For Thy Name’s Sake September 24, 2011 “For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.” (Psalm 31:3) In this psalm of misery and mercy, we see David’s testimony. “In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in […]

Follow the Leader November 4, 2011 “Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:…).” (Philippians 3:17-18) Godly leaders […]

Fellowship October 23, 2011 “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42) Much goes on in Christian churches today under the name of “fellowship.” Usually this consists of coffee and donuts, or church socials, or sports. As delightful as these functions may be, […]

Even As Christ October 8, 2011 “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” (Ephesians 5:25) Much has been said in recent years regarding family roles and responsibilities. Suffice it to say that many either misapply or ignore what the Bible has to say. Perhaps the clearest […]

Dogs and Dangers September 29, 2011 “Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.” (Philippians 3:2) Although our salvation is secure, Paul alerts us to the possibility that we can be spoiled (Colossians 2:8), our faith can be shipwrecked (1 Timothy 1:19), and we can fall from our own “stedfastness” (2 Peter […]

Faith, Self Defined December 19, 2011 “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them.” (Hebrews 11:13) Some have struggled with the word faith, desiring a succinct definition of it, but nowhere in Scripture does a working definition of faith […]

Everything We Need February 8, 2012 “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.” (2 Peter 1:3) In His wisdom and grace, God has seen to it that we have everything we need […]