Lessons From The Swallow

“Yes, the sparrow hath found a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even Thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God.” Psalm 84:3 Dear Ones: When the Lord gave the sermon on the mount, he used the illustration of “the fowls of the air”…


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Constraining Love

“For the love of Christ constrains us…” 2 Corinthians 5:14 Dear Ones: In one of the most beautiful words in Scripture, Zephaniah writes:  “The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over thee with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee…


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Reigning In Life By Rejoicing

“‘Rejoice in the Lord always:’ and again, I say, ‘Rejoice.’”  Philippians 4:4 Dear Ones: Many have been the books written on the subject of how to live above life’s difficulties, problems, and suffering.  But nowhere is there a more simple, and yet profound, directive than that used by the Apostle Paul in his letter to…


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The Price Of Pornography

“He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and BY HIS STRIPES we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 Dear Ones: Our enemy, Satan, is not only a murderer, an accuser, but primarily, a deceiver and liar.  Over and over in the Scriptures we see…


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The Perils Of Pornography

“Remove your way far from her, and come not near the door of her house: lest you give your honor to others, and your years unto the cruel.” Proverbs 5:8 Dear Ones: In the book of Daniel, we read concerning “the time of the end,” that “…knowledge shall be increased.” (12:4)  What kind of knowledge…


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Paying One’s Debts

“Then Peter said, ‘Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have, I give to you.’” Acts 3:6 Dear Ones: In the story of Elisha and the widow’s oil, as recorded in 2 Kings 4:7, we discover a most remarkable principle, and certainty, with regard to paying one’s debt.  The story is told…


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