“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21). “In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we encounter a zeal that jealously guards these believers and attacks the impure doctrine of works and ritual. …
THE RISEN CHRIST OUR HOPE
“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen” (2 Corinthians 1:20) “Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But …
YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation (1Thessalonians 5:8). In 1 Thessalonians 5, the apostle Paul gives a brilliant commentary through the Holy Spirit concerning Jesus’ …
HELP THAT COMES FROM GOD
I will lift up my eyes to the hills – from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord (Psalm 121:1-2a). In times of trouble or uncertainty, what does a person really need? Does one need more money, the Calvary to swoop down …
LAYING A CHRIST-CENTERED FOUNDATION
He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved (Psalm 62:2). Jesus Christ is indispensable to our health, both spiritual and natural. Committing our lives to Him is the best decision we will ever make, for …
GAINING CLEAR FOCUS
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58). We must always have a clear focus, and Jesus should always be the One we see most …
THE ANSWER TO EVERY QUESTION
But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you (Acts 26:16). …
ALMOST BUT NOT ALTOGETHER
And Paul said, “I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains” (Acts 26:24-29). As he made his defense, “Festus said with a loud voice, …
WHAT A DAY!
Rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you (Acts 26:16). Today, …
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PT. 2
He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of …