June 2, 2013
Mankind is dying and condemned. The bleakness of the picture must be accepted before the good news can be. Hope is not recognized as hope unless one sees first a hopeless situation.
May 26, 2013
The wise words of the Preacher are goads for fools.
May 26, 2013
How Jehovah-God affirmed his commitment to his people is moving and powerful. What a memorial to his loving-kindness! God showed power and sent prophets to prove irrefutably that he was able to deliver Israel. They had no reason to doubt him. God doesn’t need to write himself a note so that he doesn’t forget. He didn’t […]
May 19, 2013
With all its frustrations, life can still be full of “joy” for us. Key to true joy is living for God and choosing what’s right = wisdom.
May 12, 2013
Mothers, today, let us honor you and what Christ has done for you and through you. Let me share with you how we are praying for you on this Mother’s Day. We ask the Lord today to help you…. At the end of each day thank the Lord for the gifts he has given (including children). […]
May 5, 2013
While life is full of vexations and blessings, we should not waste our life trying to fix things we cannot. Our primary occupation should be enjoying God and what he gives.
April 28, 2013
With all the complexities of daily human existence, we do have some comforting truths. First, God is always governing over his creation (vv. 2–11). Second, God is faithful to bless those who fear him (vv. 12–14).
April 21, 2013
Jesus’ example of sacrifice is the greatest example of giving.
April 14, 2013
Jesus didn’t leave his disciples with a question mark, but an exclamation point. The body of Christ, the church, in order to go in power and change the world, must first— Be convinced of his resurrection power. Be commissioned for global witness. Be comforted with and compelled with the Spirit’s presence.
April 7, 2013
Every disciple needs the encouragement and focus that comes with walking with the Lord and learning the Scriptures better. The reality of the resurrection provided the anchor for faith that the early church needed! Learn to value time in the Word where Christ still instructs and corrects us.