Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Triage is the process of sorting people, items, or problems to decide which ones need help or attention first. It is used when there are many needs and not enough time, money, or medical tools to help everyone at the exact […]
1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: The promise of Jesus’s return should have an effect on His children. It should create an air of excitement in our […]
Proverbs 14:8-9 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit. Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. In the book Father knows best we read the following… The opposite of wisdom is folly, meaning the short-term self-indulgence which marks out […]
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Philippians 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;It is written that just before […]
Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. The purpose for trusting Christ as Savior is to be delivered from the guilt and shame of sin, the power of sin, and to make Heaven our home when we leave this world. But, if […]
Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?A story is told of a man who loved old books. He met an acquaintance who had just thrown away a Bible that had been stored in the attic of his ancestral home for generations. […]
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.A chaplain was speaking to a soldier on a cot in a hospital. “You have lost an arm in this great cause,” he said. “No,” said the soldier with a smile. “I didn’t lose it–I gave it.” […]
1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.Philip Parham tells the story of a rich industrialist who was disturbed to find a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat. “Why aren’t you out there fishing?” he asked.“Because I’ve caught enough fish for today,” said the fisherman. “Why don’t you catch more fish than you […]
Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,Richard Baxter writes “It is a most lamentable thing to see how […]
Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.A.W. Tozer writes… “The old cross slew men; the new cross entertains them. The old cross condemned; the new cross amuses. The old cross destroyed […]
Psalm 109:3 They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.Warren Wiersbe writes… During the early days of the Salvation Army, William Booth and his associates were bitterly attacked in the press by religious leaders and government leaders alike. Whenever his son, Bramwell, showed Booth a newspaper attack, […]
Proverbs 6:16-19 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Dr. […]
Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.In 1982, “ABC Evening News” reported on an unusual work of modern art–a chair affixed to a shotgun. It was to be viewed by sitting in the chair and looking directly into […]
John 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. Please read John 8:3-11. The Pharisees brought a woman to Jesus who was caught in the very act of adultery. Wonder where the man […]
Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.Luis Palau, in “Experiencing God’s Forgiveness” writes… A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death. “But I don’t […]
Hebrews 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; In the publication bits and pieces we read the following-The school system in a large city had a program to help children keep up with their school work during stays in […]
1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Years ago Honda had a commercial jingle that said- “Follow the leader, he’s on a Honda.” Our text today was written by the Apostle Paul to the church at Corinth. It was in Pauls heart to so follow the Lord […]
Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. There are many things in life that must be maintained if they are to operate properly. Not long ago the hours on my tractor dictated that it was due for a scheduled maintenance. The engine oil and filter, […]
Jonah 3:10 And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not.Jonah 4:1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. The people of Nineveh were violent and wicked. Jonah, […]
Psalm 119:72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.The Western U.S. gold rushes began in earnest on January 24, 1848, when James W. Marshall found flakes of gold at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California. This sparked the largest mass migration in American history as thousands of “forty-niners” […]
1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.In Moody’s Anecdotes we find these thoughts- Show me a church where there is love, and I will show you a church that is a power in the community. In Chicago a few years ago, a little boy attended a […]
1 Samuel 3:10 And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. There is a line in a song that says, “Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling.”We don’t hear an audible voice, but we know when Jesus is calling! He calls us […]
Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.The church as most people think of it is a building. The church as God sees it is a body. […]
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.There will be times in our life when we need help. Often we must see a dentist or a doctor as a result of injury or sickness. I’ve had the privilege of sitting for long periods of time in waiting rooms. Sometimes […]
Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests–and it was not there. I sought for it in […]
1 Timothy 2:1-3 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God […]
Psalm 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Georgia Anne Geyer writes the following… I have come to the conclusion that it is impossible to have a moral community or nation without faith in God, because without it everything rapidly comes down to “me,” and “me” alone […]
Joshua 24:24 And the people said unto Joshua, The LORD our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey.J.K. Laney in his book “Marching Orders” tells this story… The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such […]
Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other…John Kenneth Galbraith, in his autobiography, A Life in Our Times, illustrates the devotion of Emily Gloria Wilson, his family’s housekeeper: It had been a […]
1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. Settle… To determine what is uncertain; to establish; to free from doubt; as, to settle questions. When we face events in […]
Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. In Websters 1828 dictionary a fortress is defined as any fortified place, a fort, a castle, or a stronghold meant for […]
Proverbs 27:20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. I believe there are some people, no matter what they have, they are never satisfied. Notice in our text it is the eyes of man that are never satisfied. Always wanting something more, something different. The scripture tells us […]
James 2:8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: There are some that over complicate the Christian life. To be a good Christian and a good reflection of the Lord Jesus is not complicated. Listen to these verses…37-40 Jesus said unto him, […]
1 Corinthians 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.The story is told of how a gathering of friends at an English estate nearly turned to tragedy when one of the children strayed into deep water. The gardener heard the cries for […]
Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. The following story was told in the publication Our Daily Bread…A famous evangelist told the following incident: I have a friend who in a time of business recession […]
Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Hummingbirds and buzzards can both be seen in the sky here where I live. The buzzards see the rotting meat, because that is what they look for. They thrive on that diet. Hummingbirds, however, ignore the […]
Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.Tomorrow is Father’s Day. We are instructed in God’s word over and over to honor our parents. It is vitally important that we realize that honoring our father is more than just […]
1 Corinthians 10:12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. In the previous verses in this chapter we learn of some mistakes the children of Israel made in their journeys. God put these examples in the Bible so that we can avoid making the same mistakes. A wise man learns […]
Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. The Church at Ephesus had a lot going for them. Jesus saw their works, their patience, and their unwillingness to tolerate evil and He commended them for it. However, Though they took the right stand against evil and though they […]
Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Sometimes it’s difficult to discern how to react when faced with a transgression from another. Our 7th president, Andrew Jackson was called a coward by Charles Dickenson. President Jackson then challenged him to a duel! […]
Psalm 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Years ago I was hunting on White Top Mountain in Virginia. Miles and miles away from civilization. All the sudden I spotted a little deer running for its life. When the deer stopped for a moment her […]
1 John 5:9-10 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he […]
2 Corinthians 4:16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. The Apostle Paul reveals some very important truths in this verse. We cannot afford as Christians to neglect the inward man. Those who do will soon faint spiritually. Many today would […]
Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Our verse informs us that there are few that find the straight and narrow way that leads to life eternal. How can this be? Churches everywhere, internet broadcasts, radio broadcasting, and social […]
Galatians 3:1O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? Here is Strongs definition for bewitched…to malign, to fascinate (by false representations):—bewitch.The Judiasers in Galatia were trying to bring the Christians back under the law. The scripture […]
1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Some people expect that when an individual says they are a Christian they should live perfect. There are times when the person that is saved commits some sin and they find themselves shocked that […]
Luke 9:62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. One thing is certain in life, there will be times when the way gets very difficult. What should God’s people do when it seems things are too hard to […]
Luke 5:4-5. Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Simon Peter was about to learn a very important lesson in life. Simply […]
Jonah 1:2-3 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and […]
1 Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. There are many differences between Christianity and the other religions of the world. The main difference is this… Our founder died, but He rose from the dead! Many times when I was in prison ministry […]
Luke 7:47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. Mary Magdalene loved much because she had been forgiven much. This woman had seven devils, but one encounter with the Master changed all that! Listen to the […]
1 Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. There are many differences between Christianity and the other religions of the world. The main difference is this… Our founder died, but He rose from the dead! Many times when I was in prison ministry […]