HOW GOD LOOKS UPON HUMILITY
It is in keeping with God’s greatness that in order for us to come into His presence we must humble ourselves. Pride separates us from God, causing us to assert our supposed rights. Its very nature blinds us to our need of God. Humility is difficult for the flesh but is the door to freedom. […]
LONELINESS
Loneliness is an emotion that perhaps everyone on this earth experiences at some time in his or her life. How do we cope with loneliness, or maybe we should ask, how do we keep loneliness out of our lives? Loneliness is not a sin in itself, but it can be (and many times is) a […]
MODERN PSYCHOLOGY
There have been some remarkable changes in the field of psychology in the last fifteen years, and changes are continuing at a rapid pace. Many older doctors continue to cling to the past principles, but with time, the new approach will become more universal. One of the new principles involves recognizing the effects of the […]
GOD’S LOVING-KINDNESS
While God’s loving-kindness is clearly evident to those who pause a moment and recognize it, many people are in the clutches of evil forces. War, violence, heartache, and death are prevalent in much of the world. But in these storms, God’s loving-kindness often shines through. We read of miracles experienced by those mired in hopeless […]
STEP BY STEP
“Where do we go from here?” Not infrequently we reach those places in life where we ask ourselves this question. The way before us seems obscure, and the indicators we look to for guidance point almost every direction. The challenges we face seem overwhelming in view of our little strength. “Where can we go to […]
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 […]
