Diffusiveness of life Rivers of living water. John 7:38. A river touches places of which its source knows nothing, and Jesus says if we…

“And he went out carrying his own cross.” (John 19:17.) THERE is a poem called “The Changed Cross.” It represents a weary onewho…

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1.) THE question often comes, “Why didn’t He help me…

“There he proved them.” (Exod. 15:25.) I STOOD once in the test room of a great steel mill. All around me were little…

The waters of satisfaction scattered … nevertheless he would not drink thereof but poured it out unto the Lord. 2 Samuel 23:16. What has…

IDOLS THAT DESERT. We may not believe in literal divine god-beings of beauty, wealth, pleasure, or fertility. But we must all live for something,…

It is a fact: the Lord is my light and my salvation. So why should I be afraid? Since the Lord fears nothing,…

INTEGRITY. Who gets to draw near to God? Those who speak true words (verse 2), but in love (verse 3) and generosity (verse 5)….

A Present Reality Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. (Romans 6:8) Unfortunately, many…

“And he took him aside from the multitude.” (Mark 7:33.) PAUL not only stood the tests in Christian activity, but in the solitude…

Our Chief Joy and Delight Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! —PSALM…

DON’T MISS HIM “Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about.” LUKE…

Romans 14 His face was covered with a full beard. His hair fell almost to his shoulders. When he smiled, his white teeth…

Why fear when God has already given you, in Christ, everything you need to be what you’re supposed to be and to do…

That Point in Time I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel … which you received, in which you stand. (1 Corinthians 15:1)…

Diligence in Receiving God’s Word Be attentive, that you may gain insight. (Proverbs 4:1) We need to approach the Scriptures with an attitude…

Self-consciousness Come unto Me. Matthew 11:28. God means us to live a fully-orbed life in Christ Jesus, but there are times when that life…

Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Matthew 8:26. When we are in fear we can do nothing less than pray to…

“And the rest, some on boards, some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass that they escaped all…

The big compelling of God Behold, we go up to Jerusalem. Luke 18:31. Jerusalem stands in the life of Our Lord as the place…

Sanctification This is the will of God, even your sanctification. 1 Thess. 4:3. The Death Side. In sanctification God has to deal with us…

THANKS. This psalm helps us toward the spiritual health of a thankful heart. We must discern God’s “wonderful deeds” in our lives, a phrase…

“And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you … blessed are all they that wait for him.” (Isa….

Corporate worship is designed to move the meditation of your heart from self-centered complaint to God-glorifying praise. Every day of your life you…

BACK-DOOR BLESSING James 1 I had lunch recently with a businessman who runs his own company. As we talked, the subject of wisdom kept…

GRACE TO FORGIVE Love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 PETER 4:8 NIV Whenever someone wounds you,…

Look to God “Lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” LUKE 21:28 If you’ve ever flown in an airplane, you know that…

Only Two Options Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. (Psalm 119:104) In Romans 12:1, Paul made a…

“Let me prove, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece.” (Judges 6:39.) THERE are degrees to faith. At one stage of…

The gateway to the kingdom Blessed are the poor in spirit. Matthew 5:3. Beware of placing Our Lord as a Teacher first. If Jesus…