Tag Archives: Gospel-Centered

The Advance of Sin – 2

Scripture Text – Genesis 4 Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the … Continue reading

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Peace In a World of War – 7

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:1 In these messages we shall discuss peace as prophesied and developed in the Word of God. We shall first present Him … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 3/11/2023

The Love of Solitude and Silence – 1 SEEK a suitable time for leisure and meditate often on the favors of God. Leave curiosities alone. Read such matters as bring sorrow to the heart rather than occupation to the mind. … Continue reading

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The Road To Calvary: Humility

For Saturday March 11, 2023 John 13:5 [Jesus] poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. Your boss has assigned you a task: come … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 3/11/2023

Pledging Allegiance DAVID spared Saul’s life twice—once in the cave at En Gedi (1 Samuel 24:1–7) and again in the Wilderness of Ziph (1 Samuel 26:2, 7–12). Even though Saul was demented, unfit for office, and bent on destroying David, … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 3/11/2023

Only for the Short Term Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.” – Genesis 21:6. “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that … Continue reading

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The Privileges of Faith – 2

Scripture Text – Hebrews 10:19-25 Continuing from the first lesson, again the writer of Hebrews exhorts; 2) Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Here “confession” is seen as equivalent … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 3/10/2023

“Innkeeper” Dependent on God As a teenager, Wallace Johnson was fired by a sawmill operator. Today, as founder of Holiday Inns, he is a multimillionaire and called “the innkeeper of America.” Johnson started his business empire in 1939 with a … Continue reading

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Matthew 18:6

Friday March 10, 2023 Matthew 18:6 “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/10/2023

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 Privileges of Faith – 1

Scripture Text – Hebrews 10:19-25 The result of the operation of the new covenant in believers’ lives is a highly visible transformation of their behavior. It flows from an inward change of attitude which is not dependent on outward circumstances. … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 3/09/2023

Tam’s Partnership With God Young Stanley Tam had failed in his silver reclamation business—even though he had tithed since its beginning! “Why God?” he prayed as he drove homeward with numb disappointment. Then an inner voice from the Lord seemed … Continue reading

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The Time of Relapse

Thursday March 9, 2023 John 6:67 “Do you also want to go away?” A penetrating question. Our Lord’s words come home most when He talks in the most simple way. We know Who Jesus is, but in spite of that … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/09/2023

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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God’s Everlasting Love

Scripture Text – Romans 8:31-39 “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Who can bring a charge against us? Consider the setting; Heaven, the Throne room and the Father is presiding over a pending case against one … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 3/08/2023

Story of Mentholatum Early in his career, young Albert Hyde showed ability to make money. Though he did lose money several times, yet his hands had a magic touch. Once he pledged God his tithe. Then he became interested in … Continue reading

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Luke 10:2

Wednesday March 8, 2023 Luke 10:2 “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” Prayer is the mighty engine that is to move the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 3/08/2023

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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Psalm 119 – Tav (Tau)

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 3/07/2023

Laidlaw’s Graduated Scale Robert A. Laidlaw, the New Zealand businessman who wrote the famous booklet “The Reason Why” (translated into 30 languages with over 16 million copies) started tithing his $3 weekly salary at age 18. Two years later, he … Continue reading

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