This poem by guest writer, M. S. Lowndes, speaks to taking the fragrance of God’s grace everywhere we go. The Fragrance Of Grace We are your children, Lord, Saved by your precious grace And walking in your victory, … Continue reading
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Before this world’s beginning, God had a plan for it. Throughout the course of Old Testament history, some details of that plan were released to the Jews. Released was enough to help them know the existence of God; that He … Continue reading
All Christians believe that the Bible is the Word of God. However, there is a split as to how the Word was transmitted to man. Some Christians believe in a transmission process called the Dictation Theory. Others, the majority of … Continue reading
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12: 2. The above … Continue reading
When weather disasters occur – like the recent Hurricane Arthur that landed on America’s east coast – this question is often asked: Who is responsible – God or Satan? The question assumes that one or the other always directly causes … Continue reading
One Liners 1. Two antennas meet on a roof, fall in love and get married. The ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was excellent. 2. Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar. One says, “I’ve lost my electron.” The other … Continue reading
Faith in Jesus is the only thing that matters. It is only in Him that we are justified as innocent. When faith is placed instead in the law, Mosaic or even God’s Ten Commandments, one falls away from the power … Continue reading
The Bible doesn’t give a specific definition for the law of Christ. However, because we know how the law is fulfilled, we can make an educated guess. Galatians 6: 2 states, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you … Continue reading
There are many who deny that Jesus was born in our sinful flesh. This is believed because God is perfect, His divinity sinless. Consequently, He could only be joined with sinless humanity. This belief is what led to the doctrine … Continue reading
When a compliment is given, it is genuine admiration and/or praise. It is meant to be a benefit to the hearer. When flattery is uttered, it is meant to benefit the speaker. The flatterer, issuing excessive compliments, is looking to … Continue reading
It’s good to have godly sorrow. In fact, believers should naturally and eagerly trade their joy and laughter for it, should it come. That’s because when it does, it’s due to an acknowledgement that an offense, a sin, has been … Continue reading
Once we believe in and accept Jesus as our Savior, our sins are forgiven and placed on Him. That being the case, how does that mesh with Matthew 6: 14, 15? It says that if we don’t forgive others, God … Continue reading
Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 2 Corinthians … Continue reading
Romans 3: 10-12— As it is written [referencing Psalm 14: 2, 3]: There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. We know people seeking God all the … Continue reading
Poet and guest, M. S. Lowndes, writes about trusting God with everything we face in life. Do You Trust Me? Do you trust me When things aren’t going right, When life deals some painful blows, When finances are … Continue reading
When there are claims made and highlights pointed to in our ministries and/or personal witness, sometimes it can come across as “puffing oneself up in words,” which is the definition of boasting. We don’t intend for that to be the … Continue reading
There are three passages of scripture that some have taken to mean that if one person in the household is saved, then all in the household are saved. Let’s take a look to see if that’s true: Acts 11: 13, … Continue reading
“He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty” (KJV). Psalm … Continue reading
In leading someone to Christ, there’s the thought among well-meaning Christians that all the led person has to do is confess that Jesus is Lord and Savior. Their thinking is based on Romans 10: 9, 10— “If you confess with … Continue reading
Originally, Bible Scripture wasn’t divided by chapter and verse. It all ran together. Not hard to imagine how difficult that must have been to locate a passage. Thank God we don’t have to deal with that today. The following is … Continue reading
Dear Diary, Last year, I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive double-pane, energy-efficient kind. But this week I got a call from the contractor who installed them. He complained that his work had been completed a … Continue reading