Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalm 119:18 Look around the room you’re in. What do you see? Well, probably your computer or your smart phone if you’re reading this article on …
To Follow Christ Daily
“And [Jesus] said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23 Well there it is, Jesus’ simple plan for being a Christian. It’s not some …
Prayer in Church: Parousia
"... many were gathered together praying." Acts 12:12 I've been thinking a lot about prayer lately. What it is and what it isn't. What it should be. If you've ever doubted the power of prayer, read the 12th Chapter …
Hate Your Enemies or Love Your Enemies?
Recently I was flipping through the book of Psalms looking for inspiration and came across the verse, “Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.” (Ps 18:40) In Psalm 18, …
What Has God Already Given You?
"And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil." II Kings 4:2 I have always loved this story …
“Jesus Wept”
”Jesus wept.” John 11:35 As every Sunday School kid who has to memorize Scripture knows, this is the shortest (and easiest to learn) verse in the Bible. But its size is not indicative of the deep spiritual insight …
Facing Your Challenges Head-on
Don’t Run Away From Your Challenges: Face Them and Go to Meet Them Head-on! “Jesus…went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.” John …
