We need wisdom from God to help us on our journey from earth to heaven. Students in school have to learn to memorize if they hope to excel. Whether it is the symbols of the elements in chemis- try, the names of the bones in the human body, or the chrono- logical sequence of Shakespeare’s…

Stand!ng up for what’s right can make things worse before they get >etter. Like when Moses went to Pharaoh and said it was time to let the people -go. I’m sure the enslaved Israelites were thrilled that someone was sticking up for them. But not for long. Pharaoh’s response was to make their slave labor…

Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Word” (Psalms 119:1). “How can a young (person) keep his way pure? by guarding it with God’s word” (Psalms 119:9). “Receive with meekness the implanted word of God and it will save your soul” (James 1 :21 ). “Faith comes by…

Matthew 6:1-9-24 Where do you store your money on earth? Do you prefer a place-where you know your money is secure? or-one where your possessions are always in danger? 1. Jesus warned not to bank on earth (Matthew 6: 19). 2. Earthly bank deposits are: Material goods-(2 Kings 5:22) Money (Matt. 6:24) -Time -Fame 3.…

Our world is full of sadness and sorrow. Death comes and takes our loved ones. Financial troubles wreck our future plans. Sickness robs us of the idyllic scene we had envisioned for our lives. If we are not disciplined, we let these rob us of a happy life. Jesus knew life would be hard on…

Love is essential for one to be a Christian. So if we are to be a “good” (faithful) Christian then w_e must l~ve Jesus. Jesus said that loving God with all our hearts Is more important than any other commandment (Matthew 22:37-38). Yes, it’s even more important than faith (1 Cor. 13:13). • Jlany claim…

Did you get your exercise today? What if we would walk with the Lord? Walking with the Lord in the Bible means living for the Lord daily. Second Corinthians 4: 16 reminds us to be renewed day by day. We do this by: I. Every day let God-say something to you (Psalm 119: 11, 105;…

There’s an old adage that says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” That may hold true in some situations, but not when you’re –discussin-g the law of God. Familiarity breeds love. It was – because of the psalmist’s daily and day-long contemplation of God’s word that he could exclaim, “O how I love Your law!” And, in turn,…

“In those days John the Baptist came_ in the_ of Judea … “ John’s main message was, “_, for the kingdom of_ is at hand!” “‘Ihe voice of one _ in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths _.’” “Now John himself was clothed in camel’s_, with a leather belt •…

We sometimes spend too much wasted time concerned with whatwe are unable to do, instead ofiooking at the things we CAN do. In at least two separate incidents, Jesus taught the importance of using what we have. He pointed out to the apostles how much “more” the poor widow with two coins gave in comparison…