According to E.W. Bullinger’s, “A Critical Lexicon and Concordance To The English And Greek New Testament” (1982), p. 396, the little word, “if” (note 1. (b) – followed by the subjunctive mood) means, “This expresses a condition of uncertainty, with an assumption of some small amount of contingency or probability, where experience will show whether […]

In various parts of our country that are susceptible to hurricanes and tornados, home owners have built “safe rooms” — special places where they can go for protection (see pictures set 1 and set 2).

1) The work of John the Baptist – John’s work was to herald the approach of the kingdom of heaven, the church (Matthew 3:1-2). John was the messenger to prepare the way before the Lord (Malachi 3:1); the

A querist asks, “I am curious about Revelation 6:2. Who do you think the individual is on the white horse? My thought is Jesus Christ, but I been told it is not. Just curious what you might say.

On this Thanksgiving Day, I thought it appropriate to post Ramnath Subramanian’s good article entitled, “Count On Children To Sweeten Up Sour Days.” Ram (for short) is a retired public-school teacher who writes for the El Paso Times on educational topics. His article provides refreshing insight into the innocence, straightforwardness, and frivolity of little children.

It’s the hand we clasp with an honest grasp That gives a hearty thrill; It’s the good we pour into others’ lives That comes back our own to fill. It’s the dregs we drain from another’s cup That makes ours seem sweet; And the hours we give to another’s needs That makes our life complete. […]

Dad, I thank God you’re still around, To teach me patience and love unbound. Providing the wisdom I know I need,

There are many spiritual blessings that we have “in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3) — so many, in fact, that much paper and ink would be required to list and reflect on them.

From today’s Montana Street bulletin, comes the following contrast, along with corresponding Scriptures:

There are two views in the religious world regarding the church. One view is that the church is simply a conglomerate, composed of all folks who believe in Christ, regardless of which denominational body to which they belong.

In Acts 16:14-15, we read about the conversion of Lydia and her household. It’s interesting to note that she had a godly character which included caring and hospitality. As

George Washington once stated, “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for ’tis better to be alone than in bad company.” (see rule #56).

At one time, tennis great Boris Becker was at the very top of the tennis world, and yet at the same time, he was on the brink of suicide. He once stated, “I had won Wimbledon twice before, once as the youngest player. I was rich. I had all the material possessions I needed. I […]

Almost everyone has at least one scar somewhere on their body, and some folks have multiple scars. Every scar tells a story. For example, I have about a three inch scar on the inside of my thigh

The noted Jewish teacher, Gamaliel, warned the Sanhedrin council to be careful concerning their treatment of the apostles of the Lord (Acts 5:39). We read the same idea in the Old Testament (2 Chronicles 13:12). Truly, there is no power but of God (Romans 13:1), and “He ruleth by his power forever” (Psalm 66:7 KJV). […]

Robert Burns, the Scottish poet, once penned the now-familiar saying, “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley.” In today’s English, we would simply say that our best laid plans, “often go awry.” Mr. Burns correctly observed that the things we plan, don’t always turn out the “way” we plan. Regarding any […]

Regarding the stresses in our life, the apostle Paul stated in Philippians 4:6 (Kenneth E. Wuest – Expanded Translation): “Stop worrying about even one thing, but in everything by prayer whose essence is that of worship and devotion and by supplication which is a cry for your personal needs, with thanksgiving let your requests for […]

I knelt to pray when day was done And prayed, O Lord, bless everyone, Lift from each saddened heart the pain And let the sick be well again.

The “first commandment with promise” is to “Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12; cf. Ephesians 6:2). While this promise was physical in nature, there can be no doubt that many will miss heaven because of their narrow selfish hearts shutting out feeble and needy parents. True followers of Christ will truly “honor” their […]

Few spiritual blessings are realized in such an immediate way as the blessing one receives from a study of the Bible. The Psalmist pronounced a blessing upon the man whose “delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night” (Psalm 1:2 KJV). A special blessing is […]