It’s interesting to put those two words together in a title because they almost seem contradictory. Seldom do we wait for anything patiently. Our society has demanded that any restaurant that has a drive through for quick pickup have at least two lanes because people were being required to wait too long with just one. […]

It seems to be heart wrenching to pray about matters of life that concern us greatly so that we cast our cares upon God because He cares for us, only to receive what we perceive as a deaf ear, or God turning from us. Stop! If you are going down that trail or have been […]

As you go through the race of life, it’s good to have a sense of the finish line because it gives you the perspective that the struggles of life are a definite period and will soon come to an end, and that perspective helps to motivate you to persevere. In addition, a view of the […]

When we think of the word prisoner, we think of incarceration or bound with chains. The apostle Paul referred to himself as a “prisoner of Christ” probably as he was imprisoned in Rome for the cause of Christ. Yet he, as a prisoner of the Lord Jesus Christ, meant freedom in many ways despite the […]

The Blessing Of “Shall Not” There are many people in the world who reject God and His word, pointing to the Ten Commandments are being “excessively restrictive” as they say a bunch of “shall nots.” In closer inspection and understanding you will find that God gave the Ten Commandments to people that He had delivered […]

Have you heard creation speak? You may not hear an audible voice, yet all of creation is groaning, indicating creation looks forward to the day of Christ, as do believers. Romans 8:19–23 (ESV) — 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was […]

For some reason there is a growing disinterest in history which is sad for several reasons. The greatest reason for the sadness is that people who don’t care to know about the past are more likely to make the same mistakes that have been made in the past. One old preacher told me that he […]

This is a question asked often when there is a problem, and you want to voice a complaint. You’ll find that there are many people who feel like they are in charge but they really aren’t so they can’t help you. Far too often people forget that the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, is in charge. […]

Amid being bombarded with ads and opinions telling us where to place our allegiance, this is about some scriptural principles in exercising the privilege and responsibility in voting. 1 Corinthians 4:7 (ESV) — 7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, […]

What motivates you on a daily basis? Most often people look for something from the present to motivate them. Perhaps it’s the importance to provide for the needs of your family that motivates you to get up and go to work. Maybe it’s the good feeling you get from working out that motivates you to […]