If you are a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, you have surely recognized the truth presented by the apostle Paul that we are engaged in a battle, but not a physical battle, rather a spiritual battle. Ephesians 6:12 (ESV) — 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, […]

Too often Christians like to avoid “doctrine” because they just want the basics. Since doctrine is another expression of teaching, it’s not only fine to discuss and know doctrine, but also that every Christian should be – “given to the doctrine.” Consider the account of those who were first baptized: Acts 2:41–42 (ESV) — 41 […]

This statement is often quoted, and when I hear it, I ask, “Can you tell me where it is found?” As we can see, the text comes from the book of Philippians. Philippians 1:21 (ESV) — 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But don’t stop there because Paul […]

Would you like to be in a position to be blessed by God? Who wouldn’t, right? Listen to the words of Jesus: Matthew 5:9 (ESV) — 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Notice how Jesus did not say, “blessed are the pacifists,” those who talk about peace but […]

What is “God’s Story? It’s the Gospel, the Good News, the declaration of God justifying sinners by the death of His son, Jesus Christ, then openly declaring the acceptance of His work in raising Him from the dead. God’s story of salvation is what God uses to call sinners to Himself as well as to […]

Yikes! With a title like problems, problems, problems you might think this is going to be a rant about how bad things are – but it’s not. Rather, it’s the consideration of how in Psalm 55, David pours out his heart to God, in a lament in which he says the words, “Oh that I […]

One of the most beloved passages of scripture is the 23rd Psalm and rightly so because it’s about the good Shepherd and the benefits He is to His sheep. Psalm 23:1 (ESV) — 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Could it get any better than that? Well, it does. Psalm 23:2–3 […]

God has a way of bringing us great hope, no matter how things appear. God and His promises have and will prevail because He reigns as the One True and Living Sovereign God. Therefore, our hope, which is a certain expectation based upon Him, Who cannot lie and Who does not change, which hope we […]

Isn’t it easy to sing the wonderful hymn written by John Newton, Amazing Grace, without thinking about the words you are singing? Sadly, that’s the case too often with hymns or spiritual songs that are familiar, you sing without a thought. Of course, the way to overcome that is by prayer, asking God to give […]

People often have many misconceptions about God. He’s often presented as a “kill-joy” just waiting for people to enjoy life so He can spoil it. Too often people consider Him as stingy, not willing to give us what we need. Nothing could be further from the truth. God delights to give us good things. In […]