Wow. Life. It never ceases to amaze me. We think we're headed one direction, and suddenly we're headed 180 degrees in the other direction. Honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. So many times I've had plans that were pretty good plans, or at least I thought so at the time. And God said no. … [Read more...]
Joy
He didn't write it with a pen, Or seal it with a kiss He left all life's enticing charms, And momentary bliss To walk the road to Calvary, And feel the endless pain Thinking never of His self, But what the world might gain He didn't write it with a pen, Or seal it with a kiss He … [Read more...]
In the Sight of God
One of my favorite chapters in the New Testament is 1 Peter 3. While reading Peter’s inspired words, I could not help but dwell on the specific words in verse four that say: “…which is very precious in the sight of God.” Chapter four, verses 1-7 are a blessing to all godly women, but verse four … [Read more...]
Introduction to Exegesis (Part 6)
Examining Yourself Take a step back now and be honest. Have you been using the techniques we have been talking about in this series in order to get deeper into God’s word? Are you striving to be a better student of God’s word? More importantly, have you been studying your Bible every day? If you … [Read more...]
One-anothering: Things not to do
A few years ago, while visiting a friend, I came across a book entitled One-anothering. What a great title! What a great idea! I looked up the term “one another” in my Nave’s Topical Bible, and I was shocked. I found over 30 actions that the New Testament says we are to do to, for, or with one … [Read more...]
To Achieve Love
“But the goal of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and a sincere faith.” I Timothy 1:5 How do we obtain the love mentioned in I Timothy 1:5? First, we have to understand the context of this scripture: Paul is writing to Timothy (v. 2) and it is clear that the … [Read more...]
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