The Temporary and the Eternal
There are three huge gates that lead into the Cathedral of Milan. Over one gate there is an inscription in marble under a beautiful flower bouquet that says, “The things that please are temporary.” Over the second gate, there is an inscription which says, “The things that disturb us are temporary.” However, over the central […]
The Storm at Sea
Since childhood, we have been familiarized with the account of Jesus stilling the storm on the sea in Mark 4:35-41. This was the Lord’s second year of His personal ministry. Previously, His kinsfolk had tried to lay hold of Him, fearing He was mad (3:19-21, 31-35). Prior to the crossing of the sea, He had […]
The Seed
A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a new CEO. He called all the young executives in his company together. He said, “It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you.” The young executives were shocked, […]
The Salt of the Earth
Matthew 5:13 reads, “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how will it be made salty again? It is good for nothing anymore, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.” Years ago, common salt was such a precious commodity that wars were fought over […]
The Running of the Race
“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it” (1 Corinthians 9:24). In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Paul compares our walk of life as a Christian to one running a race. There are some great lessons to […]
The Race for Eternal Life
Paul compares the life of a Christian to the running of a race in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Some of Paul’s last words were, “I have finished the race” (2 Timothy 4:7). The Hebrew writer says in Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay […]
The Psychology of Nakedness
Psychologists have shown that the human mind constantly translates visual perceptions into a theory of mind; that is, an imagination of the internal state of a person. For example, if I notice someone squinting their eyes and clenching their jaw, I conclude that he must be angry; if she flexes one of the major muscles […]
The Procrastinating Servant
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The Power of the Implanted Word
God’s Word commands us to “receive with meekness the implanted word” after having “put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness” (James 1:21). This “implanted word” we are to receive is “able to save (our) souls” (James 1:21). It is also able to cause us to be born again (1 Peter 1:22-25), set us apart from […]
The Power of Prayer
It would help us to be reminded about what prayer can do. In order to do this, we first need to see the assurance of prayer. It truly avails much (James 5:16). It is heard and answered by God. In 1 John 5:14-15, it says, “This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, […]