A Time for Renewal
Spring is a beautiful time for renewal. As the earth is rejuvenating itself, it may be time for you to consider the same. Romans 12:1-2 says, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, […]
Words Are Goads
Solomon said, “The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd” (Ecclesiastes 12:11). A “goad” is a sharp stick, used to control an animal. Metaphorically, words persuade or stimulate us, usually to do good or do evil. We preach and warn people to […]
Learning Nothing From a Miracle
The high priest and his associates, the Sadducees, have arrested the twelve apostles (Acts 5:17-18), but they were to learn that a Higher Power than they could release those whom they had imprisoned. An angel came that night, opened the doors to the prison, and instructed the apostles to go to the temple and preach. […]
“Let Him Deny Himself”
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me’” (Matthew 16:24). Disciples are followers. In going to the cross, Jesus was denying Himself and suffering for the will of the Father. If anyone will be the Lord’s disciple, they […]
