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.

I am a member of the church and have a question about divorce. I committed fornication and became pregnant. I married the father thinking that was the “right” thing to do but now realize that two wrongs don’t make a right. I am not in love with my husband but was in a “pregancy high” […]

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

A querist asks, “In 1 Thessalonians 2:10-16, Paul is talking about the disobedient Jews of that day and time, who were always stirring up the people in opposition to the apostles’ teaching of the gospel. In 1 Thessalonians 2:16, Paul says that those persecuting Jews are speaking against the Gentile brethren “to fill up the […]

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 […]

Our society is fascinated with measuring things. As early as kindergarten children are taught to use a ruler and think about weight. Physicians measure children’s height, weight, and circumferences at the time they are born and then at regular checkups. With adults, they measure blood pressure, pulse, and temperature each time you visit. We are […]

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 […]

Sleep in on Sunday and miss Bible study and worship. Stay at home when we have out of town guests. Attend sporting or social event during the week and regularly neglect Bible study and worship. Talk to people about politics and not about the value of their soul. Wear themselves out working all day and […]

The Bible is silent concerning the existence of extraterrestrial life. Rather, it focuses on the earth as the only planet that contains any form of life. Since the Bible declares itself to be authoritative (2 Timothy 3:16), let us examine the following authoritative evidence to see if this is so (Acts 17:11): 1) In Genesis […]