If we were to truly live by the words of Jesus, our lives would be revolutionized! Putting and keeping our relationship with the Lord foremost is the central theme of the Christian life. It is a discipline that is challenged by nearly every aspect of life here in this world.
Read MoreWe see a pattern throughout history of God’s people collectively abandoning His truths. Over and over God is patiently calling His people—all who will listen—to “come out” of the masses who have gone astray. We are likened unto sheep because one straying sheep is often followed by others.
Read MoreIn the face of the downward spiral of today’s general ruin, there are still pastors and leaders who, in a deep sense of gratitude toward God, cultivate a genuine affection for the example of His faithful shepherds of the past.
Read MoreThere is a spiritual alertness that comes with living in the expectancy of Jesus’ return. It is in His word that we continually learn of Him while also gaining understanding of world events in light of Biblical prophecy.
Read MoreGod’s word is complete and provides more than everything we need to discern our cruel enemy’s subtle and blatant attempts to stunt and twist our thinking. God has powerfully been leading His people out of numerous errors that crept in among us. HE IS STILL AT WORK, and He desires to thoroughly prepare His people for His return.
Read MoreAlmighty God exercises the power of divine restraint when it comes to the freedom of choice He has given to each soul. He will not come after us to drag us back into His camp when we wander off, but in tender love His Spirit will whisper of His power to heal as soon as the wayward heart recognizes the need for healing.
Read MoreJeremiah, spoke clearly and repeatedly, calling God’s people to be holy—set apart—which our enemy attempts to make unappealing. Satan relentlessly presents a parade of one worldly trinket after another, making each worthless thing seem pressing, important . . . and appealing. But the one who, by God’s grace, maintains a heavenward gaze will exercise spiritual discernment . . .
Read MoreThe vast majority in Christendom have become confused on even the most basic issues of life and death. The devil’s denial of death’s reality (Genesis 3:4) is the cornerstone of nearly every false teaching. But God has always preserved a remnant that embraces His word—all of it!
Read MoreNumerous traditions that were held high among God’s people were actually causing people to be lost. Paul’s encounter with Christ and his obedience to Him accomplished such a transformation in his life that he referred to his former conduct in an extremely negative light: “I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it.”
Read MoreHow often do you feel that the temptation to sin is just too powerful to overcome? It’s as though the enemy is on a winning streak that you just can’t break.
Read MoreThe enemy takes full advantage of our fallen natures to plant and cultivate ideas contrary to the word of God. Like a virus, we not only fall prey, but will propagate deadly ideas if we are not solidly grounded in this word from heaven.
Read MoreThe Lord commanded Jeremiah on one occasion to occupy a prominent spot at one of the main entrances to Jerusalem to highlight the importance of keeping holy the Sabbath day. They were losing sight of its sanctity, as pronounced in His Word.
Read MoreBrothers and sisters, instead of thinking upon your own weakness or timidity, meditate upon the personal and intimate love of the Shepherd. His love for each of us knows no measure. Don’t you want everyone to learn of such love?
Read MoreWhen we become His followers, it is not as though we have lost our free wills. Christ is the head of the Church, but He is not a dictator. In fact, it is the exercise of our wills for the express purpose of pleasing Him that constitutes true service and worship.
Read MoreThere is a popular manner of preaching today that presents grace as a character trait of God that willfully overlooks sin. But real grace is His power that works transformation in our character that we may gain victory over sin. What an indescribably wonderful gift is the gift of His grace!
Read MoreFrom the amazing mind of the Infinite Creator came myriads and waves of delight after delight: indescribable joy! Peace reigned over the earth. Think of a scene in nature without so much as a single dead leaf.
Read MoreWith every healing, Jesus was silently declaring, “MINE!”, for every molecule of creation belongs to Him. He invites each of us to join Him in reclaiming “territory” that is rightfully His.
Read MoreSome may view with incredulity the idea of weak and fallible vessels used of God to reach other weak and fallible vessels. But the beauty of the plan is the display of His mighty power rolled up with meekness. Why not win hearts for Him by those whose hearts have been won by Him?
Read MoreBeing thoughtfully careful not to add to or take away from the words of the Lord should be a “staple” for every Christian. God’s word is so richly, divinely lavished upon us as the tangible heavenly resource for all problem-solving (in case it wasn’t harnessed for preventing troubles).
Read MoreThe teaching of evolution has the effect of negating Scripture at the onset. Anyone who has made up his mind to “buy into” the evolution concept will suffer a severe spiritual handicap, should he attempt to read and understand God’s word. Yet, we must never forget, the Holy Spirit has the power to impress the intellect.
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