The Danger of Excuses
Deuteronomy is a fascinating book that recounts what is written in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. The beginning recounts the failure of the people to follow Moses’ instructions which he had received from God regarding entering the Promised Land. Moses gave us the events that transpired in a nutshell. In Deuteronomy 1:26-28, we see what happened […]
The Unknown Faithful
Hebrews 11:33-39 says, Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again: and […]
Balancing The Important Things in Life
Without a doubt, one of the most difficult areas in the Christian life is that of maintaining balance between things that are important. The best way to develop the proper kind of balance is to examine what God has already said about this difficult subject. Matthew 5:48 says, Be ye therefore perfect, even as your […]
How Forgiveness Tests Your Trust in God
We all know we are commanded to trust in the Lord. Proverbs 3:5-7 says, Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. […]
Put On The Armor of God Today
Paul indicated in Ephesians 6 that the Christian life is a battle. Twice he referred to the whole armor of God. In verse 11, we are instructed to Put on the whole armour of God. In verse 13, he said to …take unto you the whole armour of God,… While this may seem repetitious, it […]
Returning to Having a Family Altar
There was a time when what we now call family devotions was known as a family altar. Perhaps we should return to that term because it has significant meaning. Although it is similar in practice to what is done in family devotions, it signifies a more sacred understanding of families coming together for a spiritual […]
