We live in the information age. Thanks to the Internet and devices like our desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, and tablets, we can access a wealth of information just by typing in a few words. Whenever we want to know something—anything—all that’s needed is for us to “do a search.” Things were not quite that… Continue reading 7/22/14: Do a Search
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7/9/14: Less is More
We’ve all probably heard the phrase “less is more.” Usually, that wording is used to discuss the impropriety of an over-dressed woman, an over-decorated room, or an overly wordy conversationalist. We want things toned down; someone is just doing too much or trying too hard. We give the soft advice, “Less is more.” But when… Continue reading 7/9/14: Less is More
7-7-14: Keep At It
After Jesus’ resurrection, the apostles had a rough go of it as they traveled the known world preaching the Gospel. An example of one of those hard times happened when Paul and Barnabas got to Iconium. Acts 14:1-3 reports, “Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and… Continue reading 7-7-14: Keep At It
July 5: What’s in a Name?
I’ve heard it said that the most boring parts of the Bible are the “begats”: “And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son… and called his name Seth… And Seth… begat Enos… And Enos… begat Cainan…” etc., etc., etc. (Genesis chapter 5) Then there are more boring lists of names throughout… Continue reading July 5: What’s in a Name?
July 4: Yes, No, Not Yet
Sometimes it feels as though the Lord is not answering our prayers; however, when we say that, we usually mean we prayed but didn’t get what we wanted. We were expecting a yes answer when God has other options besides the affirmative. At times, God says, “No.” When Cain took an offering to God in… Continue reading July 4: Yes, No, Not Yet
July 3: His Story
It’s true that the Bible is a history book—it’s “His” story, the story of our Lord Jesus. From the opening creation account in Genesis when God the Father spoke God the Son (the Word) into action and the Spirit hovered over the deep, we have seen the second person of the Trinity, Jesus, in the… Continue reading July 3: His Story
July 2: The Builder
Lots of us Christians desire to do or build something grand for God (that is, if we can ever get our wits about us and stop worrying about our own problems). At the least, we want to build a life and family that honors God, and leave a legacy pointing the way to Him for… Continue reading July 2: The Builder
July 1: Faith in His Name
When the beggar at the temple was healed in Acts chapter three, the people who knew him as that cripple guy were naturally “filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him” Acts 3:10 (NKJ). Peter observed the people’s reaction and commented, “Why do you marvel at this? Or why look so intently… Continue reading July 1: Faith in His Name
June 30: The Effect of the Truth
In Acts chapter two, we read the first sermon delivered after Christ’s resurrection. Peter told the people that Jesus had been sent by God and they were the ones who killed Him; however, God had raised Jesus from the dead. Peter then wrapped up his sermon by acknowledging that Jesus (whom they had killed but… Continue reading June 30: The Effect of the Truth
June 29: Who’s Preaching?
Who’s Preaching? Ever since the Day of Pentecost spoken of in Acts chapter two, God has been dealing with His people through the organism of the Church – the Bride of Christ. On the morning of that day, God endued His followers (the 120 in the upper room) with power from on high “and they… Continue reading June 29: Who’s Preaching?