I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness in the great assembly; indeed, I do not restrain my lips, O Lord, You Yourself know. Psalm 40:9 Voices of deception are ringing around us, and that’s why the voice of the Church must be heard. This is no time to be intimidated, ashamed, or embarrassed. When… Read More »

Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord. Psalm 89:15, NLT Science Daily released a report stating what many people already knew: Trying to be happy makes us unhappy. The phenomenon is called the “happiness paradox.”1 Chasing happiness leads to exhaustion and disappointment. The… Read More »

Then I took the little book out of the angel’s hand and ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. But when I had eaten it, my stomach became bitter. Revelation 10:10 It has happened in most families’ experience—a toddler consumes way more candy than a parent would have allowed. And… Read More »

I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Your word. Psalm 119:101Izaak Walton (1593-1683) wrote a poem about the power of the Bible to strengthen his moral life: Every hour I read you, kills a sin Or lets a virtue in To fight against it Reading and listening to God’s… Read More »

I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. Revelation 2:19 The natural order in all creation is growth: Seeds become plants, infants become adults, calves become cows, acorns become oaks, and minnows become fish. When something doesn’t grow, it is a… Read More »

As the old saying goes, “From evildoers come evil deeds.” 1 Samuel 24:13, NIV We’re living in a world of evildoers and evil deeds, and it’s very difficult to navigate the times. Though we live in a fallen world, we must keep ourselves both holy and happy in the Lord. That’s not a new challenge.… Read More »

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 »