The Bible places great emphasis on the importance of hearing, using the word “hear” over 500 times. Many times it is found in historical references, but when Jesus came He placed special emphasis on the way we hear. Since faith comes by hearing (Rom. 10:17), it is important that we make sure we listen when God’s word is speaking to us, building…

Sometimes in our walk with the Lord we struggle simply because we do not understand the adversity that comes into our lives. It is not that we are about to lose our faith or leave the Lord. It is because we are perplexed about what is happening at the moment. It is remarkable how that at times like this, even the smallest…

One of the attributes of God is that He is the “I AM.” Go back to eternity when there was no universe, and the I AM is there. Go forward to that eternity where the universe is no more, and the I AM is there. David described God’s presence in these two eternities in this way: “Before the mountains were brought forth,…

The name Larry King may not be well known among younger people, but for decades he hosted a nighttime talk show on CNN. He was born in Brooklyn to Orthodox Jewish parents who had immigrated to America. He died Saturday, January 23, and left an estate of over 140 million dollars. He truly was an icon of broadcasting on radio and television,…

Is it possible that we have lost focus in the midst of all the political turmoil seen in the last election? Can you recall a time when so many people felt so strongly about the choice of a new president and the direction each of them would take our nation? Social media has reflected the division in a land envisioned as being…

“The Lord your God is testing you to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and soul” (Deut. 13:3). The most important question is how do I respond to the tests that the Lord sends? If I fail the test, then it makes no difference how fervently I may claim to love the Lord. It makes no…

So many know the first and greatest commandment—to love the Lord God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. A vital question to be answered, “Is there any way I can know that I really do love Him like He wants me to love Him? Has God given me any guidelines to measure my love?” We are so blessed that He…

As you read the New Testament take time to notice how often Paul tells others he is praying for them. He not only prayed for them, but asked that they pray for him (1 Thess. 5:25). It is often in prayer that we see the soul of the one who is praying. This is so obvious in Paul’s prayer for the church…