Refreshments Anyone?
Behold, Yahweh’s hand is not shortened, that it can’t save; neither his ear heavy, that it can’t hear: Isaiah 59:1
Simply Obey.
Jeremiah knew that he had been faithful to God's call to warn the people to repent—a message God's people didn't want to hear. They persecuted Jeremiah...
Mrs. Fidget.
While hard work is honored, it is possible to become so wrapped up in work that one forgets to pay attention to other needs—and simple pleasures—around...
Teach the Word.
The Hellenistic world had no shortage of teachers and philosophers who could expound on all the latest modes of thought and experience circulating around...
Chinks In the Armor.
Most of us don't know our weaknesses. We don't know where we're vulnerable. And that's where we get tripped up. We've got to be realistic about the tactics of Satan...
Encouraging Others.
Barnabas is a smile and a pat on the back - a laugh that starts at his eyes and doesn't stop till the whole room is looking to see what's so funny. But
he's the kind of friend who doesn't just tell you what you want to hear...
Believing In Forgiveness.
Ananias had good reason to be a little scared. Saul of Tarsus wasn't just your average convert - (if he really was converted) and with just the slightest...
Diligent Work. Personal responsibility comes home. The USS Astoria was the first U.S. cruiser to engage the Japanese during the Battle of Savo Island, a night action fought 8-9, August 1942...
Where Credit is Due.
Few successes at work are achieved without a team. Even in the most individualistic sports events, such as track and field, those who excel have coaches...
Weighing Options
Few decisions in life are clear-cut. In fact, the art of decision-making is the skill of choosing between two goods. The apostle Paul faced a number of...
Thomas: Seeing is Believing
Thomas was a five-senses kind of guy trying to feel his way through a situation that made absolutely no sense. I mean, you just don't die one minute and...
Simeon: Never Stop Waiting
Most of us would have given up on God years before. But you get the feeling that Simeon never lost hope in God's promise. If he was to see the Messiah in...
Peter: Confident in Christ
You'd hardly believe this was the same fellow who couldn't even stand up for Christ to a young local girl around the campfire the night they sentenced his...
Peter: Captured by Conscience
Peter honestly didn't see it coming. Looking back, he's not even sure it would have mattered. He was just weakened by the fear, by the confusion, by the...
Would you really like to know how to get to heaven?
A few years ago railroads and airlines printed what were called "time tables." They all laid claim to the better route to your destination. They went