Prayer is one of the greatest blessings that God has given to us. We should pray every day. While it takes discipline to have a strong and consistent prayer life, the value and benefits of prayer make it more than worth the effort. There is probably no time that we are closer to God than […]
One of the wonderful benefits of being a child of God is His providential care. We know that God will provide for all our needs. Jesus tells us it is so. Matthew 6:33 (ESV) 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. The […]
There is tragedy all around us. The local news is fraught daily with bad reports. Death and drugs seem to be in the headlines regularly. Then, there are the problems of life that plague us all—financial woes, sickness, family issues, etc. No wonder Job once bemoaned, “Man who is born of woman is few of […]
Pondering the past is something we all do once in a while. There is nothing really wrong with doing such as long as we do not allow the past to control us, a mistake too many people make in life. While we do not want to make the mistake of living in the past, remembering […]
I would encourage anyone to study the Bible. The Bible is not just another book—it is the inspired Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (ESV) 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, […]
Once in a while, you hear people speaking about “positive Christianity.” The concept itself can be both good and bad, depending on what is meant when it is referenced. There is an old saying that suggests that we should, “accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.” One of the cons of the “positive Christianity” concept […]
Many people believe that Christians can be found in every denomination. There are even members of the body of Christ who think that every denomination has at least a few Christians in it. Is this true? When we stop to consider what a Christian is, it will be seen that the only place where true […]
Sometimes we tend to categorize sin. Fornication, adultery, stealing and the like, we consider to be very serious. However, sins such as lying are dismissed with little thought. The fact is God abhors all sin (Psalms 5:4-5), and lying is no exemption. It was that form of sin that Satan used to entice Eve in […]
There are many factors involved in being a strong Christian. Studying the Bible regularly is a factor. Praying consistently is a factor. Attending all of the assemblings of the saints is a factor. Refraining from worldly vices is a factor. Keeping the proper company is a factor. These are just a few of the things […]
One of the saddest truths today is the lost state of the world. The majority of people who live in this world will die outside of God’s favor (Matthew 7:13-14). The devil, however, has blinded the eyes of those who reject Christ (2 Corinthians 4:4), resulting in the majority of people believing that they are […]