Tag Archives: Religion

Reflecting With God 10/17/2023

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 Comforter

Tuesday October 17, 2023 John 14:26 But the Helper [Comforter], the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. I … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 10/17/2023

Perspective on Riches Something I was pondering this last Sunday: In the world today, man’s nature is such that he is constantly pursuing gold and silver and other precious metals as well as rare jewels and other gems to establish … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/17/2023

On a Mission “We’re on a mission from God.” Whenever the Blues Brothers delivered this line, they were met with a less-than-enthusiastic reception. While they had a different “mission” in mind, their famous line summarizes Paul’s ministry, and their reception … Continue reading

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Abundant Life In Jesus Christ – 1

In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. – John 1:4. In this verse John introduces two of the greatest themes of his narrative. Often at the beginning of an important work of literature or music, … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/16/2023

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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Satisfied With Second Violin

Monday October 16, 2023 1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. There was a celebrated Englishman … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 10/16/2023

David Brainerd’s Badge To Indians Tomahawks in hand, the Indians crept toward the strange tent. As they cautiously peered under the flap, their intention to kill was forgotten. There, in the center of the tent was a man on his … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/16/2023

Fear: The Fight Against It Fear is poisonous. When it drives our decisions, it will slowly destroy us—causing us to make moves that are against God’s will and detrimental to ourselves and others. The antidote to fear is complete reliance … Continue reading

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A Priceless Pair – 4

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:19-30 Epaphroditus – Continued Please read Philippians 2:25-30 for background to this section. From last lesson: Epaphroditus was a balanced Christian! Balance is important in the Christian life. Some people emphasize “fellowship” so much that they forget … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 10/14/2023

Sins of Believers ABRAM “went down.” When we do not trust God, we also go down. As a result of Abram’s failure to trust God, he does one of the lowest, most despicable, meanest things we find recorded anywhere in … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 10/14/2023

A Parental Responsibility AS modern-day society is quickly discovering, there is no substitute for a solid, stable home life. Where parents are absent, negligent, or abusive, children will probably not learn to cope with the world in a healthy way. … Continue reading

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Life In a Triangle

Saturday October 14, 2023 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. When you stand between the rails of a long, straight railroad track, … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 10/14/2023

Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity. COLOSSIANS 3:14 Billy Graham I’m for MORALITY, but morality goes beyond sex to HUMAN FREEDOM and SOCIAL JUSTICE. Evangelists cannot be closely identified with any particular party. We have to stand … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 10/14/2023

God’s Ancient Word Is Wise But be sure you do not eat the blood, because the blood is the life, and you must not eat the life with the meat. – Deuteronomy 12:23. Perhaps the reason he was separated from … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 10/14/2023

Judgment and the Punishment of Sin – 1 IN ALL things consider the end; how you shall stand before the strict Judge from Whom nothing is hidden and Who will pronounce judgment in all justice, accepting neither bribes nor excuses. … Continue reading

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Poetic Praise 10/14/2023

Thanks to Brother Mike for the use of his inspirational poetry! Be blessed all who read! I WANT TO BE A BLESSING I’ve got love to give away a smile to make your day; I’ve got so many gifts to … Continue reading

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A Priceless Pair – 3

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:19-30 Timothy – Continued Please read Philippians 2:19-24 for background to this section. Paul did not make the mistake of moving too fast with Timothy. He gave him time to get his roots down, and then he … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 10/13/2023

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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John 5:5-6

Friday October 13, 2023 John 5:5-6 Now a certain man was there [Bethesda pool] who had an infirmity thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He … Continue reading

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