“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14 We live in an incredible, almost over-whelming Information Age! Computers and continuous news programs have changed our lives. …
War Heroes
“Before faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed.” Galatians 3:23 What a picture! Locked up! Prisoners! Helpless to escape unless delivered! One of the most heart wrenching stories to come out…
A Treasure from God
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 Have you ever had an experience that was almost magical, that you knew beyond…
Remembering Mother
“The sayings of King Lemuel – the utterance which his mother taught him:” Proverbs 31:1 This is the time of year when we remember our mothers! If you had a wise mother, she would have taught you to brush your…
Who Were the Gentiles?
“This man, (Paul) is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel,” Acts 9:15. This year in my Bible study, we’re digging into the book the Apostle Paul wrote…
Lessons from the Boston Marathon
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; if one falls down, his friend can help him up. Ecclesiastes 4:9 Another Boston Marathon has come and gone. It was a race of many “firsts.” As…
Christians and Palm Trees
“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree,” Psalm 92:12 Have you ever wondered why David the Psalmist compared the righteous to “palm trees?” If you look up information on the palm tree, you will arrive at some interesting facts.…
The Rejected Capstone
“The Stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes,” Psalm 118:22-23 About 1000 years before Christ, King Solomon built the Temple to the Lord in Jerusalem. All the…
The Empty Tomb
“Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ,” 1 Corinthians 15:57 He is risen! Death is defeated! The tomb is empty! Jesus has conquered! What was accomplished by the death and resurrection of Jesus…
Passover Week in Jerusalem!
“Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” Matthew 21:9 Many times Jesus had said, “My time has not yet come” – now His time HAD come, it was the climax…