In more than one way, Jesus understood what it meant to be alone.  He experienced being “alone” when He was not really alone, and He experienced being “alone” when He was completely alone.  Consider what we can learn from His “alone time.” In the first place, Jesus made it a habit in His life to find time to be alone.  But, in…

These thoughts were penned by Jessie Brown Pounds in 1887, but the passing of years has not left these words without meaning and application in our lives today.  Rewritten in the form of questions, meditate on each of these and reflect on the responsibility that each answer brings to our lives. “Is the name of the Savior precious to you?” “Has His…

Isn’t it just that red fluid that is circulating through the body?  From a simplified physical point of view, that might suffice as an answer for a three-year-old child.  But having an understanding of blood, especially the spiritual significance that the Bible gives to it, can enhance our appreciation for God’s eternal scheme and deepen our love for the Lord. As the…

It is quite remarkable that “the thief on the cross” is still presented by people today as purported Biblical evidence that one does not really have to be baptized to be saved.  Denominations have been making this argument for years, but the truth is that the Bible does not teach or support such a conclusion. In reality, the thief on the cross…

There are hundreds of congregations in this nation who have a full-time man, paid by the church, working with their youth group.  In fact, there are several larger congregations who actually have more than one man working with their young people.  Have you ever stopped to wonder why?  Why pay someone whose sole purpose is to “work with kids”? There are hundreds…

Of the many descriptions of heaven in the Bible, one of my favorites is the promise of rest. Hebrews 4 is one of those passages that speaks of a rest that awaits, but for whom is it awaiting? The context of Hebrews 3-4 is a reminder to the Jewish readers of the failings of the children of Israel to enter the rest…

Sometimes we may read passage like some of these below and think to ourselves, “Of course, we should be thankful. I am very thankful for all that God has done for me.” But, are these verses talking about being thankful? Is it enough just to be thankful? Think about the thrust of these words: “And whatever you do in word or deed,…

“Is he faithful?”  Within a congregation of the Lord’s church, this question is sometimes asked concerning various members.  The question being asked is not, “Is he a faithful husband?” or “Is he a faithful teacher of the word of God?”  The question is, “Is he a faithful Christian?” How are we to determine that?  The Bible clearly teaches that “…the Lord does…