Of all the animal images applied to God in the Bible, none surpasses that of the eagle. Since ancient times, this majestic bird has been recognized as a symbol of strength, speed, ferocity and power. The eagle has been designated by our country as our national symbol of strength. Interestingly, of the 27 times that […]
When David left Jerusalem following Absalom’s conspiracy (2 Samuel Chapter 15), a number of folks left with him, including Zadok and the Levites, “bearing the ark of the covenant of God” (2 Samuel 15:24). Wanting to do God’s will, David told Zadok, “Carry the ark of God back into the city. If I find favor […]
In his “Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,” written in 1788, Edward Gibbon specified five basic reasons why that civilization withered and died. One wonders whether historians centuries from now will find a deadly parallel between the societies of the United States and Imperial Rome. The five basic reasons for the Roman Empire’s demise […]
At this time of year when we are thinking about giving and receiving gifts, it is a very good time for us to stop and think of the gifts [talents] God has given us and be sure we are using them to glorify Him. Let’s think of the following thoughts: If you have a warm […]
The lyrics we often sing in Frederick M. Lehman’s hymn, “The Love of God,” captures in word pictures, the breathtaking magnitude of God’s divine love.
Nobody is temptation-proof (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:5; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:5). Even mature Christians have weaknesses in their spiritual armor that make them
Jeremiah records in chapter 36 the history of King Jehoiakim’s rejection of prophecy. In verses 1-8, Jeremiah asks Baruch, a scribe, to write the prophecies on a scroll and then take them to the temple and read them before the people. Verses 9-19 tell of how one Michaiah heard the prophecy and had Baruch read […]
Did Jesus observe a different Passover than the Jews? John 19 seems to indicate that the Jews observed the Passover on Saturday whereas Jesus observed it on Thursday night. John 19:14 states, “And it was the preparation of the Passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!” and […]
Second Mile Service – Bible Lesson by Mike Riley from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:41) on the practice of going the second mile and how that practice relates to all of the Christian life. In the days of the Roman Empire, our Lord gave His followers these instructions: “And whosoever compels you to […]
There is a list of folks I know all written in a book, And every year at Christmas time, I go and take a look, And that is when I realize that these names are a part, Not of the book they’re written in, but of my very heart.
The above article title is also the headline of an article from The Free Library.com. A church in Houston has opened a full-service McDonald’s restaurant inside the building complete with a drive-through window. In addition, the church has NBA regulation-size
That which is essential is that which is fundamentally necessary and indispensable. Cereal boxes talk about essential vitamins and minerals. These are things the FDA says are necessary and indispensable for our physical well being. There are other things that are essential as well, such as a drivers license for legal driving, flour in a […]
“Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married man and someone other than his wife or between a married woman and someone other than her husband” (Merriam-Webster). This is expressly forbidden by God (Exodus 20:14; Matthew 5:28; Matthew 5:32). It is not necessarily a one-time act but can be continued, and one living such a state is […]
The apostle Paul had some tough words for shirkers: “If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10). Some circumstances may make it impossible for some folks to work. But if we’re able-bodied and can find work, we must work with energy and diligence (Ecclesiastes 9:10). This is not just good advice […]
No Thanksgiving Day would be complete without the singing of the traditional Dutch hymn, “We Gather Together” (see history). Today, we sing this hymn as an expression of thanks to God as our defender and guide throughout this year.
It has been said that humility is one of those things that if you claim you have it, you don’t! There is something to be said concerning this statement. Humility is one of those characteristics that you have in your life that is better shown that stated. It is also something that is desired by […]
Why are so many of our young people drifting away from the church? Why are an alarming amount of our youth rejecting the church and all that it stands for? What is happening to the morals of many of the youth of our day? WHO’S TO BLAME?! Preachers are to blame. Many preachers are partly […]
Bible Lesson on false teaching by Tom Moore. From 2 Kings 4 38-41
Does God hear sinners? Does God hear the prayer of sinners. Is the sinners prayer heard by God? This is a question that many people wonder about. There is a sense in which God knows what sinners do and think because God knows everything. But does God hear them in the sense that he understands, […]
When my two brothers and I were growing up, our family struggled to get by on my father’s income (even though he worked long and arduous hours for that income). My mother would cook a big roast for Sunday lunch. From that good meal, we would have hot roast beef sandwiches on Sunday night, hash […]