Have you heard that we share 50% of our DNA with bananas? It’s true! It is a frequent argument by evolutionists that, since the DNA of chimpanzees and humans are so similar, this proves they share a common ancestor. But a new report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that the […]
The devil isn’t independent. God sustains him, and, in spite of himself, he advances God’s purposes. Twice we read “there was a day” (Job 1:6, 13). The first describes a debate in heaven and the other a debacle on earth. We soon discover that the one is directly related to the other. We read, “the sons of God […]
CHRIST OUR ROOMMATE: “If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in…” (Rev 3:20). Martha Snell Nicholson, author of many inspiring poems, was bedridden for 29 years. Yet a reader today would never detect that she suffered excruciating pain due to tuberculosis, arthritis, angina, Parkinson’s, and finally cancer. For, as she […]
“And David’s heart condemned him after he had numbered the people. So David said to the Lord, ‘I have sinned greatly in what I have done; but now, I pray, O Lord, take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have done very foolishly’” (2 Sam 24:10). Exodus 30:11-16 could not have been plainer: […]
“You know what kind of men we were among you for your sake. And you became followers of us and of the Lord” (1 Thess 1:5-6). A recent believer wrote the following to a friend who had encouraged her to find new life in Christ: “I saw that you lived by convictions and priorities and […]
The believing home is a hothouse for growth, a lighthouse of truth, and a storehouse of blessings. You’ve probably heard, “It takes a steady hand to hold a full cup.” Job’s cup was certainly full. “And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five […]
CHRIST the TRUE ONE: “Teacher, we know that You are true…” (Mt 22:16). He is the True Illuminator: “That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world” (Jn 1:9). He is the True Life-Giver: “…My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is […]
“Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done” (Lk 22:42). If ever there were an example to follow in prayer, it is our Master. He chose never to act in self-will, even though that will was in alignment with His Father’s. We can’t […]
Having given a stirring appeal to every believer to engage in a ministry of gospel reconciliation on behalf of God Himself, the apostle Paul then paints a portrait of such a servant/ambassador. His description includes these lines: “We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God […]