Author: Nicholson
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December 10, 2024 — Don’t Be Naive
“The waywardness of the naive will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them” (Prov 1:32, ISV). This episode showcases the proverb that “A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, but the simple pass on and are punished” (Prov 22:3). Believers tend to be trusting, although it’s a hard fact that some people shouldn’t be […]
The Bitter Christian
He was a bitter Christian…and then there was Caleb. When hard things come your way, will you choose to become bitter…or better, by God’s grace? […]
December 9, 2024 — When A Lie Exposes The Truth
Did God use deception against Ahab? Hardly. He revealed the plan—if only he would listen. At the gates of Samaria the big meeting was held. Or so they thought. Two kings. Four hundred prophets. All very dramatic. One of Ahab’s false prophets even brought along visual aids. “Zedekiah…made horns of iron…and he said, ‘Thus says the […]
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P. P. Bliss’ Last Hymn
P.P. Bliss is one of the Church’s favorite hymn writers. Who would know that last words he wrote would be such a fitting testimony of faith in God. […]
December 6, 2024 — Warning! Danger Ahead!
God rarely gives just one warning. Like a railroad crossing, there are lights and signs and barriers and bells. Imagine a royal guest arriving, and the first thing you ask him is to go to war with you. At least Ahab waited till after supper! Jeroboam, because his son had married Ahab’s daughter, felt compelled […]
December 5, 2024 — The Ahab Alliance
The Arch-enemy has a long history of trying to use family loyalties to undermine loyalty to God. Imagine the scene. The guests are invited to a lovely garden party at the palace. The land is at peace with its usually bellicose neighbors. Prosperity has brought a sense of optimism for the future to the citizenry. […]
December 4, 2024 — The Secret Of True Success
The wealth of a nation is not found in its bank accounts but in the souls of its citizens who love God. The latter half of 2 Chronicles 17 proves the adage, “When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him” (Prov 16:7). Imagine the Philistines showing up […]
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