Have you ever considered the magnificence of God’s grace to you in bringing you to the Lord Jesus Christ and the great riches that are yours? 1 Peter 2:21–24 (ESV) — 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in […]

Bring up the subject of money and the opportunities to give and be part of a ministry and judgment begins. Sadly, the way that some people and ministries have abused the principles of giving has caused a knee-jerk reaction to anything about money and people want to stay as far away from it as possible. […]

Sometimes boiling down a scripture into points helps us understand and apply the word of God. Here’s a great example: 1 Peter 1:13–15 (ESV) — 13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 […]

In days in the not too distance past, people dressed up to attend the worship of God. Granted some people made a show of it, but in general the attitude was one of entering the presence of God in worship, so it was imperative to give God our very best, including the way we dress. […]

There is a place of service for everyone of us, old or young, rich or poor. That place of service is to be an example to others. We may not think of it as a place of service, but the scripture is clear that the way of living a life under the authority and rule […]

It’s important to take note of how the Bible declares how God takes note of us. The psalmist declares the worthiness of God because He hears our prayers. Psalm 65:1–2 (ESV) — 1 Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed. 2 O you who hear prayer, […]

If today’s title reminds you of the hymn written by Phillip Bliss, it’s not by accident. The Bible is “wonderful words of life” in pointing to the greatness of God, the work of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the message of the Gospel.  Let’s reflect on this hymn-truth. 1 Sing them over again to me, […]

In a day when seemingly everything is being recorded, whether we agree to it or not, it’s amazing that people in prominent positions get caught saying things or doing things they ought not be doing. Actually, we have all been warned to keep the guard up because “just a little folly” can create a big […]

Sandwiched between a beautiful description of God’s grace in Ephesians 2:1-10 and the blessings of being in Christ described in Ephesians 2:13-22, there is the bad news of what was missing in life as “must haves.” Ephesians 2:11–12 (ESV) — 11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” […]

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, […]