It never works to ask people to do for you what only God can do. It never works to wait for God to…

TRAUMA Matthew 11:27–30 Like potatoes in a pressure cooker, we twenty-first-century creatures understand the meaning of stress. A week doesn’t pass without a…

STOP, LOOK, LISTEN My soul waits in silence for God only; from Him is my salvation. PSALM 62:1 Growing up, I recall hearing my…

Ask and Receive “Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” MARK 11:24 Someone…

Spiritual Readiness The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. —1 PETER…

God first Put God First in Trust. Jesus did not commit Himself unto them, … for He knew what was in man. John 2:24–25 . Our…

ROCK BOTTOM He brought me up out of the pit of destruction . . . and He set my feet upon a rock. PSALM 40:2…

Unswerving Loyalty A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17) The faithful person is not only…

Sin and Self-Esteem Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue. (2 Peter 1:5) We should not seek holiness in order to…

It’s never hopeless and you’re never helpless if Immanuel has invaded your life with his glory and grace. It is a remarkable story,…

Decisive Dedication Present yourselves to God. (Romans 6:13) How did the apostle Paul approach the subject of commitment and discipline? Paul’s letter to…

One More Time! “[My word] will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent…

FORGIVE Forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. COLOSSIANS 3:13 NLT Who is it that you…

Clean Conscience Blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin. (Romans 4:8) God has given each of us a…

“All things are possible to him that believeth.” (Mark 9:23) THE “all things” do not always come simply for the asking, for the…

“I had fainted unless …!” (Psalm 27:13) “FAINT NOT!” HOW great is the temptation at this point! How the soul sinks, the heart…

Take the initiative Add to your faith virtue … (“Furnish your faith with resolution.”) (MOFFATT) 2 Peter 1:5. “Add” means there is something we…

SATANIC RIP-OFF 1 Peter 5:8–9 Abasketball fan at the Portland airport awaited the arrival of the Trailblazers following a victory over the Lakers and…

“Your kingdom come …” (Matt. 6:10a). I must remember that God didn’t give me grace for my kingdom to work, but to capture…

“The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him.” (Psa. 25:14) THERE are secrets of Providence which God’s dear children may…

Free to Be a Servant Understand what the Lord’s will is. —EPHESIANS 5:17 Every man in a free society must decide whether he…

ALWAYS WITH YOU “Be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” MATTHEW 28:20 NLT Are you aware…

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Psalm 8 Most folks I know like things to stay as they are. You’ve heard all the sayings that reveal our…

“Hallowed be your name …” (Matt. 6:9b). In the little moments of daily life, I must live for a greater honor and glory…

“When they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushments … and they were smitten.” (2 Chron. 20:22) OH, that we could…

“Faith is … the evidence of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1.) TRUE faith drops its letter in the post office box, and lets…

SEEK HIS UNDERSTANDING Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. PROVERBS 3:5 You may wish to examine your…

Create in me a new heart Create in me, O Christ, a new heart, and renew in me a right spirit. Then you…

Never Again Remembered I will not remember your sins. (Isaiah 43:25) Not only has God blotted out our sins, He has further promised…

“Faith is … the evidence of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1.) TRUE faith drops its letter in the post office box, and lets…