House to House Heart to Heart The Bible is every man’s book. To know the Bible and to handle it correctly is one of the greatest accomplishments within the reach of any person. One may know English, astronomy, literature, music, sociology, and philosophy, but if one does not know the Bible, one has failed in…
Bob Prichard Grace “God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense,” is His unmerited I gift of salvation, and it is central to the gospel of- Christ. Justice calls for the punishment of all men because “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23}-. But God, because of His love for mankind, chooses…
The Greatest Purchase John Wanamaker was born in 1838 and died in 1922. He owned a department store and served as Postmaster General under President Benjamin Harrison. He was a wealthy man, but he made a surprising statement about his greatest purchase. When he was eleven years old, he bought a Bible and read it.…
Have you ever stood in the ocean when the waves are rolling in? If you are not prepared .and standing with your feet firmly set, the waves can easily knock you down. The Bible uses this -idea of “standing firm” and “holding fast” when describing how we need to be living our lives. The term…
How Deep the Father’s Love (Lyrics By: Stuart Townsend) How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make-a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss; The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the chosen One, Bring many…
No rocket scientist is needed here to explain that we are living in challenging times. Many of us are not accustomed to adversity, at least not openly. Human nature, for the most part, is to prefer for things running smoothly, no hitches, no glitches. Roll with the flow, but some things are beyond our control.…
A father was watching his young son struggle to lift a heavy rock. The little fellow grunted and strained, but couldn’t move it. The father said, “Son, are you sure you are using all your strength ?”-The exhausted boy said, “Yes, 1 am I” The father replied, “No, you are not. You haven’t asked me…
1. Do not live for the approval of others (Galatians 1:10). 2. You are not defined by your past (Ga- latians 2:20). 3. Your worth is in Christ, not your job or education (Galatians 3:27). 4. You are no longer a slave; you are now a child of God (Galatians 4:7). 5. Do not be…
• “Walk while you have the light” (John 12:35) • “Walk in-the steps of faith” (Rom. 4:12) • “wa1k in newness of life” (Rom. 6:4) • “walk … according to the Spirit” (Rom. 8:1) • “walk properly” (_Rom. 13:13) • “as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk” (1 Cor. 7:17) •…
The great apostle and evangelist, Peter did some amazing things in his preaching career. In Acts 2, he delivered the first gospel sermon after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension. Acts 2:41 records that an astounding number responded to this and were baptized into Christ-almost 3,0001 Peter continued preaching even though arrested several times, beaten, and threatened…