In the interest of each of us improving our own self, let’s consider these words from American Theologian Albert Barnes… “Is my telling you the truth in regard to the
“You call me Master…and obey me not.You call me Light…and see me not.You call me The Way…and walk with me not.You call me Life…and desire me not.You call me Fair…and
We each have the personal responsibility of learning what pleases God…and then living accordingly. So, in the interest of learning what pleases God, this article brings out some concepts that
The first step to going to Heaven is to receive the gift of Salvation…which is received by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ as our Redeemer and by repenting of
There are times when every Christian becomes despondent, discouraged, and weary. Sometimes, we become despondent because we don’t feel that we are important or needed…because we feel that we have
Do you find yourself filled with worry, concern, anxiety, unease, uncertainty, or fear…over what you are facing in life right now…and over what lies ahead for you and your loved
There Is An Almighty God Who Loves And Cares For YOU! Here is what the Bible says… John Chapter 3, Verses 16 through 21:(16) For God so loved the world,
EVERY one of the 66 books in the Bible in one way or another points the way to Salvation. But, the book of Romans does a particularly good job of
What exactly is sin? Well, Jesus gives us the answer in Mark 7:21-23… For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness,
1. You need Jesus Christ because we live in an evil world and without the help, guidance, and protection of Jesus Christ, you will inevitably find yourself the victim of
How does a nation become great? How does a nation get to enjoy goodness, blessings, and prosperity? How does a nation get to enjoy peace, safety, and security? There is
The chief danger of the twentieth century will be: — William Booth, Founder of the Salvation Army (1829 – 1912)
The more prepared and developed we are as Christians, the more God can use us in His Kingdom. God commands us to be full of good works and deeds …
Technically, an atheist is defined as someone who does not believe in God or any other deities. But, if we go by how most atheists actually operate, behave, and respond, we
Satan tries to entice us into sinning by telling us that God is cheating us out of some particular good. But, if we partake of any sin, time will ultimately
What Is Christian Baptism All About? Why Do Christians Get Baptized? Being baptized is an important ceremony wherein new Christians are fully submersed in water … an act that illustrates
The Bible gives us this… A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. — Psalm 107:34 Christians, we must get/be/stay right with God…we must stand
There are people who like the idea of being able to live however they want. They are attracted to the notion of being able to do whatever feels fun or
Given the sheer size of the Bible and the number of different books in the Bible, new Christians are often unsure of which books of the Bible to read first.
Introduction To get you started, consider these scriptures: • I create the fruit of the lips. Isaiah 57:19 • Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and
A fish … just before it is caught by a fisherman … only sees the bait being offered by the fisherman. The fish only sees what its fleshly-nature wants. The
by Robert Louis Stevenson Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship
Let’s begin with these points: Next, let’s cover this point: Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,when the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,when the funds are low and the debts are high,and you want to smile but you
Question: Why does God reveal far more of Himself and His power to a FEW people … while He reveals far less of Himself and His power to MOST? Answer:
Hell is God’s last act of love to people who will accept nothing else at His hand. He leaves one corner of the universe for which they can call their
If you claim to be saved, but live unholy, you have a “salvation” that will not allow you to see God. God says: “Follow peace with all men, and holiness,
How would you feel if a certain person wanted:• Help from you…• Support from you…• Gifts from you…• Work from you… But, they did not really want anything to do
The Bible tells us in 1 John 4:8 that “God is love”. The interesting thing is, the less right people are with God, the more they like to assert this
There is the question of, “Does God care about me and my situation?” There is the question of, “Why did God allow…or why is God allowing…some certain thing to happen
Old-Fashioned revival can come if: Then, our church would have revival. — Author Unknown If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek
Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but
There is an ancient saying that says, “Sin casts a long shadow“. Take a moment to think about what this means. The word “long” lets us know that the effects
An old proverb tells us that a fight between grasshoppers is a joy to the crow. For the same reason, fighting among Christians is a joy to satan.
Just as a pillar holds something up in the natural, so does a stalwart Christian hold up those around him or her. Yes, you may be tired of standing strong…
“The church has failed to tell me that I am a sinner. The church has failed to deal with me as a lost individual. The church has failed to offer
“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it“. Psalms 127:1 In other words, a person cannot truly succeed by going down any other path except
Bible-reading, prayer, and being in right-relationship with God will mostly keep you out of the lion’s den. But when it doesn’t, it will make pets out of lions and result
To be born again is to enter into a new existence, to have a new mind, a new heart, new views, new principles, new tastes, new affections, new likes, new
Today, my wife and I found ourselves in a church service we did not want to be in. It started three days ago. Around lunch time, my wife received a
What do you do when the source of your necessary provision dries up and is gone? What do you do when the supply that your well-being requires comes to an end?
Thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou are wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked —
There are some individuals who LIKE their booze…and who correspondingly argue that there is nothing wrong with them drinking their booze. To support their stance, they gloatingly pronounce that in
On one hand, people we interact with hear us saying we are a Christian…or that we go to church…or that God is good…or whatever it is that they hear us
Do you have some problem that is a big deal to you? Do you have a situation that is bugging you? Do you have some issues with other people that
When I am at my lowest, God is STILL the Highest! When things seem so dark, God is STILL the Light! When I feel weak, God is STILL the Almighty!
Does everything ALWAYS goes exactly the way you want it to? Do things ALWAYS turn out exactly the way you want them to? Do you ALWAYS get exactly what you
Recall from the Holy Scriptures how Jesus was frequently despised, resented, rejected, betrayed, and abandoned…all because He lived the will of the Father in going about doing good. No doubt,
God gives people the freedom to choose their eternal destination…so where they go for eternity is their OWN doing…not God’s. At the time of death, God merely enforces the choice
Have a look at the following “types” of Christians and see which one fits you. Christian-Affiliate – This is a person who classifies and categorizes their self as a “Christian”
Sometimes, we just need a Biblically-based reminder of who and what God is relative to us. So, who and what is God? God is our comforterGod is our confidenceGod is
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. — Psalm 107:17
In Matthew 7:23, the Bible describes a most surprising and unexpected happening: On Judgment Day, Jesus will tell certain church people, “I never knew you.” Now, why didn’t Jesus know