“so many thousands of people had gathered together that they were stepping on one another” (Luke 12:1). It was under these circumstances that Jesus began teaching His disciples as the…
What is "self-control?" Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines it as having restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions or desires. One Bible dictionary defines it as "physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly…
There is an interesting statement which has been utilized down through the centuries by different people. That statement is “expect the unexpected.” When it comes to our Lord, there is…
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." (Aesop) "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." (Mark Twain) Kindness can…
Many in this community have vivid memories of May 1-2, 2010 when according to the National Weather Service 13.57 inches of rain was measured during a 36- hour period. The…
The Bible uses several different terms that work together to explain forgiveness. They represent forgiveness as the restoring of a relationship, treating with mercy one who deserves anger, granting acquittal,…
Almost 70 years ago L. O. Sanderson, one of our brothers in Christ, under the pen name Vana R. Raye wrote a hymn which was first published in the 1948…
What is LOVE? What does it look like? How would you define it? Our culture has used it in so many ways that it has lost much of its meaning.…
There is nothing greater this morning than to be a Christian, a child of God. Every spiritual blessing with which our heavenly Father seeks to bless us is found in…
At the beginning of our study this year, we learned that "By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their…
I love the LORD because He is so good to me. I love the LORD because He never breaks a promise. I love the LORD because He gives to all…
Our devotional study has prepared us for a closer look at the word "grace" in God's word. The Old Testament term for grace describes favor shown by one person to…
What is the most terrifying experience of life? a. Fear?, b. Hurt?, c. Lost and forsaken? At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama…
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through…
Down through the ages many have rejected Jesus, and in the ages to come many more will continue to do so: a. Some reject Him because He is a threat…
To begin our study, we turn our attention to the Book of Romans. From chapter 1:18 through 2:16, Paul declared that Gentiles need salvation. Their need for salvation is due…
While there may be a few who know they are about to be arrested, almost none has control of the time, place or circumstances involving their arrest. Those who have…
"You are an accident" - at least that is what many in the world would like for you to believe. According to their line of thinking, you are a chance…
I AM THE NEWYEAR I am unused, unspotted, without blemish. I stretch before you three hundred and sixty-five days long, I will present each day in its tum, a new…
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Well.. sometimes the words do. The power of words can be seen even before man came into…