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 […]

What do you do for a person who is living in opposition to God’s truth? This could be a person who has confessed being a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ or even a person who has not. The advice is very clear: 2 Timothy 2:24–26 (ESV) — 24 And the Lord’s servant must not […]

There’s a verse in the Bible that bids us to stop and ponder the fact that God loves us: 1 John 3:1 (NKJV) — 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore, the world knows us not, because it knew him […]

There’s a great question posed in the 116th Psalm as the writer considers all the benefits he has received from God. Psalm 116:12–13 (ESV) — 12 What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the […]