Growing up in the church, I saw the practical aspect of giving to God financially every Sunday. But it was years later, as an adult, that I learned from the Word of God the doctrinal basis of systematic financial giving to God. Understanding what God’s Word says strengthened my conviction that giving to God by… Continue Reading
We celebrate Reformation Sunday each year on or near October 31, the date in 1517 when Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Martin Luther’s stand set off the final spark to the movement that men like John Wycliffe and John Huss initiated years before, helping… Continue Reading
Do you have a favorite quote posted somewhere to inspire you to be strong, to be confident, to be bold? Well, the Scriptures are filled with powerful truths we can quote to remind us to “…be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might” as Ephesians 6:10 directs. Many of them were… Continue Reading
Have you ever had to accomplish something that was difficult to do on your own? But as soon as others joined you in your goal, then together you were strong enough for the work? In God’s household we are not alone in our service for Him. We can strive together toward that goal. Philippians 1:27:… Continue Reading
God’s willingness and ability to provide go far beyond what we can see by our five senses. Our God is mighty, and in matters great or small, He is there for us. The more we know Him by way of His Word, the more we can believe Him and evidence His power in our lives.… Continue Reading
The Gospels contain a remarkable record of a woman who had a need and who was determined to get it met. She persisted in believing, and she received the desired results. Her example shows the importance of continuing to believe, while actively seeking a solution, when we face a challenge. Let’s read about her in… Continue Reading
Teaching God’s Word to children is rewarding. Everyone benefits! Our children benefit by reaping specific promises of God as they believe them. We, as parents, benefit by seeing our children make wise choices in life based on God’s Word. And God benefits as His Word is made known to the next generation. Let’s consider some… Continue Reading
The Book of Proverbs is full of admonitions and lessons for both parents and children on how to live in the world but not be of the world. One of the key admonitions in Proverbs is to “get wisdom.” Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get… Continue Reading
Aquila and Priscilla are the example God gives of a like-minded married couple believing together to move His Word in the Grace Administration. In Romans 16 Paul sends greetings to this wonderful couple of the first-century Church. Romans 16:3-5: Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: Who have for my life laid down… Continue Reading
In Genesis, God set the foundations for life and for marriage. Time and again, as He was putting the heavens and earth in order, He saw that His handiwork was good. Yet, one thing was not good in God’s eyes—it was not good for the man He created to be alone. Genesis 2:18: And the… Continue Reading