April 3 The Lamb of God—Your Substitute “Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our… Read More ›
Christianity
The Resurrection– No Room for Neutrality
APRIL 2 “He is not here: for He is risen.” – Matthew 28:6 It is a disturbing truth that Jesus Christ literally came out of the grave. You just can’t be neutral about the resurrection. If you are a thinking… Read More ›
The Only One Who Conquered Death
April 1 “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” – 1 Corinthians 15:55 Harry Houdini was an escape artist. They tried all kinds of ways to keep Harry Houdini locked up. They would bury him… Read More ›
The Only One Who Ever Chose to Die
MARCH 31 “I am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 Did you know that there has only been one person who ever chose to die? Only one. “Oh,” you say, “Suicide… Read More ›
Peace with God—Because of the Cross
MARCH 30 “… having made peace through the blood of His cross.” – Colossians 1:20 How can a cross bring peace if Jesus is the One hanging there? At the cross, wickedness was not appeased. Wickedness was confronted. At the… Read More ›
Jesus in All Sixty-Six
MARCH 28 “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5 The thing I love about the Old… Read More ›
The Recipe for Misery
MARCH 27 “…remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Acts 20:35 Unhappiness comes from mirrors. Happiness comes from windows. If you want to be miserable, then think… Read More ›
Over Our Heads But Under His Feet
MARCH 26 “For He hath put all things under His feet. . .” – 1 Corinthians 15:27 Praise God! The story has a happy ending! He is risen! Jesus is sitting at the right hand of God at this very… Read More ›
Virtual Reality
March 25 “We are buried with Him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” – Romans 6:4… Read More ›
Reluctance Toward a Quiet Time
March 24 “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” – Psalm 66:18 Do you know what a quiet time is? It is fellowship with a holy God. The reason some folks don’t have a… Read More ›
Intimately Known By God
March 23 “. . . the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” – Matthew 10:30 The Lord sees you. He knows all about you. And I guarantee you on the authority of the Word of God that He… Read More ›
The Must Read Interview With God: What Is The Gospel?
Man: Lord what is the Gospel? God: I love you Man: Could You be a little more specific Lord? God: I love man; despite man’s sin against Me. Despite the heinous acts committed, crimes committed, man’s defiance and outright disobedience… Read More ›
Your Sweetheart for Life
MARCH 21 “For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh.” – Matthew 19:5 Today’s message is for the men…If you don’t love your wife now… Read More ›
Making a Covenant with Your Eyes
MARCH 20 “My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.” – Psalm 57:7 When I was in college, I kept a motto on my desk that said, “He who would not fall… Read More ›
So-Called ‘Christian’ Abortionist Willie Parker: ‘get over the love affair with fetuses’
Publishers Note: There is no such thing as a ‘Christian abortionist’ – one simply cannot be a Christian and willingly murder innocent life. Whatever you name them; baby, fetus etc. does not matter – this is a human life that… Read More ›
You Supply the Will, God Supplies the Power
MARCH 19 “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.” – James 4:17 Are you one of those people who believes “Put off until tomorrow what you could be doing today”?… Read More ›
Understanding Kingdom Prayer, part II
Praising is prayer as well as it is declaring promises. We commune with God (prayer), in part, by praising His holy name and lavishing honor, glory, and love toward Him with thanksgiving. We speak the promises (declaration) in the face… Read More ›
Six Things I Hate
1. Wisest Kid Commercials. Really? Now adults are so pathetic that we can’t even pick out something for lunch or dinner? Someone, somewhere needs to put a stop to this cultural craze that has us believing that younger is wiser. … Read More ›
Wait…and Listen for God to Speak to You
MARCH 18 “The voice of the Lord isupon the waters: the God of glory thundereth.” – Psalm 29:3 Some people think it’s a waste of time to simply sit at God’s feet and listen. It is not a waste of… Read More ›
What Happens When You Worry
MARCH 17 “Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 What happens when you worry? You bring tomorrow’s difficulty into today. God didn’t give you grace for tomorrow’s difficulties. He only gives you… Read More ›
Equal Parts of Difficulty and Grace
MARCH 16 “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.” – Matthew 6:34 In the crucible of His wisdom and the ecology of His grace, God has ordered some trouble… Read More ›
Pass Along the Gift of Laughter
MARCH 14 “Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.” – Psalm 32:11 A merry heart is the ability to capture and enjoy those wonderful times of life… Read More ›
Don’t Forget to Wear It!
MARCH 13 “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” – Proverbs 15:13 What is a smile? Someone once wrote: “A smile costs nothing, but creates much good. It enriches those who receive it without impoverishing those who give it away…. Read More ›
86,000 Seconds Each Day
MARCH 12 “My times are in Thy hand.” – Psalm 31:15 God’s great gift to you is Jesus. His second greatest gift is time. Every second we have life is a gift from God. Has it ever occurred to you… Read More ›
Two Funerals, One Wedding
MARCH 11 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it.” – Ephesians 5:25 Do you know what most marriages need? Two funerals and one wedding where both the husband and the wife… Read More ›
“Headship” and Equality Between Men and Women
MARCH 10 “Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” – Ephesians 5:21 First Corinthians 11:3 says, “The head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ… Read More ›
The Book That Reads You
MARCH 9 “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out!” – Romans 11:33 We must guard ourselves against lowering the standard of God’s… Read More ›
Yes—He knows Your Name
MARCH 7 “I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” – Psalm 139:14 Ever feel like the little girl who was endeavoring to pray what we… Read More ›
God Is in the Restoration Business
MARCH 6 “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten.” – Joel 2:25 Hosea had a wife whose name was Gomer. She not only committed immorality, but she finally ended up as a prostitute on… Read More ›
You Are Born to Win!
MARCH 5 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” – 1 Peter 5:8 When you were born again you were born to win! Your new birth in… Read More ›