There are too many in the Christian life who seek to do as little as possible in their walk with God and in ministry. May that not be true about us. "Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say." - Philemon 1:21  Read More

Singing is in a sense an expression of our souls, and it is no wonder that the Psalms (the songbook of the Old Testament) is one of the longest in the Bible. "And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. - Revelation 5:9-10  Read More

We may sometimes sense that we are insignificant in this world, being subject to government leaders who have control over our lives. But our God is on the throne over all creation. "The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof." - Psalm 97:1  Read More

It is good to be reminded that our heavenly Father is the perfect model upon whom earthly fathers are patterned. "If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?" - Matthew 7:11  Read More

Our world is full of suffering. There is suffering because of sickness and accidents, there is suffering because of sin, and there is suffering because of righteousness. "For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God." - Peter 2:19-20  Read More

TypeThe Lord has given us the gift of speech among other qualities that set humans apart from the animals. And it is a powerful gift that requires wisdom and caution. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." - Proverbs 18:21  Read More

Suffering is part of living in a fallen and sinful world. And we know that the Lord always has a purpose in the suffering of believers. "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." - 2 Corinthians 4:17  Read More

Relationships with others are some of God‘s best blessings in this life, but we know that they can be very challenging. "And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved." - 2 Corinthians 12:15  Read More

When we are walking in the will of God, we can be sure of one thing: He will not lead us backwards. "And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward." - Exodus 14:15  Read More

All of the pain, suffering, and affliction in our lives, are used by God to work for our good. And they teach us that we are not sufficient for the challenges of life, but our God surely is. "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9  Read More

Salvation makes us new creatures in Christ Jesus and gives us a new spiritual identity. Then God calls us to walk in newness of life. "That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." - Ephesians 4:22-24  Read More

Because we were created to have dominion, there is ambition to achieve great things in every human heart to varying degrees. But we must keep it in check. "Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another." - Psalm 75:5-7  Read More