God sent Jesus first to the Jews, who—for the most part—knew Him not. Then God gave the message to the Gentiles. These non-Jewish people developed an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and became adopted children into God’s family. That should have made the non-believing Jews jealous! I have a sweet…
“His Eye is on The Sparrow” was written by Civilla D. Martin in 1905 and originally titled “Why Should I Feel Discouraged.” Either title gives us hope. You have a reason to sing, so sing praise to His name today. We know He watches us. 1 Why should I feel…
There is so much chaos and anger and backbiting in the world today. We might be tempted to look heavenward and ask God, “Do You care at all?” We don’t need to wonder. Absolutely He cares. He loves mankind—every single member, regardless of his/her behavior. But you know what else?…
Has anyone ever belittled you for your Christian faith? One day many years ago, my mom and I talked about how Christians are ridiculed, and she said with a smile and shrug, “Well, if no one ever tells us to keep Jesus to ourselves, we must not be speaking His…
See how simple it is to be transformed from death to life? Believe that Jesus rose from the dead and proclaim it aloud that HE is LORD and you are saved. Saved from eternal damnation. Saved from walking this world in your own feeble strength and wisdom. Saved from the…
Christ coming out of that grave shattered sin and death forevermore. His resurrection destroyed the law. Oh, the law served a purpose—it told people right from wrong. We all need to know what God views as right and wrong, because we need a standard to live by or lawlessness prevails.…
HYMN DAY! When we’ve found Christ, we’ve found our All. “I’ve Found a Friend, O Such a Friend” by James G. Small says it well—From Him who loves me now so well what power my soul can sever? Shall life or death or earth or hell? No, I am His…
In a lot of ways, this world is a mess. And do you know why? Because of sin, that’s why. I realize “sin” is a word that makes people uncomfortable or irritable or outright defensive, but it has to be said. Because until we recognize our sinful state, we cannot…
Do you ever weep when you pray for the lost? When I was younger, I was pretty stiff upper-lipped (that’s how my mom phrased it). Even though I felt things deeply, I kept a rein on my emotions and didn’t let my inner hurt or anguish show. Not anymore. Four…
How sad when people choose religion over relationship. Obviously, if people follow a religion, they’re seeking fulfillment; they’re searching for meaning in life. But they won’t find it in a man-made list of foods to eat or words to say or duties to perform. The only filler for that empty…
