If you were going to write a poem about the wonders of our glorious springtime, here are some rhyming words you might find useful: sclerenchyma and parenchyma. Just kidding. Who writes poetry anymore? But if you’ve ever wondered at the amazing power of a little plant to push its way through concrete, that’s what you’ve […]
Here’s God’s message in Acts: “Go, stand…and speak to the people all the words of this life” (5:20). It still is. This speech by Job, covering chapters 12–14, is his longest so far. He has called us to scrutinize God’s revelation in creation, where He speaks through the natural world (12:7- 12) and shows Himself as the […]
CHRIST the HIDING PLACE: “A Man will be as a hiding place…” (Isa 23:2). R.G. LeTourneau (1888–1969), was a renowned inventor of earth-moving machinery. LeTourneau machines were nearly 70 percent of the earth-moving equipment and engineering vehicles used by Allied forces during World War II. Raised in a Christian home, he tells of his conversion […]
“He must increase, but I must decrease” (Jn 3:30). This isn’t exactly a petition, but it could easily become one. Lord, let me daily decrease so that You might increase in me! Our New Testament speaks of increased faith (Lk 17:5), increased blessing in the gospel (1 Cor 3:6-7), increasing fruits of righteousness (2 Cor […]
Alfred Wiener, a Jew born in Frankfurt, Germany, became familiar with “St. Matthew’s Passion” by Bach and Handel’s “Messiah” through his love of good music. When Hitler came to power, Weiner ended up in Buchenwald. He grew deathly sick. As he lay in the darkness, not knowing whether he was delirious or dreaming, an abyss […]
In the midst of a chaotic world, the child of God stands because we know the Lord understands. Job continues to assess his friends’ views. Do you really think that “wisdom is with aged men, and with length of days, understanding” (Job 12:12)? No, it’s not automatic. With some people, the older they get, the more confused […]
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CHRIST the DOER: “I always DO those things that please Him” (Jn 8:29). If we are to follow Christ, we will also be doers. As He said, “If you know these things, happy are you if you do them” (Jn 13:17). We do well to follow the advice of Mary, “Whatever He says to you, […]
“Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust” (Ps 16:1). Here’s a prayer to offer on behalf of our young people, especially those at college. William MacDonald writes: “Every day you may sit under the instruction of unregenerate men and women who have no love for your Savior or your Bible. At […]
Want to help advance the gospel? Evaluate needs: see your area as a mission field; map population centers; identify people groups. Assess opportunities: pray for “open doors” (Acts 14:27; 1 Cor. 16:9; 2 Cor. 2:12; Col. 4:3); observe where people gather; look for vulnerabilities (Lk. 4:18) as entry-ways to the good news; observe and develop […]