TOO MUCH
The flesh cries for more. More diversion, more money, more social life, more food; these would surely make life better. More seems to be the key to happiness. Once after preaching from a boat floating close to the shore, Jesus told its owners to cast their nets again into the water (Luke 5:4-7). Somewhat reluctantly […]
CREDIT—SERVANT OR MASTER?
We live in a time when credit is readily available and easier to obtain than the previous generations would have ever expected. We find many offers in our mailboxes with credit seemingly for the asking, as well as phone calls and letters offering to supply us with funds for our businesses. The enticing offers that […]
ARE WE TEMPTED WITH MODERN-DAY IDOLATRY?
The temptation to create a counterfeit god is older than time. In one of the great mysteries of eternity, Satan’s pride kindled his desire to be like the Most High. His judgment was dire—banished from heaven and destined for eternity in hell. The devil’s scheme ever since is to offer man an alternative to worshipping […]
THE OLD PATHS
In a time of spiritual turmoil and physical peril, the prophet Jeremiah came to the people of God with an important message: “Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls” […]
PREPARE
Jesus spoke about preparation when He told the parable of the wise and the foolish men. He said the wise man “built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock” (Luke 6:48). The foundation, or the preparation, was what made the difference between the house that fell and the one that […]
ACCEPTANCE
Do you think you are accepted? Or do you think your peers just tolerate you because they have to? Are you quite certain that the group that just broke out in laughter is making fun of you? Have you ever wished for someone to show you just what you are doing wrong, so you could […]
LIFE—A TIME OF PREPARATION
As life becomes increasingly full of activity, it is easy to forget the real reason for our earthly existence. In Amos 4:12, we read, “Prepare to meet thy God.” Many times our focus is motivated by the push for financial security, the desire for an easy lifestyle, or the pursuit of pleasure. God has graciously given […]
CONVICTION NEEDED
Conviction is the personal, God-given guide that discerns good and evil. God has ordained numerous guides to lead us from earth to Heaven, His Word and His Spirit being the most outstanding. Other influences, such as, the church and godly homes, also provide valuable guidance. Yet unless those influences become embedded in our hearts, they […]
TAKING RESPONSIBILITY
Every one of us, with the exception of the very young, has some responsibility. We are commanded to be stewards of all that God has given to us. We are to share in bearing the burdens of others. “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think […]
CHOICES
I have often been inspired with the topic of choices, especially when I am at the crossroad of needing to make another important decision that will affect the success of my spiritual life. It has helped me to look the situation, or the struggle, “straight in the eye” and to clearly understand the result of […]
