Tag Archives: Christian Theology

Food For Thought 7/31/2023

Jonathan Edwards’ Conversion Jonathan Edwards was suddenly converted, as by a flash of light, in the moment of reading a single verse of the New Testament. He was at home in his father’s house; some hindrances kept him from going … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 7/29/2023

Life After Death THROUGHOUT history people have wondered whether this life is all there is. Is there a heaven or hell? Or does it all end here? Job asked that same question as he contemplated his sufferings (Job 14:14). He … Continue reading

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Born Again

For Saturday July 29, 2023 John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Suppose you were born in one country and learned … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 7/29/2023

The Problem Demanded It Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. Solomon offered a sacrifice of fellowship offerings to the LORD: twenty-two thousand cattle and a hundred and twenty thousand sheep and goats. So … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 7/29/2023

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 43 Infinite Wants satisfied produce infinite Joys; and in the possession of those joys are infinite joys themselves. The Desire Satisfied is a Tree of Life. Desire imports something absent: and a need of … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/28/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Colossians 3:17

Friday July 28, 2023 Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. This is one of the many passages of the … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 7/28/2023

God Disposes of Napoleon It is said, that, on the eve of Napoleon’s departure on his Russian campaign, he detailed his schemes to a noble lady with such arrogant positiveness, that she tried to check him saying, “Sir, man proposes; … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/27/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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The Way To Know

Thursday July 27, 2023 John 7:17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine . . . The golden rule for understanding spiritually is not intellect, but obedience. If a man wants scientific knowledge, intellectual … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 7/27/2023

Hanging Upon Nothing Martin Luther wrote to the prime minister in Germany: “I have lately seen a miracle. I looked out of the window at the stars in God’s whole heavenly dome. I nowhere saw any pillars where the Master … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/26/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Job 42:5

Wednesday July 26, 2023 Job 42:5 Now my eye sees You. We must recognize the true character of our self-life and its real virulence and vileness. We must consent to its destruction, and we must take it ourselves, as Abraham … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 7/26/2023

The Rock Didn’t Move A sailor in a shipwreck was thrown upon a rock where he clung in great danger until the tide went down. Later a friend asked him, “Jim, didn’t you shake with fear when you were hanging … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/25/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Everybody’s Sermon

Tuesday July 25, 2023 Hosea 12:10 “I have also spoken by the prophets, And have multiplied visions; I have given symbols through the witness of the prophets.” If you have an opportunity to journey into the country during the next … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 7/25/2023

A Plains Indian Version The Plains Indians were impressed by the 23rd Psalm. They wanted to share its beauty and power with neighboring tribes, but it seemed impossible to overcome their mutual language barriers. Finally, a thoughtful Indian suggested they … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/24/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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That I Might Know Him

Monday July 24, 2023 Philippians 3:8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 7/24/2023

My Unlimited Supply The Lord is my Shepherd, therefore I need not want, for He is my unlimited supply. He lets me lie down in green pastures, where my soul is fully fed. When I am thirsty, and weary, He … Continue reading

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