When the book of Hebrews was written, almost no one could see what really was happening. There was a vast difference in how Heaven viewed God’s people on this earth and how mankind viewed them. Christians were being persecuted everywhere and were seen as enemies of society. Even more amazing was that the Jews condemned God’s children as His enemies. It was…

There are some amazing givers in the body of Christ!  There are those who come and ask things like—“Can I wipe that counter down for you?”  “Can I take the trash out?”  “Can I clean up that mess for you?” There are those who see a need and jump to be the one to fulfill it.  They grab the vacuum cleaner, they…

Sometimes we begin our worship singing these words, “We are standing on holy ground . . .” Have you ever thought of the seriousness of what our hearts proclaim as we come together? To sing these words and then forget the melody they made in our hearts is to rob us of the greatest joy on earth—standing in the presence of God…

So, how do you decide when to put gas in your car?  Do you wait until you’ve got some money, then put in ten bucks worth of gas until you can put in another $10?  Do you wait until you’re near a “cheaper” station and get gas there (with little regard for the exact amount already in your tank)?  Do you start…

There is one thing which our God has never done—He has never told a lie. Because every promise He has ever made is certain, we can build our lives knowing that He has never told a lie and He cannot tell one (Tit. 1:2)! When you read the Bible, just remember that the promises in it are from the One who has…

One of the great parenting examples in the Bible is Eunice, who ensured that from Timothy’s “infancy/childhood” he was taught to know “the Holy Scriptures” (2 Tim. 3:15).  So, how does a parent ensure that his/her child grows up knowing the Scriptures?  There are at least two methods of teaching, and both are equally valid and equally indispensable in the teaching of…

The world envisioned by many is one where every person has the right to do whatever he likes. The philosophy is summed up in these words, “What right does anyone have to tell me what is right or wrong? What right do you have to judge my behavior?” As we look at the world around us, we see the world buying into…

The record of the early church reveals, “On the first day of the week…the disciples came together to break bread” (Acts 20:7).  “What does ‘to break bread’ mean?  Is it, for certain, the Lord’s Supper?” The expression “break bread” was an idiom that denoted the eating of a meal.  Sometimes it is used in the Bible for a common meal, and sometimes…