D.L. Moody writes: During the last days of the Civil War many men were deserting from the South. Secretary Stanton gave notice that no more refugees be taken into the Union army. A Southern soldier hadn’t heard, and came to the Union lines where they read him the order. He didn’t know what to do. […]
“Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me” (Rom 15:30). The word “strive,” when Anglicized, becomes agonize and literally means “to struggle in competing for a prize, or figuratively, to contend with an adversary.” […]
Is Jesus ever addressed as God in the Bible or is He so described? Anticipating our Lord’s birth, an angel quoted Isaiah’s prophecy, applying it to Jesus: “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us” (Mt […]
One great thing about the ever-present Jesus–whatever station you exit from the sad train to Nowhere, He’ll be waiting for you. […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]