Lessons in the Storm
But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they…
Read MoreFaith in God and Liberty
“…where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” (2 Corinthians 3:17) The word “LIBERTY” is on all U.S. coins. Additionally, President Eisenhower signed a resolution in 1955 mandating “In God We Trust” on all U.S. currency. Charles Bennett (D-Fla), the bill’s author, said, “In these days when imperialistic and materialistic communism seeks to…
Read MoreThe Golden Rule for Leaders
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them:” (Matthew 7:12) Cities across America are in deep trouble. Police officers are leaving their departments for others or leaving the job altogether. Many people do not want to be police. Others remain on the job but do…
Read MoreA Weapon Against Temptation
“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.…
Read MoreGod Honors Obedience
“…them that honour me I will honour,” (1 Sam 2:30) Abraham and Sarah had a son, Isaac. This birth was a miracle since both were older and Sarah could not have children. Years later, when Isaac was older, God told Abraham, “Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee…
Read MoreHelp for America
“…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16) In 1 Samuel 4, we see how the Philistines beat Israel in a battle: “…and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men.” (1 Samuel 4:2) The leaders in Israel did not know how this could have happened: “Wherefore…
Read MoreReceiving and Giving
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:31-32) When you receive Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, your sin debt is…
Read MoreIn the Beginning
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) During Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing, Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn asked her to define a woman. The judge replied, “I’m not a biologist” (Dastagir, paragraph 2). Reference: Dastagir, A. (2022) Marsha Blackburn asked Ketanji Brown Jackson to define ‘woman.”…
Read MoreJesus’ Descent from Abraham
“Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:…
Read MoreBad People Saved, Religious People Lost
“But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go,…
Read MoreHating Sin, Loving Sinners
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge:” (Hosea 4:6) Can you name all the Ten Commandments? If not, here they are in the paraphrased form: 1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image. 3. Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD…
Read MoreThe Temptation of Power
“…power belongeth unto God.” (Psalm 62:11) Before Jesus started His public ministry, He fasted in the desert for forty days, during which time the devil tempted Him in various ways. One of these was the temptation of power: “And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of…
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