“For the preaching of the cross…unto us who are saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 Dear Ones: How is the preaching of the cross…the power of God? And how does the answer to this question affect us where we live, for as long as we live, on this earth? Christianity is…
“…and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:6 Dear Ones: Many are the examples and expressions of love that we see in our world, from that of a mother towards her child, to the love of a spouse, a relative, or a friend. Most of these expressions have their…
“…I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him.” Isaiah 51:2 Dear Ones: It is very easy in our world to lose our point of reference for the answers to our existence, purpose, and power. For Israel as a nation it was no different. And so, to her the admonition would come: “Look unto…
“Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth over before you into Jordan.” Joshua 3:11 Dear Ones: In God’s dealings with us, He never begins with our ideas or ways. Why? First of all, He is God. Secondly, He is all-wise. Thirdly, He is love, and all that He does…
“And ye are complete in Him…” Colossians 2:10 Dear Ones: True Christianity is a curious business, because it begins at the end. Though the gospel was evident after the fall of man, and preached unto Abraham, yet the finality, and realization of the message did not occur until Jesus uttered those pivotal words on the…
“…that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.” Psalm 27:4 Dear Ones: Not long ago I saw a beautiful photo that an acquaintance had taken of a male woodduck. The brilliant colors and the…
“I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:17 Dear Ones: The Apostle Paul makes a most wonderful, and extraordinary statement to the believers in Philippi: “…For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.” (2:13) Why does…
“That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you.” 1 John 1:3 Dear Ones: Christianity is NOT a set of “do’s” and “don’t’s.” It is rather a revelation and realization of receiving from heaven in order to give. When the Lord Jesus was teaching His disciples to pray, He told them to pray: …
“For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty and floods upon the dry ground.” Isaiah 44:2 Dear Ones: There are several illustrations in the Bible that the Lord uses to speak to us of fullness. For example, in Psalm 104:16, we read: “The trees of the Lord are full of sap.” In Psalm…
“You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you…” John 15:16 It was to an imperfect, and problem riddled people, that God, through Isaiah the prophet would say: “But thou, Israel, art my servant…I have chosen you, and not cast you away…Fear not, for I am with you.” (Is. 41:8,10,11) It would…