We all know Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” Many people quote or read that verse to one who is going through suffering which may seem inno…
Zeal in religion is a burning desire to please God, to do His will, and to advance His glory in the world in every possible way. It is a desire which no human feels by nature, which the Spirit puts into the hen of every believer when he or she is conve…
The rest that Christ gives is an inward thing, It is rest of her, rest d conscience, rest of mind, rest of affection, rest of will. It is rest from a comfortable sense of sins being all forgiven and guilt all put away; it is rest from a solid hope of g…
Recently, I learned that one of my doctors who I have been seeing for nearly two decades is retiring. I have to been honest that while I am happy for him and I am not thrilled he is retiring. I have been seeing this man for a long time and trust his ca…
Let’s admit it, mankind are glory hounds. We like to take credit for most, if not all, of the work we do. We like to get recognition for the achievements we accomplish. The church is no exception. Some churches love to recognize people for their y…
Let’s admit it, mankind are glory hounds. We like to take credit for most, if not all, of the work we do. We like to get recognition for the achievements we accomplish. The church is no exception. Some churches love to recognize people for their y…
What do we think and feel about the cross of Christ? We live in a Christian land. We probably attend the worship of a Christian church. We have, most of us, been baptized in the name of Christ. We profess and call ourselves Christians. All this is well…
The Friday of Passion Week is known as Good Friday. The origin of the term is uncertain. Most of us have heard at least one sermon about what makes Good Friday good, the answer being that on that day the greatest good since the creation of the world wa…
Systematic Theology is a subject most Christians do not study because they think it is only for those in seminary. Sadly, there are some pastors that think it as well. There have been many great theological books over the centuries yet most of them are…
The third commandment instructs us not to take the name of the Lord in vain. I suppose for most people, that means only one thing: don’t use swear words and especially don’t use God’s name as a swear word. Of course, that is right. But it’s more than t…
Romans 2:4 says that God’s kindness leads us to repentance. Many think this is a one-time deal as we come to receive Christ as Lord. I personally believe that God’s kindness will always lead a believer to repentance as he/she goes on in this jour…
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).I have not listened to Christian radio in a long time. Most of the music is man-centered and a lot of it is from …
For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).How is the word …
Last week we began a new year. With a new year comes goals that we have set aside to achieve. Most people will have made a New Year’s resolution which includes losing weight, kicking a bad habit, or starting something new.Also, with the new year comes …
Resurrection Sunday Devotional Main Text: Luke 24:1-7 There have been many wonderful moments in human history. Just within the past 200 years, we have seen: the invention of telephones, televisions, and computers; the development of x-rays, CT scans, and world-changing medications; transportation methods via aircrafts, automobiles, and subways. It is remarkable to consider how one event, […]
Saturday Devotional Main Text: Matthew 26:62-66 Think about the last time you made a mistake, and tried to keep it from being revealed. Perhaps you told a lie that got out of hand, or manipulated a situation to make yourself look better than others. In the final analysis, it has always been characteristic of sinners […]
Good Friday Devotional Main Text: Matthew 27:45-56 It would be an understatement to say that there are many problems facing mankind. Such are the consequences of living in a sin-cursed world (Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 8:19-22). Yet in God’s perfect timing, He has begun the process of making all things new through the work of Jesus […]
Thursday Devotional Main Text: Matthew 26:17-19 Human beings are visual creatures. Throughout the course of history, man has often used concrete resources to teach important subjects with greater effectiveness. Paintings, charts, diagrams, instruction manuals, and word pictures are a small sampling of how we continue to depend on visualization in our daily lives. Based on […]
Wednesday Devotional Main Text: Matthew 26:1-5 Think about the past week, month, and year. How often did the plans that you make come to pass exactly as you desired? If we are honest with ourselves, we rarely see plans unfold to the exact degree we had predicted in our minds. Sometimes this is simply due […]
Tuesday Devotional Main Text: Matthew 21:23-23:39 Everybody has an ultimate authority for what they believe and how they live. If pressed hard enough, people will eventually appeal to a supreme standard that governs their intellectual convictions and daily actions. When it comes to identifying the origins of one’s ultimate authority, there are really only two […]
Monday Devotional Main Text: Matthew 21:12-22 It has been well said that death focuses the mind. As one thinks about death, the human tendency is to be drawn to what is supremely cherished. Indeed, the prospect of death tends to reveal a person’s most foundational character traits. At the practical level, a historical survey of […]
Monday Devotional Main Text: Matthew 21:12-22 It has been well said that death focuses the mind. As one thinks about death, the human tendency is to be drawn to what is supremely cherished. Indeed, the prospect of death tends to reveal a person’s most foundational character traits. At the practical level, a historical survey of […]
Palm Sunday Devotional Main Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Think about a time you had to wait for an exciting event to occur. Did the weeks or months seem to endlessly drag on? Was there a special date circled on the calendar, or a countdown reminder on your phone? At some point in our lives, we have […]
Palm Sunday Devotional Main Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Think about a time you had to wait for an exciting event to occur. Did the weeks or months seem to endlessly drag on? Was there a special date circled on the calendar, or a countdown reminder on your phone? At some point in our lives, we have […]
Palm Sunday Devotional Main Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Think about a time you had to wait for an exciting event to occur. Did the weeks or months seem to endlessly drag on? Was there a special date circled on the calendar, or a countdown reminder on your phone? At some point in our lives, we have […]
Not: Part 1 of this series. Passage of Focus: Luke 1:26-38 (cf. Isaiah 9:6-7) Cur Deus Homo. Translation: “Why God Became Man.” Such a phrase encapsulates one of the greatest mysteries that has ever been pondered by mankind, and it serves as the title for one of the most significant theological works to ever be […]
John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress is one of the most popular books in the Christian church. Some pastors and theologians has stated this is the best book to read outside the Bible. The book has been republished more than a lot of fictional book…
As Christians living in the 21st century, what should be our ultimate goal? We have the goal of knowing Christ and the power of His resurrection (Philippians 3:10), and to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). We are commanded to love Ch…
Jesus Christ is the most read about person in history. There have been more books about Him as well movies and TV shows. Jesus is the most studied individual in all of history. There are books in bookstores that address the person of Christ both Christ…
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28, LSB).This verse is quoted quite frequently to someone who is going through a hard time. There is nothing wrong wi…
