A friend loves at all times…. The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. Proverbs 17:17, 27, NIV It’s not always easy being with other Christians. Yes, we’re brothers and sisters in Christ, and the Bible stresses love and unity among children of God. But some Christians simply… Read More »

Enter through the narrow gate. Matthew 7:13, NIV Is the gate of salvation too narrow for some sinners who truly repent? Perhaps they’ve committed unspeakable crimes and hideous sins. Or perhaps you yourself have thought, “I’m too bad to be saved.” J. C. Ryle wrote: “No sinner was ever turned back, and told he was… Read More »

Knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 When a farmhand named Albert McMakin came to Christ at age 24, he invited friends to go to a revival meeting with him; and one of them, 16-year-old Billy Graham, did so and was converted. Isn’t it encouraging to know that… Read More »

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 When a soldier is in training, field manuals explain how to carry out assigned duties. The same… Read More »

He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. Psalm 1:3 According to researchers at Rutgers University, the tree with the deepest documented roots is the shepherd’s tree native to the Kalahari… Read More »

Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 Last year this answer appeared in the $200 box on the television program Jeopardy: “Our Father which art in heaven, ________ be thy name.” The three contestants looked perplexed as the buzzer sounded. The host supplied the question: “What is hallowed?”… Read More »

[I pray that] the eyes of your understanding [may be] enlightened. Ephesians 1:18 When Jesus’ disciples asked Him why He spoke to the people in parables, He quoted Isaiah 6:9-10 as an explanation. Centuries before Jesus’ ministry, God levied judgment upon Israel for her sins and failure to repent. They would be able to see… Read More »

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 British innovators have developed a new type of body armor that’s lightweight and comfortable yet can stop a bullet traveling at the speed of sound. If the apostle Paul saw today’s military protective… Read More »

But when you pray, go away by yourself, all alone, and shut the door behind you and pray to your Father secretly.Matthew 6:6, TLBThe renowned Scottish minister Andrew Bonar wrote, “I should count the days, not by what I have of new instances of usefulness, but by the times I have been enabled to pray… Read More »

But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth. Psalm 86:15 Being a parent is perhaps the world’s best laboratory for learning patience. In fact, the younger the children, the greater the need for parental patience. Young children make the same bad choices over and… Read More »