Two boys graduated from high school. They had not seen each other for a long time when they unexpectedly met on the street. One of the boys had become a respected, successful lawyer. The other had become a beggar. The… Read More ›
Christianity
Abba Father
Galatians 4:6 says, “And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.” Do you know what “Abba” means? It means “Daddy Father.” Have you ever thought about God as… Read More ›
Why You Need To Know The Name Ibrahim Firouzi
By C.J. Ibrahim Firouzi, a name not unknown to Western Nations. His story has been covered by many Conservative news outlets in America, like the Gatestone Institute and Frontpage Magazine. His story is heartbreaking and uplifting. Heartbreaking to his Mother… Read More ›
Don't Act Humble
“Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest,… Read More ›
Fellowship With God In Prayer
Years ago I was invited to preach at a college, and my schedule was such that I could not go. They said, “If we send a private airplane for you, can you go?” I said, “Well, if you can do… Read More ›
First, Surrender
I read about a naval battle with Admiral Lord Nelson, commander of the British navy, which defeated the French. The French admiral came on board Lord Nelson’s ship to surrender. He walked up there in all of his regalia, with… Read More ›
All I Want in My Cashew Chicken is More Chicken
We recently moved and we’ve been trying the local eateries. Today I stopped by a Chinese food place and ordered the Cashew Chicken (side note: it comes with fried rice, which explains the odd look on the server’s face when… Read More ›
No Peace Treaty With Sin
I believe one of the strangest verses that ever fell from the lips of Jesus was this: “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword” (Matthew 10:34). That’s… Read More ›
Peace…The Result Of Righteousness
I remember reading about a liberal seminary professor who told his class, “We should never have any enemies or be controversial. There should never be any problems. What we need to do is to follow the example of Jesus.” He… Read More ›
The Good Shepherd
The Lord Jesus is described as a shepherd three times in the New Testament. He is described first of all as the Good Shepherd in John 10:11 when He says, “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth His… Read More ›
Faith for Your Family part two
Part Two Previously we saw that if we are parents, God has placed in our hands—not the preacher’s or the Sunday School teacher’s—the responsibility for training our children in the knowledge of God. We saw that Moses’ parents, Amram and Jochebed, had… Read More ›
Guiding A Child To Repent
When a child disobeys his parents, do you know what that child has done? He has sinned against God. It’s not primarily against a parent that he’s sinned, he’s sinned against God. It’s a direct result of breaking one of… Read More ›
Creative Child Training
Parents are always asking me what they need to teach their children. Some even ask if they are to have a family altar. I believe in having a family altar, but I don’t believe that a family altar is the… Read More ›
The Time To Teach
What is the favorite word of a little toddler other than “no”? The word “why.” Don’t get exasperated when they keep asking why. That’s a God-given instinct. They are little intellectual sponges. Isaiah 28:9-10 says, “Whom shall He teach knowledge?… Read More ›
Suffering For Christ
1 Peter 3:13 says, “And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?” You say, “Oh boy, I love that verse. Nobody can harm me.” Let’s keep reading to the first part of… Read More ›
The Joy Of The Lord Upon A Church
There is nothing sweeter than being part of a church when the joy of the Lord is upon that church. Indeed, there is nothing that makes a church stronger than the joy of the Lord. Oh yes, there will be… Read More ›
God's Word Is A Treasure
Job said, “I have esteemed the words of His mouth more than my necessary food” (Job 23:12b). God’s Word was more important to Job than his food. When this book is as important to you as your physical food, then… Read More ›
Staying Near The Word Of God
How easy it is to be deceived when we are not walking in the light of God’s Word. You’d better keep your knees on the floor and your face in the Word of God in these days in which we… Read More ›
The Devil's Distractions
The devil would love to get us distracted. He knows if he can distract us, he can begin his greater works of discouragement, despair, and a disregard for God. People are getting distracted everywhere. There are women to whom the… Read More ›
You Can't Take It With You
Once there was a man who heard that when you die, you can’t take it with you. So he decided he would at least try. He put all of his money in a big jug with a handle on it… Read More ›
Your Personal Value
If you are godly, you are wealthy. Your personal value is revealed not by money but by godliness. So many times we look at a man’s stocks, bonds, real estate, and possessions, and we say, “He is worth this or… Read More ›
Seeing God
Do you want to know how to see God? Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Get your heart pure and you will see God. I was reading Hebrews 11 and came across… Read More ›
Faith for Your Family
Part One I believe our greatest joy, our greatest privilege, and our greatest responsibility is to be a parent. The night our first son was born, I got down on my knees and prayed, “Oh, God, if I never have… Read More ›
Regeneration…Not Reformation
Have you ever been to a sawmill and seen the workers create planks of wood? I have, and I’ve found it fascinating. They cut down a big tree that may have bumps and knots on it, and it may be… Read More ›
Integrity In The Heart
Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Now what does Jesus mean when He says that? I believe He is addressing the integrity of a person’s heart. The word “heart” in this verse… Read More ›
Meekness Is Not Weakness
Matthew 5:5 says, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” What is meekness? Well, let me tell you what it is not before I tell you what it is. Meekness is not weakness. The word “meek” means… Read More ›
Financially Right With God, Part 2
Many people say, “I wonder why I’m not growing. I wonder why I don’t have more faith. Why is it that I don’t understand the Bible?” Have you ever thought that you need to get right with your finances? You… Read More ›
Financially Right With God, Part 1
The kind of repentance that does not reach the bank account has never reached the heart. Now, you can say all you want about getting right with God, but if you don’t get right with God in your finances, you… Read More ›
When You’re Up To Your Eyeballs in Trouble: Part Two
Part Two What a predicament! The people of Judah faced an enemy alliance marching to destroy them. We looked last time at this dramatic event—God’s people caught in an impossible situation. We saw that the people set their faces first of… Read More ›
The People Of The World
The world has a prince, a philosophy, a purpose, and a people. And Christians are to love these people, but we must understand that these people will not love us. Jesus said, “The children of this world are in their… Read More ›