Sin The fundamental Biblical concept of sin can be summed up in a single word—rebellion. A variety of uses and translations can be found with comparable words and phrases such as transgression, guilt, lawless, to go astray, miss the mark, or to fall away. Ultimately, all sin includes some form of defiance against God and […]

1. ONLY GOD CAN CALM A RAGING SEA. JEHOVAH: “O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee? Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them” (Psalm 89:8-9). JESUS: “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said […]

Faith Christian faith begins with the sense that there is another dimension in your existence, an awareness in your beliefs that there is a force beyond human reasoning. The Biblical definition of faith is very simple: Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot […]

Salvation The paradox of human thinking lies in the reality that we think we are improving ourselves and the world at large. We cling to the belief that by improving things around us we are improving our human nature. But who and what we are requires honest soul searching. Am I good? How good? Is […]

Men who catch animals in Africa for zoos in America say that one of the hardest animals to catch is the ring-tailed monkey. For the Zulu tribe of that continent, however, it’s simple. They’ve been catching this agile little animal with ease for years. The method that the Zulus use is based on knowledge of […]

Tears trickled down Guy’s cheeks. His eyes were red from crying. Pulling his handkerchief from his hip pocket, Guy wiped the tears as he descended the stairs for breakfast. What is wrong with Guy? It is unusual for him to cry. He has experienced many heartaches in life, but he usually doesn’t cry, Lucy thought. […]

Reality TV viewing has become an American pastime. Makeover shows are among the favorites. From beauty and fashion to health and fitness to homes and rooms, makeovers intrigue us. Many makeovers are done because of discontent. Vanity and pride compel a person to undergo procedures to make them more attractive. Other makeovers are done out […]

We had just gone to bed. It was late, dark, and quiet. Suddenly the ringing phone brought me to my feet. Not wanting the children to awaken, I hurried down the hall. Who would be calling so late at night? Did someone need help? Was there an emergency back home? “Hello.” Silence. “Hello,” I repeated. […]

Homecoming is where past and present are united to enjoy a time of reunion and celebration. Did you know that the Bible talks about a unique homecoming? This homecoming will be like no other before it. It will be a time of unbridled joy, plenty of feasting, never-ending peace, an innumerable crowd and this homecoming […]

A friend of mine was traveling on a train when five of the nine in the car began to play cards. They challenged others to play with them, but all declined. Seeing my friend watching, they turned to him and said, “You know how to play. Come, take a turn.” “I did know once, but […]