We all have deeds that we have done that we wish we could undo. We have words we have said that cannot be taken back. We can praise God that there is forgiveness to be found with Him. "Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD." - Psalm 25:7  Read More

We know that the Lord Jesus was not accepted when He was on earth, and much less so today. We who have believed on Him are called to stand up and live unashamedly for Him. "Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God." - 2 Timothy 1:8  Read More

The Christian life is compared to a race in which we are always moving. An important question to consider is from what are we running, and what are we pursuing? "Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart." - 2 Timothy 2:22  Read More

Believers in Christ can be assured that we never go through anything alone. Even if there is no human support, our God is always with us. "For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard." - Psalm 22:24  Read More

One of the great tests of our character is how we respond to correction or rebuke. It is usually hard to take, but it is certainly necessary for all of us sometimes. "Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities." - Psalm 141:5  Read More

While it is sometimes true that bigger is better, that is certainly not always the case. God delights in using small things and people that are considered to be small. "But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting." - Micah 5:2  Read More

We need to maintain a good testimony in our public lives, but it is equally important that we live right at home and in our private lives. "I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart." - Psalm 101:2  Read More

Sometimes we make a serious error in judgment when we think that others will understand or appreciate what God is doing in our lives. "For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not." - Acts 7:25  Read More

We learn quickly after coming to faith in Christ that there are battles to fight in the Christian life. And the Lord has provided us with the whole armor of God so that we can live victoriously. "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."  - Ephesians 6:16  Read More

The most precious possession that believers possess is the Word of God. And while our flesh may sometimes shrink back from it, our souls desperately need it. "The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward." -Psalm 19:9b-11  Read More

It is not possible to go through life without being hurt many times by others, but we must never allow bitterness to take root in our hearts. "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby may be defiled." - Hebrews 12:15  Read More

There are many good things that we desire in life, but desire is only the first step. It must be followed up with action. "The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat." - Proverbs 13:4  Read More