PRECIOUS JESUS
Referring to Jesus, Peter told the early believers, “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory” (1 Pet. 1:8). A little later in the same book, he wrote, “Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I […]
INTEGRITY
“Integrity” occurs sixteen times in the King James Version of the Bible, and all of them are in the Old Testament. It is used to describe an adherence to moral and ethical principles and embodies the concept of being whole or complete. It is not exclusively for the wise and noble; the writer of the […]
A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE
God does not exist in the realm of time. One day with Him is like a thousand years, and a thousand like one day. Although God inhabits eternity, He created time and maintains complete control of its existence. The earth turns, and the sun rises and sets at his command. Seasons come and go; young […]
ON GUARD AND WATCHING
Christians have been warned ever since the time of the apostles to watch and be prepared for the end of time. Time will end for every person either in death or the glorious return of Christ. We must be ready and watching. A Christian begins his day desiring to do God’s will. He has a […]
The Answer to Your Problems
Do you have feelings of loneliness, or a sense of guilt and fear deep inside your heart? Do you wonder about the purpose of your life? Many people are trying to find the answer to these feelings. You may find entertainments or other activities that may relieve you of these feelings for a short time, […]
WHAT IS TRUE GREATNESS?
“Our purpose in life, therefore, is not to win acclaim in this world. It is not to accumulate property. It is not to be known for the wisdom and education of this world. It is not to have an easy life. It must be our purpose to know God and his Son, Jesus Christ. It […]
THE RADIANCE OF GOD’S LOVE
When I awoke this morning, the sun was shining as brightly as ever, but its light was filtered. Its presence was there, but its intense warmth was being hindered by the atmosphere. That is how God’s love is. It is there. It radiates. But sometimes, its warmth barely penetrates through the cold atmosphere of my […]
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught that when someone strikes your cheek, you should turn your other cheek to him as well. If you are sued for your coat, you should give your cloak too. Jesus told us to love our enemies, to do good to those who hate us, and to pray […]
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 […]
