By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels. Proverbs 1:5 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Several years ago the investment firm of E. F. Hutton ran a TV… Read More ›
Listening to a good old Cliff Richard song as I jogged before dawn this morning called Miss You Nights I was struck by the phrase he used “Midnight diamonds stud my heavens”. It was still very dark being a new… Read More ›
By Greg Holt Many would argue that if predestination and election are true, then man couldn’t possibly have free will. That is an untrue statement, but let me begin at the beginning. Predestination, what does that mean? Predestination means that… Read More ›
Me: Do you acknowledge Jesus as being truly God? Satan: Of course I do, as do the demons, it is only foolish humans that do not. Me: So why do you think so many people refuse to acknowledge Christ as… Read More ›
Isaiah 42 is an interesting chapter, written to the Jews as well as addressing Christ as Messiah, there are definitely parallels to today’s modern world. Isaiah 42:1-4 As well as addressing the shortcomings of the Jewish people of that time,… Read More ›
When you think of the old man and the new man spoken of by the Apostle Paul what comes to mind? At the moment we believe in Christ our old man is done away with and the new man is… Read More ›
No jury sits in this court room. No spectators fill the room. You won’t hear whispers echoing across the isle. The silence is almost deafening. Only four people will be in this trial. At one table, facing the Judge is… Read More ›
“Relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing had yet been done.” ~ C.S. Lewis A mountain climber must rely on his equipment to sustain him if climbing alone. A child riding to school… Read More ›
Mark 4:35-40: “And He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Hush now! Be still’…and there was immediately a great calm—a perfect peacefulness.” (Amplified Bible) Mark recounts a gripping incident entailing a perfect storm that resulted in… Read More ›
God’s Suffering Servant: A Look at Isaiah 53 God’s Suffering Servant, Part 2: The Sin-Bearing Servant By Dr. Donald Whitchard In our last edition, I presented an expository outline of Isaiah 52: 13 -15 concerning the Messiah as… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Your tongue can get you into a lot of trouble. Nothing can do more damage… Read More ›
Communication is vital to any healthy relationship. When we open our hearts and share our needs, hopes, desires, and fears with others we give intimacy permission to take root. Not only did God create mankind in His own image, but… Read More ›
By Dr. Donald Whitchard It has been some time since I last ventured into examining the prophecy of Isaiah 52 and 53. This story reveals someone who is unique in the history of Israel. Attention now turns to the… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: And the Lord God took the man and put him into the Garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. Genesis 2:15 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: God gave women an instinctive desire to nurture and to… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: . . . even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 1 Peter 3:4b DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Are you a woman struggling with the way you… Read More ›
Not sure about you but I have this annoying habit of shooting off my mouth and in so doing putting a lot of people off-side. I really don’t mean to, it just sort of slips out and once you have… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:3-4 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The trying of your faith is… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: . . . and the Lamb shall overcome them: for He is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful. Revelation 17:14 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The… Read More ›
The sun is beating down. Sweat pours down men’s sides, down their faces, rags are dug out to swipe the sweat from their eyes as the crowd closes in closer and closer and closer. A woman leaves her chair… Read More ›
If you ever have a question about what it means to be so totally confident in trusting God that you can just assume He is taking care of everything I have an idea. Pull up a chair, sit down, kick… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into diverse temptations. James 1:2 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Sometimes we have to admit it’s hard to “count it all joy.” Trouble comes. Opposition comes. Adversity comes. Sometimes we… Read More ›
By Greg Holt (The Olive) Yes you read that headline correctly – GQ columnist Julia Ioffe, the brilliant journalist standing for truth and honesty had this to say: President Trump “has radicalized so many more people than ISIS [the Islamic… Read More ›
By Greg Holt (The Olive) All the talk of a “blue wave” is nothing more than a fantasy the Socialistic Democrats tell themselves for comfort. The Democrats may have at one time had a chance as historically the party that… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you. 1 Peter 4:12 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Has something bad happened to you and you said,… Read More ›
What do you think about as you drift off to sleep? What is the first thing on your mind when you wake up? (Besides coffee!) Do your thoughts cause anxiety or peace? Our thought life is an important matter as… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: When you face temptation, remember it is not… Read More ›
Not sure about you but I tend to have a love hate relationship with all things associated with money! As a Christian I struggle with the materialism and falling into the trap of greed when it comes to accumulating wealth,… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Delight thyself in the Lord and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalm 37:4 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Satan is a clever liar. In fact, many of his lies sound like the truth. Jesus Himself… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Delight thyself in the Lord and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalm 37:4 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Satan is a clever liar. In fact, many of his lies sound like the truth. Jesus Himself… Read More ›
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: O my God, I trust in Thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. Psalm 25:2 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Have you ever been in a conversation where the name of Jesus is… Read More ›
God desires a personal relationship with all of His children. The Bible tells us that He seeks His sheep. He knows us intimately and enjoys our fellowship. Genesis 3:8 tells us that God walked in the Garden of Eden… Read More ›