THE BIGGER PICTURE
We look at the world we inhabit and try to make sense out of what we see. We are each very interested in our own life, in the circumstances of our immediate family, extended family, and close friends. Many of us are interested in world events, political proceedings, and the economic outlook. We might feel […]
THAT GREAT SHEPHERD OF THE SHEEP
“The God of peace…brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant” (Heb. 13:20). The eternal Son of God is given many titles throughout the Bible, but the one that gives us great assurance is that He is the Great Shepherd of the […]
FAITH
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1). “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor. 5:7). Faith in God is a positive power available to everyone. We as Christians should know and understand how to exercise our faith in God in our walk […]
PANTING AFTER THE WATERBROOKS
“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God” (Ps. 42:1-2). Let us take a look at this verse and compare it to ourselves, our lives. God has made the human family to be creatures of choice with the […]
THE EFFECTS OF PORNOGRAPHY
The definition of pornography is: movies, pictures, and literature that show or describe erotic behavior intended to cause sexual excitement. While the heart of man has been the same from generation to generation, the current age is facing a level of immoral exposure like never before. Christians must battle courageously and knowledgeably “in this present […]
THE GARMENTS WE WEAR
Garments are often mentioned in the Scriptures and, in many cases, seem to indicate a person’s spiritual nature as it is seen by God and man. Our physical clothing is observed by others and represents something of our self-perception or the image we wish to portray. Each individual reveals himself to God and the world […]
Ye Must Be Born Again
YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN Jesus tells us that the gates of heaven are closed to us unless we are born again. Therefore we ask: Friend, are you born again? Church member, are you born again? If not, then you are lost. For Jesus says, “. . . Except a man be born again, he […]
