Devotionals

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...

As one contemplates reaching the world with the gospel, that thought can be overwhelming. It is like trying to chop...

In 1958 Pastor Mosie Lister wrote the words to a Gospel song entitled, “Till the Storm Passes By.” Popular among...

Recently an annual rite of spring concluded in the United States—“March Madness” was as exciting this year as I have...

It is said of Abraham that he was known of God and that Abraham was one to “command his children...

“Church-planting isn’t hard—it’s impossible!” That is how one BWM veteran missionary describes his calling. He is only echoing missionaries of...

In Deut 6:4-9 we read of God’s comment to Israel to put God first and to teach their children to...

“Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are...

Recently, the Lord spoke to my heart out of Psalm 107. This wonderful psalm gives several pictures of various circumstances...

Isaiah 42:1 “Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit...

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know...

Have you ever seriously meditated on “What motivated the disciples to give up everything in order to follow Jesus?” On...

From time to time it is good to advise the membership regarding how you can be a blessing to your...

Nothing was so feared by seamen in the days when ocean vessels were driven by wind and sail as the...

Unlike all other living creatures, man possesses the sole ability to walk after Godliness. Sinful man also is the only...

2 Kings 18 records an amazing detail from the history of ancient Israel. When godly King Hezekiah led the nation...

How would you answer this question, “Who is your favorite church visitor?” We read in James 2 of a hypothetical...

“Hope Thou in God!” Psalm 42:5 Emotions are very real and very powerful! God created us in His image with...

The more we understand our salvation, the more we have hope – not only for Heaven, but for this life...

Immediately following the accounting of the events of Pentecost (Acts 2), Dr. Luke takes us to the scene of Peter...

1 Thessalonians 1:6-8 “ And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much...

In 1996 I purchased a little treasure from Warren Wiersbe entitled, ON BEING A SERVANT OF GOD. It proved to...

When is the last time that you heard a message from God’s word, recognized the accuracy of the mirror of...

Maybe this has been a tough year for you, and you are wondering, “Why am I here?” May be you...

Trials are a part of every believer’s life. According to James 1:5-8 it is assumed that every believer will experience...

Communicators of the Scriptures, including preachers (pastors, evangelists, missionary church planters) and believers in their daily witness, must all understand...

John’s Gospel alone reports the “instructive moment” of the Lord washing His disciples’ feet (John 13:1-17). While some emphasize that...

A pastor was once asked to define “Faithful Attendance at Worship,” and this was his reply: “All that I ask...

Jesus said, “Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest” (Matthew...

A young man had been shuffling through the Valentine display in the local card shop for at least an hour....

It has been estimated that approximately three fourths of all American families exchange Christmas cards of some type – numbering...

Keeping the role of family members framed and operating within Biblical mandates is part of building solid families. A look...

From its inception Christianity spread cross-culturally, not only because of the Great Commission mandate, but also because of the Gospel’s...

Matthew Henry notes that, “No creature is more apt to go astray than a sheep.” A sheep without a shepherd...

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 The heart is...

Why should every Christian be committed to the Great Commission? Some Christians focus on compassion for the lost, pointing to...

Recently I have spent a number of days reading Proverbs 26 in my devotions and particularly thinking about Proverbs 26:17...