“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16, NASB). Almost all of us know this verse. It is one of the most well-known verses in the Bible. …
Significant lifestyle changes have been legislated in America over the years. We have legalized abortion. Same-sex marriage is now legal. In some states, we have legalized the smoking of marijuana. Only God in heaven knows what will be next. So, how can we properly navigate the …
During Jesus’ day, He said, “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few” (Matthew 9:37, KJV). The same is true today. Against this backdrop, I sometimes hear Christians say they don’t know what their ministry gift is. Some even joke that the Lord must …
We all need food, clothing and shelter. No human being can survive without some degree of those things. It’s not our fault. God made us that way. It stands to reason that these temporal needs play an important part in our life. Some people would even …
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…,” Paul writes (Romans 12:2). Those few words have serious implications. They mean we should not strive to look physically like the world. They mean this world’s priorities should not become …
God speaks to us mainly by His Word—the Bible. I believe God and His Word are one. In other words, the two always perfectly speak with one voice. But that’s not the only way God speaks to us. He also speaks to us by way of …
I wear eye glasses for distance. One thing that became abundantly clear to me was how much dirty glasses can affect your view. Similarly, we tend to view life through a set of lenses of sorts. They in turn determine how we view others. What are …
“I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Paul the apostle penned these words to the church at Philippi (Philippians 4:11, KJV). Note that Paul does not say he was born with the ability to be content no matter what his state …
The very first verse in the book of the Proverbs reads, “The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel (KJV).” Most of us at least know who King Solomon was. God blessed him with exceptional wisdom. In his day, he was the wisest …
Don’t judge a book by its cover, they say. That is certainly good advice for Bible preachers and teachers. During the ministry of the Word of God, much more goes on than meets the eye. Jesus addressed this mystery by sharing a parable comparing the ministry …
