God knows much more about molding our children into winners than we do. He created them. We do well to heed His counsel with regard to parenting. He understands the importance of parental discipline in the early life of children. He says, “Train up a child …
“They could not enter in because of unbelief” (Heb. 3:19). We find this sad commentary regarding the Israelites in the book of Hebrews. God promised to take them to and give them a land to call home. But when they heard the report of the size …
Justification refers to the act of God declaring us to be righteous or just in His eyes through faith in His Son. The doctrine of justification by faith is fundamental to all genuine Christian denominations. We may worship differently, sing differently, or preach differently, but we …
In 2016, hurricane Matthew hit the United States. One thing that experience underscored to me was that life is precious. Because I live in the Southeastern portion of the United States, less than 20 miles from the coastline, we were subject to a mandatory evacuation. My …
“What would Jesus do if He were in my situation?” Have you ever asked yourself that question? During His public ministry, He met opposition from the scribes and Pharisees. The four accounts of the gospel document some of those passionate encounters. As I read those accounts, …
Some time ago, I attended a high school football game. It was homecoming night for one of the teams. That team won the game 45-00! Needless to say, the winning team had much to celebrate. During the final minutes of the game, I thought about the …
“Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops” (James 5:17-18, NIV). …
No matter what phase of life you find yourself in, you should live it with a sense of relevant purpose in life. Six years ago, I retired from my rewarding job as an engineer. The next day, my wife and I reached the 38-year milestone of …
When you attend the house of God to hear the Word of God, what kind of listener are you? A passive listener or an engaged listener? As a minister of the Word of God, the engaged listener is certainly my kind of listener. Let all those …
