Tag Archives: Religion

Reflecting With God 8/02/2023

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 18:35

Wednesday August 2, 2023 Psalm 18:35 Your gentleness has made me great. The blessed Comforter is gentle, tender, and full of patience and love. How gentle are God’s dealings even with sinners! How patient His forbearance! How tender His discipline … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 8/02/2023

Unsinkable Ship At the time of the sinking of the Titanic, one of our great American preachers was in Belfast, Ireland. The Titanic had been built in Belfast, and there was a great local pride over the mighty ship. She … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 8/02/2023

Gifts and Grace “Yahweh spoke to Moses on the desert plains of Moab beyond the Jordan across Jericho, saying, ‘Command the children of Israel that they give to the Levites from the inheritance of their property cities to live in; … Continue reading

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Who Is Man To You, O God? – 3

Scripture References: Psalm 8 I. God’s Praise – Continued God is not God because He performs miracles that convince us He is God. He is not God because we believe Him to be God. He is not God because we … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 8/01/2023

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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Sovereign Grace and Man’s Responsibility

Tuesday August 1, 2023 Romans 10:20-21 But Isaiah is very bold and says: “I was found by those who did not seek Me; I was made manifest to those who did not ask for Me.” But to Israel he says: … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 8/01/2023

He Carried Boy and Burden A preacher was busy in his study, while his little boy looked at a book of pictures by the fireside. He suddenly wanted a large book he had left upstairs, and asked his boy to … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 8/01/2023

Taunting Death My best friend’s mother, a dear family friend, died of Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). Over the span of three years, the disease attacked her nerve cells, starting with her hands and feet and moving inward to her vital … Continue reading

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Who Is Man To You, O God? – 2

Scripture References: Psalm 8 I. God’s Praise These verses open and close the same: “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth!” I’ve heard and read many who call this an “envelope psalm.” It starts … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 7/31/2023

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 Never-Failing Presence

Monday July 31, 2023 John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I … Continue reading

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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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Spiritual Nuggets 7/31/2023

Prayer and Hope for the Anxious Anxiety, depression, and fear aren’t part of the Christian life—or the ideal Christian life, anyway. But for those who struggle with these emotions, this tidy concept isn’t helpful or true. What is helpful is … Continue reading

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Who Is Man To You, O God? – 1

Scripture References: Psalm 8 The second most important question that has ever been asked is confronted in this psalm. The most important question is: “What do you think about the Christ?” (Matthew 22:42). That is the basic question of life … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 7/29/2023

Mortify The Flesh HERE is a great lesson in the adventure of faith. When we have received Christ we are no longer a part of this world, but the flesh is still with us and must be dealt with. This … 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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Essential Insights on Faith 7/29/2023

Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. – Romans 12:10 Billy Graham Given our own family situation, I have only respect and sympathy for the courageous and committed single parents who for a while (or a lifetime) have … 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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