Star of Bethlehem
December 22, 2024 One of the all-time bluegrass favorites for Christmas is “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” written by R. Fisher Boyce. The reference is to the star that guided the wise men from the east to Jerusalem and then from…
Moving Onward in Faith
Minimum Daily Requirements
December 8, 2024 We read of minimum daily requirements on food containers as the manufacturer is required to list how this particular food fulfils a given percentage of what the government has determined to be a minimum daily requirement. To…
Who Is in Charge Here?
December 1, 2024 This is a question asked often when there is a problem, and you want to voice a complaint. You’ll find that there are many people who feel like they are in charge but they really aren’t so…
What Shall We Give to God?
November 24, 2024 There’s a great question posed in the 116th Psalm as the writer considers all the benefits he has received from God. Psalm 116:12–13 (ESV) — 12 What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits…
Motivation from Joy
November 17, 2024 What motivates you on a daily basis? Most often people look for something from the present to motivate them. Perhaps it’s the importance to provide for the needs of your family that motivates you to get up…
Don’t Let It Slip
November 10, 2024 What an embarrassing moment! I was recognizing some people and I forgot one person’s name and as much as I tried to sort through possibilities, I could not remember the name, so I had to admit defeat…
Help My Unbelief
October 20, 2024 There’s a great lesson with a promise in Hebrews 11, in which we find the example of faith in the life of Enoch which is followed by a promise and a challenge about faith. Hebrews 11:5–6 (ESV)…
How Then Shall We Vote?
October 13, 2024 Amid being bombarded with ads and opinions telling us where to place our allegiance, this is about some scriptural principles in exercising the privilege and responsibility in voting. 1 Corinthians 4:7 (ESV) — 7 For who sees…
The Test of Expedience
October 6, 2024 Since there’s a default mode to which we all seem to resort – the mode of “works righteousness” where we try to make ourselves acceptable to God – the matter of Christian liberty comes up several times…
Asking and Receiving
September 29, 2024 Prayer is a blessing as is, of course, receiving. We must recognize the fact that God does not need our prayers, but we need to pray. He doesn’t need information, but we need a place to cast…
Freedom In Submission
September 22, 2024 From the beginning, God’s creation enjoyed the greatest freedom in being and fulfilling God’s purpose. Sin entered the world as Adam and Eve decided that submitting to God’s will was less than fulfilling, thus rebelling against God…
Change Your Morning, Change Your Life
September 15, 2024 Think about your morning routine. The way you begin your day has a great impact on what you will accomplish that day as well as the ongoing attitude you will have throughout the day. Hence, there is…