First Peter 3:7 says,” Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them [wives] according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered”… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
Having Impeccable Truth
When I was in college, I pastored a little church every weekend. To get back and forth on this 300-mile round trip, I would travel in my old rattle trap automobile. One night I realized one of my sealed beam… Read More ›
God's Hidden Treasure
Many years ago, a flotilla of Spanish ships was sailing off the coast of Florida when a hurricane struck. Laden with millions of dollars in gold and silver coins, the ships went to the bottom. People knew the treasure had… Read More ›
Nothing Greater Than Wisdom
If God were to ask you what you want Him to do for you, what would you ask Him? Well, if you were hungry, you might ask for food. If you were sick, you might ask for help. If you… Read More ›
The Master Of The Devil
The devil may be powerful, but God is all-powerful. The kingdom does not belong to Satan ultimately. It belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ. Friend, it is not mastery over the devil that you need. It is the Master of… Read More ›
The Purpose Of The Devil
What is the purpose of the devil? What is his unholy ambition? To pull God from His throne. The devil is a rebel in revolt against Almighty God. You say, “That’s foolish!” Yes, that is foolish. But the devil has… Read More ›
Captive, Yet Free
To free ourselves from the snares of the enemy we must become Christ’s captives. In ancient Rome, when a military leader came back victorious, a triumphal procession was given in his honor. A spectacle of chained captives that included kings,… Read More ›
The Real Enemy
So many times we don’t understand who our enemy is. We think it’s the people around us, but the Bible says, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness… Read More ›
Looking For Lions
If you were walking through a jungle infested with ravenous lions, would you look where you walked? Would you be serious? That’s what Peter said: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about,… Read More ›
Light Without Sight
Perhaps you have taken a tour inside a cavern, and during one special stop during the tour, the guide turned out all the lights. The darkness was so deep you could almost slice it. It didn’t matter whether or not… Read More ›
The First Time vs. The Second Time
Jesus is coming again. The first time He came as a Lamb; He is coming again as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. The first time He came to redeem; He is coming again to reign. He came the… Read More ›
The Supernatural Life Through Us
There is only one person who has ever lived the Christian life. It’s not you and it’s not Adrian. It is Jesus. Why? Because no matter where you live your life as a Christian, it is not you; it is… Read More ›
The Impossible Christian Life
Many of us start out in the Christian life thinking it’s very easy. Author and teacher Stuart Briscoe said, When I got saved, it was so wonderful. The burden of sin was gone. Boy, I started out wanting to live… Read More ›
How To Prepare Kids For Marriage
From the very beginning, we learn that God created men and God created women (see Genesis 1:27). He made them different that He might make them one. Why is this important? Because any society that blurs the distinction between male… Read More ›
Dealing With The Sin Problem
Many children, as well as many adults, have lost the concept of sin today. They do not understand what sin is. The evolutionist says that we are just on our way upward and time will kill the beast within us…. Read More ›
Even Adam And Eve Had Parenting Issues
God did not hand Adam and Eve a parenting book explaining how they should raise their children. He did say, “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth,” so God certainly wanted them to procreate. The very first man and… Read More ›
Satan: The Angel Of Light?
Everyone knows there is a crisis in the world. We’re in a war! It is a spiritual war, and we’re not even going to understand the war until we expose the enemy, the power behind the throne. Who is the… Read More ›
Satan Loves Religion
”And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.” (2 Corinthians 11:14-15)… Read More ›
I Know He Watches Me
Mark 6:47-48 says, “And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and He alone on the land. And He saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the… Read More ›
Don't Let An Election Steal Your Song
Like many Christians, you may be discouraged about the way your nation is going. Whether you live in the United States or elsewhere, contention and infighting headline our news each day. It’s discouraging. But don’t let an election steal your… Read More ›
Walking In The Light Of Jesus
Did you know that all light is made up of color? Objects don’t have any color of themselves. The color is in the light. If you remove the light from the most gorgeous bouquet in the world, it has no… Read More ›
Jesus: Worthy Of Worship
Some years ago there was an incredibly gifted concert violinist named Fritz Kreisler. He had a Stradivarius violin. Let me tell you how he got it. At one time, the violin belonged to an old Englishman. Kreisler heard about it… Read More ›
The Light In Your Soul
In John chapter 3, we learn about a high official and very religious man named Nicodemus. He was so impressed with the miracles Jesus had done that he wanted to learn more. In John 3:2 we pick up the story… Read More ›
Having A God Consciousness
Did you know that all atheists are not atheists because of intellectual problems? They’re atheists because of moral problems. You say, “But I know some brilliant people who are atheists.” Well, that may be so, but I know some brilliant… Read More ›
Obedience Follows Faith
You don’t have intellectual problems if you don’t believe; you have moral problems. Your problem is not in your head; your problem is in your heart. Hebrews 3:12 says, “Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an… Read More ›
Leader Of The Band
“Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful… Read More ›
Humanism: The Kingdom Of The Antichrist
Many people get the words “humanitarian” and “humanist” confused. Humanitarians are like philanthropists, those who practice good will toward all people. Humanists, however, are a small cadre of highly motivated intellectuals who are steering the world toward a one-world government…. Read More ›
Holding Grudges
St. Augustine once said, “Holding a grudge is like swallowing poison and hoping the other person will die.” We all have reasons to hold a grudge. Situations and people hurt us. God does not always do what we think He should… Read More ›
Being Faithful With Finances
Did you know that God might be withholding a blessing from you that He wants to give you, because He first tried to bless you with money and you weren’t faithful with that money, and therefore God cannot give you… Read More ›
God's Chief Attribute
God will never overlook sin. He cannot. God is holy, and by His holiness He has sworn that sin will be punished. If God were to let one half of one sin go unpunished, God would no longer be holy…. Read More ›