FELLOWSHIP WITH THE FATHER—FROM GOD’S SIDE  . . . and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.  1…

Evangelism AND THE LORD ADDED TO THEIR NUMBER DAILY THOSE WHO WERE BEING SAVED. Acts 2:47 So far we have considered the study,…

BOASTING IN THE LORD. How can we be delivered from all our fears (verse 4)? The answer is comprehensive. Build an identity that gets…

STATE OF PEACE He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me. PSALM 55:18 When was the last…

We wander. God pursues and reconciles. We stumble and fall. God forgives and restores. We grow tired and weary. God empowers us by…

“After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.” (Acts 16:7.) WHAT a strange…

The “go” of preparation Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there thou rememberest that thy brother hath ought against…

WHAT DOES FELLOWSHIP MEAN?  . . . and truly our fellowship is with the Father, andwith his Son Jesus Christ.  1 JOHN 1:3…

INTO YOUR HANDS. Under great stress it is possible to journey from great “anguish of … soul” (verse 7) to confidence and being in…

Sharing ALL THE BELIEVERS WERE TOGETHER AND HAD EVERYTHING IN COMMON [KOINŌNIA]. Acts 2:44 A few miles east of Jerusalem at that time…

The Gospel for Today FOR WHAT I RECEIVED I PASSED ON TO YOU AS OF FIRST IMPORTANCE: THAT CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS…

Two Views One morning I received an article from a Christian magazine, written by a consulting physician at a well-known Christian clinic, entitled…

There are certain things that tend to militate against fellowship with God and to rob us of it; there are certain things that will stand…

The divine region of religion But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to…

THE BEAUTY OF GOD. Is there certain music that gives you deep joy? Is there a view or landscape that does the same? If…

God Values Faith How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!PSALM 139:17 How happy…

UNITY OF THE SPIRIT Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit. EPHESIANS 4:3 NLT The structure of the human body…

You will face loss, trouble, and disappointment, but nothing has the power to separate you from your Redeemer’s unrelenting love. As I’ve said…

Do it yourself Determinedly Discipline other Things. Bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. 2 Cor. 10:5. This is another aspect…

“Not much earth.” (Matt. 13:5.) SHALLOW! It would seem from the teaching of this parable that we have something to do with the…

Peace in the Storm May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace. ROMANS 15:13 A wonderful old hymn says,…

A CHRIST-CENTERED LIFE To me, living means living for Christ. PHILIPPIANS 1:21 NLT When the Lord doesn’t answer your prayers in the way…

Maybe today you want the District Attorney Jesus, who’ll get all those people who’ve made your life hard. He will be only your…

“Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress.” (Psalm 4:1.) THIS is one of the grandest testimonies ever given by man to…

MEDITATION King David went in and sat before the LORD and prayed. 2 SAMUEL 7:18 NLT Today, notice the phrase “David . ….

We Get Around It Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. —JOHN…

We Need Mercy The LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting. PSALM 100:5 Many Christians do not see God in all of His…

THE FUTILITY OF REGRET If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us…

WOUNDS AND SCARS Psalm 147 Tucked away in a quiet corner of Scripture is a verse containing much emotion: “From the city men…

Don’t Interpret; Learn! Remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you … that he might humble you. (Deuteronomy 8:2)…