The word “law” seems to be offensive to some folks, especially when used in regard to one’s responsibility toward God.  There are some who approach the Bible with the notion that the Old Testament was a system of “law” (do’s & don’ts), but the New Testament is a system of “love,” without the strong emphasis on laws of do’s and don’ts. Disastrous…

It is important for us to remember that most of our Bible heroes were merely ordinary men (like us) who did extraordinary things because the Almighty God was working on their behalf.  And, rightfully so, most of the Bible heroes recognized that fact. When David courageously went to battle against Goliath, the giant “disdained him…‘Am I a dog, that you come to…

Have you ever known those folks who would start a project but never seem to finish it?  They have a great idea and begin securing all necessary supplies and excitedly start on the work…then the fervor fades and incompletion prevails. Here’s what Paul said to the church of Christ in Philippi – “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has…

Can you picture in your mind the fulfillment of this request of David in Psalm 86 – “Bow down Your ear, O Lord, hear me”?  Can you envision the ear of God bowing down to hear you? Can you picture in your mind the fulfillment of this affirmation of David – “For I cry to You all day long”?  Can you envision…

There are tons (pardon the pun) of weight loss programs out there.  Some make some bold claims, which sound almost too good to be true.  Others seem more down to earth and realistic.  There does not appear to be one program that works for every person, thus the variety of approaches and plans to meet various needs and desires.  Finding the one…

In times of despair and uncertainty, the Psalms offer tremendous comfort and hope.  David had immense confidence in the Lord—for himself and for all the Lord’s faithful.  Meditate on these assurances from Psalm 20: “May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; May He send you help…and strengthen you…; May…

For over 100 years, man has enjoyed color photography and has perfected (until he perfects it even further) the digital, color image.  However, have you noticed how some of the most striking and eye-capturing photos you see today are well-done black and white images?  Wait a minute!  If man has the capability to produce a crisp, vivid, dynamic full-color photo, why would…

Several years back Waylon Jennings sang, “I’ve spent a lifetime looking for you…I was looking for love in all the wrong places, Looking for love in too many faces…”  I know there are a lot of people who go through life like this – (1) looking for love, but (2) looking in the wrong places.  I think Waylon was on to something,…