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Devotionals
Purity
Recently I was challenged again to meditate on the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5. As I pondered verse 8, my...
Is the Whole World my Responsibility?
While it is true that Jesus Christ expects the Body of Christ to collectively take the Gospel to every person...
The “D” Word
We’ve all heard them—the well-intentioned, but demonstrably unscriptural statements undermining and de-emphasizing biblical doctrine. It’s almost as if we have...
Soul Willing
As one contemplates reaching the world with the gospel, that thought can be overwhelming. It is like trying to chop...
Till the Storm Passes By
In 1958 Pastor Mosie Lister wrote the words to a Gospel song entitled, “Till the Storm Passes By.” Popular among...
March Madness
Recently an annual rite of spring concluded in the United States—“March Madness” was as exciting this year as I have...
Commanding His Children
It is said of Abraham that he was known of God and that Abraham was one to “command his children...
God’s Formula for Church-Planting
“Church-planting isn’t hard—it’s impossible!” That is how one BWM veteran missionary describes his calling. He is only echoing missionaries of...
The Generations
In Deut 6:4-9 we read of God’s comment to Israel to put God first and to teach their children to...
Our Blessed Hope!
“Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are...
Praise the Lord for His Goodness!
Recently, the Lord spoke to my heart out of Psalm 107. This wonderful psalm gives several pictures of various circumstances...
Behold My Servant
Isaiah 42:1 “Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit...
What God’s Word says is not in Vain
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know...
Vision
Have you ever seriously meditated on “What motivated the disciples to give up everything in order to follow Jesus?” On...
Prayer for Pastor
From time to time it is good to advise the membership regarding how you can be a blessing to your...
The Doldrums
Nothing was so feared by seamen in the days when ocean vessels were driven by wind and sail as the...
Temptation
Unlike all other living creatures, man possesses the sole ability to walk after Godliness. Sinful man also is the only...
Nehushtan
2 Kings 18 records an amazing detail from the history of ancient Israel. When godly King Hezekiah led the nation...
Your Favorite Church Visitor
How would you answer this question, “Who is your favorite church visitor?” We read in James 2 of a hypothetical...
Who is Running Who? Emotions or Faith?
“Hope Thou in God!” Psalm 42:5 Emotions are very real and very powerful! God created us in His image with...
Cause for Rejoicing – A Growing Sense of Hope
The more we understand our salvation, the more we have hope – not only for Heaven, but for this life...
The Power of the Name of Christ
Immediately following the accounting of the events of Pentecost (Acts 2), Dr. Luke takes us to the scene of Peter...
An Example of Exemplary Christians
1 Thessalonians 1:6-8 “ And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much...
Dealing With People
In 1996 I purchased a little treasure from Warren Wiersbe entitled, ON BEING A SERVANT OF GOD. It proved to...
The Mirror of God’s Word
When is the last time that you heard a message from God’s word, recognized the accuracy of the mirror of...
Why Am I Here?
Maybe this has been a tough year for you, and you are wondering, “Why am I here?” May be you...
Trials
Trials are a part of every believer’s life. According to James 1:5-8 it is assumed that every believer will experience...
One-Way Communication
Communicators of the Scriptures, including preachers (pastors, evangelists, missionary church planters) and believers in their daily witness, must all understand...
The Love that Serves
John’s Gospel alone reports the “instructive moment” of the Lord washing His disciples’ feet (John 13:1-17). While some emphasize that...
Faithfulness to Church
A pastor was once asked to define “Faithful Attendance at Worship,” and this was his reply: “All that I ask...
Pray Ye Therefore—The Overwhelming Harvest
Jesus said, “Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest” (Matthew...
The Commitment of Love
A young man had been shuffling through the Valentine display in the local card shop for at least an hour....
Christmas Cards
It has been estimated that approximately three fourths of all American families exchange Christmas cards of some type – numbering...
Family Roles
Keeping the role of family members framed and operating within Biblical mandates is part of building solid families. A look...
Out of Every Kindred
From its inception Christianity spread cross-culturally, not only because of the Great Commission mandate, but also because of the Gospel’s...
The Good Shepherd
Matthew Henry notes that, “No creature is more apt to go astray than a sheep.” A sheep without a shepherd...
Guard Your Heart
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 The heart is...
Motivation in Missions
Why should every Christian be committed to the Great Commission? Some Christians focus on compassion for the lost, pointing to...
No More Meddling
Recently I have spent a number of days reading Proverbs 26 in my devotions and particularly thinking about Proverbs 26:17...