him.… Read More »
Psalm 89:47,48 “Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.” The word “time” is found in 563 verses in the Bible. It is a very important… Read More »
I Corinthians 9:27 “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” One reason that more people do not enter the Olympics, or sports in general, is because of the hard work involved. Besides possible time… Read More »
I Corinthians 9:25,26 “And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:” If a Christian wants to win the race set… Read More »
I Corinthians 9:24 “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.” A lot is being said about the Olympics and sports in the media. There seems to be constant reporting about their lives, their wins, losses, and the trades of… Read More »
Luke 2:49 “And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” This verse was written to describe an event that took place when Jesus was just 12 years old. The Bible gives very little information about this time in His life,… Read More »
Luke 8:1 “And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,” This verse reveals much of the ministry of Jesus while He was on earth. There are three things that stand out. He… Read More »