By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Several decades ago, you were really somebody if you joined the Peace Corps. But all this time later, between… Read More ›
Christianity
Like Father, Like Son?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of His glory. Isaiah 6:3 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: I am a Rogers. My father’s name is Arden… Read More ›
He is Risen!
By Lyle Rapacki Editor’s Note: We are once again publishing this Easter favorite. This wonderful article by Lyle has become a yearly favorite here at ICB. From all of us here at ICB, Happy Resurrection Day! Jesus Christ died. He… Read More ›
EASTER SPECIAL: How Jesus Might Look Back at the Cross
by Rev. Austin Miles (Note to Readers: In the late 1990’s a church prepared to produce an Easter Program, with several chosen to play the parts of those who had been with Jesus during the Crucifixion as they reflected on… Read More ›
Is Trusting God a Challenge for You?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Psalm 37:3 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: This word “trust” is an interesting word. Its root is from the… Read More ›
Are you taking it seriously?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; As obedient children, not… Read More ›
Years from now, what will remain?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 1 Corinthians 3:15 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: A thousand years from now, some of the things… Read More ›
What do you want more than anything?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord… Read More ›
Breaking the Alabaster Box
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint My body to the burying. Mark 14:8 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Mary loved Jesus so much that she gave all she had. She didn’t just pour… Read More ›
What does God want most of all??
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: If you… Read More ›
Are you hanging out with the devil’s billy goats??
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek Him: your heart shall live forever. Psalm 22:26 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Have you ever wondered why people stumble into pornography? Perhaps you even… Read More ›
What you really believe, you’ll act on
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if… Read More ›
Will you take this challenge?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Psalm 119:11 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The home is a nice place to have the Bible. The hand is a good place too…. Read More ›
Do you ever wander from God?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments. Psalm 119:10 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: In 1758 Robert Robinson wrote a hymn that echoes in my heart from time to time:… Read More ›
Do you want a clean heart? A renewed mind?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to Thee; but his heart is not with Thee. Proverbs 23:7 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: A teacher asked a little boy to finish… Read More ›
Battle Scars
By Rob Pue As we endure life in this world, walking by faith and not by sight, walking in the Spirit of God and not in the flesh, seeking to serve the Lord and His Kingdom, doing that which He… Read More ›
What’s your #1 desire?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of… Read More ›
What do you want to be recognized for?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word. Psalm 119:9 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: A child delights in what he has. A youth delights in what he does. An adult… Read More ›
The only answer to the world’s question
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The world wants to know what we should do about the problems of the world…. Read More ›
Will you take hold of the best?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: I will love Thee, O Lord, my strength. Psalm 18:1 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Have you ever tried to get a bone away from a dog? It’s not too easy, unless you have something better for him. Try… Read More ›
Will you go the distance?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race… Read More ›
Encouragement for your race today
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 1 Corinthians 9:24 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: God set one race before me. He set… Read More ›
What holds first place in your heart?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Shall not God search this out? For He knoweth the secrets of the heart. Psalm 44:21 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Christian author and speaker S. D. Gordon said, “In every person’s life there is a throne. And when… Read More ›
Moving beyond your 5 senses…
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Many Christians are so materialistic that they never look past the physical… Read More ›
Are you willing to transfer the title?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. Matthew 16:24 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Very early in our marriage, Joyce and… Read More ›
Will you be found faithful?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: …Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth? Luke 18:8 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: I believe with all my heart that the call needs to go out more clearly today than ever… Read More ›
How to stay the course and finish well
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Do you know the way to finish the course? Keep looking to Jesus. I’ve been… Read More ›
What to look out for after your greatest victory
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Some of the greatest spiritual defeats… Read More ›
How to balance your work and rest
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so He giveth His beloved sleep. Psalm 127:2 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: In the book of Jonah, we… Read More ›