God’s Planning Versus Man’s “Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18 NKJV) Legendary in human history are those… Continue reading “God’s Planning Versus Man’s”…
Can You Help? “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save… Continue reading “Can You Help?”…
Loved By and Drawn To Him “The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with… Continue reading “Loved By and Drawn To Him”…
He Came In Our Image to Make Us In His Image “Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful… Continue reading “He Came In Our Image to Make Us In His Image”…
What Kind of Friend Are You? “‘Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.’” (John 15:13 NKJV) When… Continue reading “What Kind of Friend Are You?”…
Slaves to Righteousness .“I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while in my chains, who once was unprofitable… Continue reading “Slaves to Righteousness”…
Do the Right Thing “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do… Continue reading “Do the Right Thing”…
Speak Evil of No One; Avoid Controversies “Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak… Continue reading “Speak Evil of No One; Avoid Controversies”…
Self-sacrifice and Sweet Aromas “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given… Continue reading “Self-sacrifice and Sweet Aromas”…
Greater Things to Come “Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan,… Continue reading “Greater Things to Come”…
Beautiful, Wonderful Words of Life “Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.” (Psalms 119:11 NKJV) This psalm… Continue reading “Beautiful, Wonderful Words of Life”…
Persecution and Inspiration “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. . . . All Scripture is… Continue reading “Persecution and Inspiration”…
Stay Out of That Net! “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with… Continue reading “Stay Out of That Net!”…
Pastors, Deacons and Their Families “This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. .… Continue reading “Pastors, Deacons and Their Families”…
Mystery Revealed! “To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles:… Continue reading “Mystery Revealed!”…
Reciprocal Mercy “Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.” (Luke 6:36 NKJV) Here, in Luke’s version of the Sermon… Continue reading “Reciprocal Mercy”…
Deference and Preference “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if… Continue reading “Deference and Preference”…
Pursue Peace and Holiness “Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: . . ..” (Hebrews 12:14… Continue reading “Pursue Peace and Holiness”…
Belt Through the Loops “Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of… Continue reading “Belt Through the Loops”…
Worthy of This Calling “Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all… Continue reading “Worthy of This Calling”…