Think on these things (Philippians 4:8-9)
The disciples had been on a 3½ year spiritual high. They met the Messiah they were taught about as children, the Deliverer their prophets prophesied of. Jesus gave them a message of eternal hope. He presented them with the keys to His Kingdom. He promised that they would rule and …
From the National Institute of Health on Aging: “Sometimes, food and beverage packaging includes terms that may try to convince the consumer the food is healthy. … Multigrain. This sounds healthy but only means that a product contains more than one type of grain. Unless the product is marked as …
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fundamental, cardinal doctrine, and to deny it is to deny the heart of Christianity. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:14, “if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.” Three verses later he says again, “if …
In Hebrews 2:9, Jesus was “made a little lower than the angels.” His nemesis angel whom He was made lower than, Satan, thought he finally had an upper hand to take out Almighty God. This created being saw the cross as his victory. He taunted the crowds to cheer, “Crucify …
His Cross proclaims the single most important event in history, the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Three times the Bible speaks of His Cross and what He did for us as our substitute: Jesus BORE His Cross — “And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place …
Reading John 9, not all sickness is a result of sin. However, reading Psalm 32 we see that all sin affects the body. We should question our sickness as the disciples did in John 9. They were not rebuked by Jesus for considering this, but they got the direct answer …
From the National Institute of Health on Aging: “The common cold, flu, and COVID-19 have similar symptoms. Knowing the signs … can help keep you and your loved ones safe. … If you feel sick, stay home and call your doctor to discuss how you’re feeling and whether you need …
What was nailed to the cross? Paul teaches that the “ordinances that was against us” were nailed to the cross (Colossians 2:13-15). The ordinances are God’s Law, not man’s sins, but the condemnation of our sins. The Law is what stands against us, sentencing us to death because of the …
The White Oak is a fascinating tree. It’s strong, durable, hard, wear-resistance holds nails and screws well. Due to its strength and beauty, it has been used for a great variety of work from heavy construction to interior decorating. In the fall, nearly every tree sheds its leaves, but the …
Jude 1:20-21 instructs us how to “keep yourselves in the love of God.” If we have the love of God in salvation (John 3:16) and know we have the love of God after salvation (1 John 3:16-18), we must keep in the love of God in such a way to …
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