Not long before the southern Kingdom of Judah was delivered into Babylonian captivity under the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, Jeremiah the prophet reminded the people that they were to obey God who had delivered them from the oppressor in former days so that all would be well with them.

In Genesis 9:15-16, God told Noah and his sons: “And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, […]

While substituting in one of our local school libraries today, I noticed a placard in the librarian’s video room. The following words of wisdom regarding the habits we cultivate, were written on that placard:

The fact of one snake eating another snake is well known in the zoological world. Reptiles will sometimes grab different ends of the same piece of food. Sooner or later their struggle for that last bite brings them nose to nose.

In his book entitled, “Rich Christians In An Age Of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity,” Dr. Ronald J. Sider, professor of theology at Palmer Theological Seminary, brings out the following thoughts on page 206 and 207 regarding the importance of Christian fellowship:

Today’s Nudge from The Fellowship Room was, “What important distinction makes a difference to you?”

When we read Hebrews 7:25, we usually think of the Lord’s ability to save the lost sinner from sin. In fact, He is more than able to save every penitent believer who draws nigh to God through obedience to Him (James 4:8-10 KJV; cf. 1 Peter 1:22-23).

The Louvre in Paris is perhaps the most famous art museum in the world. It displays originals by such masters as Michelangelo, Rubens, da Vinci, and many others.

It is extremely difficult to comprehend the amount of wasted from watching television. By the age of 20, the average American will have been exposed to at least 20,000 hours of television (see other stats).

The story is told of a young boy who one day walked with his father four miles from their rural home to his grandmother’s house. While they were visiting, the sun set.

Have we every thought about what would happen if the preacher stayed home from the assembly of the saints?

Paul wrote to the Ephesian brethren regarding our being predestined: “Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself” (Ephesians 1:4-5).

In a Fox News report dated September 3, 2004, various schools around the country were putting “self-esteem” above academic standards. As a result, students were

This morning, I received the following tidbits of wisdom from one of my Christian friends via email. I’ve added appropriate Scriptures and article links:

I once viewed a television documentary on foreign countries, which showed a family that had a rotating wheel in their home, which was used with praying (see article). Supposedly, when the wheel was spun, it sent the worshiper’s prayers up to God. Brethren and friends, in one’s worship, there is no difference in praying along […]

A marriage may be “made in heaven” but its maintenance must be done on earth. A wife once said of her husband, “It takes both of us to take out the garbage. I can’t carry it, and my husband can’t remember it.”

Growing up on a farm back in the 1940’s, this writer vividly remembers a time when folks knew how to trim a wick on a kerosene lamp so it wouldn’t smoke up the chimney. I also remember

The expression, “Use it or lose it” is often heard with regard to physical exercise. We know that our muscles must be used in order to insure their greater use in the future.

Recently, my wife and I stopped at a local fast-food restaurant for hamburgers. As we ate in their outside eating area, I noticed that a beautiful blackbird, having midnight black body feathers, coal black tail, and wing feathers, landed in the empty space beside our car. Standing very patiently, I knew that all he wanted […]

The word “transformed” is from the Greek word “metamorphoo,” (to transform or change) and is found only in Romans 12:2 and two of the gospels. In the gospel accounts (Matthew 17:2, Mark 9:2), the term is used with regard to the transfiguration of Jesus.