Yet they could not find any way to do it, because all the people hung on his words—Luke 19:48 We have read and heard messages on the famous temple clearing by Jesus (Lk. 19:45-48). But have you noticed the closing sentence of the account of Luke (48)? It sounds pretty insignificant, but if you can … Continue reading Hung On His Word

“So, if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own?” (Luke 16:11, 12) He lived in the United Kingdom for about thirty years and studied at Oxford University. … Continue reading Faithfulness

“Some time later, God tested Abraham” (Gen. 22:1) Why has God made every situation in life a test for us? Our thoughts, decisions, actions, reactions, and every desire are all tests of our obedience to the will of God. But like everything else, there are different and degrees of testing. For instance, God tested Job … Continue reading When Tested by God

It Is Possible! Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anythingJames 1:4 How do you keep your balance when everything is working against you? How do you maintain your vertical view when failure has become your food? When age is shooting up like a rocket, and family expectations … Continue reading Faith Walk—Perseverance is Key

An Oasis to Refresh in the Desert “When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi… Makir … and Barzillai … brought bedding and bowls and articles of pottery … flour and roasted grain, beans and lentils, honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from cows’ milk for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become exhausted … Continue reading A Refreshing Surprise

The Beauty and Wonder of His Creation “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” The doxologies in the book of Revelation are full of songs and declarations of how worthy God is to receive praise and worship from all creation. From these doxologies, we see … Continue reading Our God Is Worthy!

“So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it;”1 Chronicles 10:13 KJV Saul was a very privileged man. In his own words, he did not … Continue reading Unpleasant Acts God Hates

God's Invitation Card "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth [will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”Matthew 16:19 You have yours. I have mine, as well as every Christian, signed and sealed by the Father of … Continue reading Distributed the Invitation Cards Yet?

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?Luke 12:20   The occasion was a graduation ceremony at the University of Connecticut, where Sam, a young African student, received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1984. Family and friends … Continue reading Eat, Drink, and be Merry