God has given humanity many wonderful and good gifts (Jas. 1:17). And one of those good gifts is His word. Its importance is stressed throughout the Bible (Deut. 4:2; 1…
There is a saying, “Anything worth having is worth fighting for.” And it is true that anything of real value to us requires effort to obtain and retain. Our faith…
What comes to mind when you hear the word “duty?” For some of us this word is not pleasant. It may seem like a hard, cold word that some might…
Here in our text James asks the question “Who is wise and understanding among you?” What James is describing here is a person who lives in accordance with the insight…
The Bible calls on the Christian to be discerning with how we use our time (Eph. 5:15-16). Yet far too many of us struggle to use our time wisely, not…
One of the things Scripture teaches us is that God wants His children to live in joy and hope even in the midst of difficulty and suffering (Rom. 5:1-5; 8:12-17,…
The original exodus of Israel from Egyptian slavery was a symbol of the liberation from sin God was going to deliver through Jesus. Just as Israel passed through the waters…
When was the last time you stopped and took notice of how wondrous the earth is or how vast the universe is? It is easy to forget that all we…
Paul’s words about his deep desires for the salvation of his countrymen are just as stirring today as when he first penned them long ago (Rom. 10:1-4; 9:1-5). And his…