Think on these things (Philippians 4:8-9)
From the National Institute of Health on Aging: “Vitamins and minerals are two of the main types of nutrients that your body needs to survive and stay healthy. … Some vitamins help you resist infections and keep your nerves healthy, while others may help your body get energy from food …
In James 1:1-20, James deals with many issues in the church prevalent in our lives today ─ attitude, mind, will, heart, temptation, desires, deception, disobedience, self-control of our tongue, our ears, and our anger. James’ answer to overcoming these issues and being blessed of God is the “engrafted word.” engrafted …
Servants in the church are held to a high standard, not by virtue of their position but that the maturing in their Christian walk is able to guide those whom they serve into the image of Christ. No one is perfect nor expected to be perfect, but servants are required …
Unacceptable worship comes in various ways — worshiping false gods or worshiping the true God in false ways. Today’s believers have come to think they have liberty to worship God as they “feel,” simply because of God’s grace. Nonetheless, God gave His people rules to follow, and He had severe …
Godly mothers have a major impact on our world through their children. A Godly mother’s love, devotion and desire for her children’s best helps them reach their fullest potential in this world. Matthew 20:20-23 reveals such a mother who was interested in her boys’ success both in this present life …
In Proverbs 1:8 and 6:20, fathers give commandments and instruction, while mother’s lay down the law. This is how God wired us as parents! Mothers are instinctive at teaching, while fathers are instinctive at providing. This does not mean fathers have no influence, but it does mean that mothers have …
From the National Institute of Health on Aging: “Hearing loss is a common problem caused by loud noise, aging, disease, and genetic variations. … People with hearing loss may find it hard to have conversations with friends and family. They may also have trouble understanding a doctor’s advice, responding to …
Last week we saw the suffix “-ship” in words like friendship showing the quality of being a friend. The word “worship” is the quality of being “worthy.” When we worship God, we say He is worthy. Our approach in worship should reflect this. We do not live in the day …
The Bible gives no formal definition of worship, so we must find it by studying the words God gave to us. Old English does this well, preserved to us in the King James Version. The word worship comes from two Old English words: “weorth” which means worth, and “scipe” which …
David spent his fair share of time in the valley. In 1 Samual 17 he fought Goliath in the Valley of Elah. In 2 Samuel 5 he fought giant Philistines in the Valley of Rephaim. In 2 Samuel 8 he fought the Syrians in the Valley of Salt. Psalm 23 …
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