Waiting at the Last Stop
One great thing about the ever-present Jesus–whatever station you exit from the sad train to Nowhere, He’ll be waiting for you. […]
Author: Bill Nicholson
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November 15 Petition Mission
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father […]
November 15
Go figure. Penn Jillette is half of the famous magic duo Penn & Teller. He is a very militant and irreverent atheist, but listen to what he says about sharing the gospel on a Youtube video: “I’ve always said that I don’t respect people who don’t proselitize. I don’t respect that at all. If you […]
November 15, 2024 — All In The Family
With tongue in cheek, the wit declared, “Nepotism is fine, as long as you keep it in the family.” Before we come to Rehoboam’s troubles in 2 Chronicles 12, the narrative gives an overview of the royal family. It was common practice in the ancient world to solidify one’s hold on a nation: 1. by […]
If Only…
“Of all the words declared by men, The saddest are, ‘It might have been.’” Regrets rot the soul. Maybe you’ve seen videos of someone offering people cash to answer one question: “What is your greatest regret?” Just hearing the question, many dissolve in tears. Some regrets are a reminder of unfinished business. If we don’t […]
November 14 Petition Mission
“How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Ps 119:103). Do you ever think how much work it takes to give you a spoonful of honey? With their wings moving at 12,000 beats/minute, bees fly more than once around the world to gather just one pound of honey; in […]
November 14
Men are formed in character not only by their past and present, but also by their futures. Man inwardly grows the higher his ideals are. So also in spiritual life, hope and sanctification belong together. “And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure” (1 Jn 3:3). Thus Christ […]
November 14, 2024 — Godly Refugees
Rehoboam’s enemy could only strengthen him. It was Rehoboam himself who weakened Judah. Things seem to be looking up for Rehoboam’s administration. The cities of Judah have been militarily fortified. But Judah couldn’t be truly strong unless, like us, they were spiritually fortified. In the north, it’s stated concerning the priests and Levites who had land holdings throughout the […]
November 13 Petition Mission
“It may be that the Lord your God will hear all the words of the Rabshakeh…” (2 Ki 19:4). Interesting, isn’t it? God not only hears the petitions of His people, but the grievous words of His people’s critics, too. The National Statuary Hall in Washington, DC’s Capitol used to be the chamber of the […]