“For Christ also died for sins once for all, the Just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God …” – 1 Peter 3:18 A Roman soldier walked down a narrow corridor in a Roman prison. He… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
Cursed
“And unto Adam He said…cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life.” – Genesis 3:17 The crown of thorns Jesus wore—what does it speak of? It symbolizes the… Read More ›
From Shadow into Morning
“O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” – 1 Corinthians 15:55 There was a great preacher once who lost his wife while he was still a young man. They had a little girl that the… Read More ›
Upheld by HIS Hand
“Thou hast also given me the shield of Thy salvation: and Thy right hand hath holden me up, and Thy gentleness hath made me great.” – Psalm 18:35 In World War II, General Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright led a gallant but vain… Read More ›
The Gift of God—Life’s Greatest Treasure
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” – Romans 6:23 In Christ. That is a small phrase, but it is the key that unlocks the door to… Read More ›
I Ask for Mercy
Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” – Luke 23: 42-43 The Polish astronomer Copernicus, through… Read More ›
The Beginning and the End
“And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.” – Revelation 20:10 Did you know… Read More ›
You’re Mine Twice
“…Ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 There’s a familiar story about the little fellow who lost a… Read More ›
Easter Message: Love Requires Sacrifice
According to John 3:16, God loved/loves the world. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 (NKJV) From these words, we… Read More ›
Believe in God
“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God…” – Psalm 14:1 Can a person find God by reasoning? No. We are incapable of proving God. Sometimes an atheist will say to a believer, “Prove there is a… Read More ›
Facing GIANT Fears
Giants were actual biblical figures (Gen. 6:4, Num. 13:33), which intimidated and triggered fear in man. If used as an analogy, giants are obstacles and fears that hinder God’s direction in our life. New career paths, a step into ministry,… Read More ›
God Looks at the Heart
“But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the… Read More ›
What a Change!
“And Adam lived a hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, and after his image…” – Genesis 5:3 Did you know you’ve never really seen a man? Well, in a way you have. Suppose you’d… Read More ›
Later Than It’s Ever Been
“And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with Me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” – Revelation 22:12 I believe we’re living in the days of the coming of our Lord. We ought to… Read More ›
Defeated Foe
“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He Who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” – 1 John 4:4 Praise God, Satan is a defeated foe! Satan’s back has already… Read More ›
A Crack in the Armor
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” – Proverbs 4:23 The Bible warns, “keep your heart with all diligence.” You must have the breastplate of righteousness covering your heart. We’re told not… Read More ›
It’s Gotta Be the Shoes
“Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God…your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace….” Ephesians 6:13-15 A Roman soldier had to have sandals with hobnails to give him standing, very much like a golfer’s spikes…. Read More ›
Lessons From An Olive Tree
The Hebrew word for olive tree is es shemen, which literally means “tree of oil.” It is from a primitive root meaning “to shine.” It is related to the word shemesh, “to be brilliant,” which is also the Hebrew word for the “sun.” “Again… Read More ›
Put On Christ
“Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, … having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the… Read More ›
The Word Cuts Anyway
“When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.” – Acts 5:33 Suppose you were on the battlefield and someone’s coming at you. You warn him, “Don’t come any further! I’ll shoot!” He… Read More ›
What If You’re Wrong?
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” – Romans 10:13 Some of you are wondering whether or not you ought to give your heart to Jesus Christ. You may ask, “What if Adrian Rogers… Read More ›
Plant A Seed In My Heart, Lord
Plant a seed in my heart, Lord … Read More ›
The Sword
“For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword…” – Hebrews 4:12 The Word of God is all-powerful. Satan fears the Word of God. He knows its overcoming power. We must learn to use… Read More ›
Walking Through the Valley of the Shadow
“For thou hast delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.” – Psalm 116:8 A minister spends a lot of time visiting hospitals and going to funerals. I’ve been with those who are dying… Read More ›
The Only Way to Live
“Now the just shall live by faith.” – Hebrews 10:38 This great statement, so abundantly true, actually was first stated in the book of Habakkuk. The writer of Hebrews is quoting the prophet Habakkuk. Habakkuk was perplexed. He lived in a… Read More ›
The Lord Will Sustain You
“Man that is born of woman is full of trouble as the sparks that fly upward.” Job 5:7 It starts almost the day we’re born. We’re born crying, and from there it just goes on and on. We have burdens…. Read More ›
Half-hearted Christianity
“But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find Him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.” – Deuteronomy 4:29 The scourge of the twenty-first century is half‑hearted Christianity. Half-hearted… Read More ›
The Master’s Feet
“Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 I read about a man whose dog was swimming. The man called the dog to go home. The dog was having such a great time,… Read More ›
Abraham Saw My Day
“Your father Abraham rejoiced to see My day: and he saw it, and was glad.” – John 8:56 It is one of the most dramatic scenes in the Old Testament: Isaac, the promised son, was stretched out on an altar…. Read More ›
Cursed
“And unto Adam He said, cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life.” – Genesis 3:17 When God created mankind, God put him in a garden. And in… Read More ›