“Beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” Luke 12:15. The sooner we get over the illusion that more stuff means more happiness, the better off we will be. And then the more able we will be to find the peace and happiness of the true “good […]
“Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6:31. After Jesus’ disciples completed a demanding time of ministry, Jesus encouraged them to rest awhile. Jesus heeded His own advice. After a long, busy day of meeting the needs of the multitudes Jesus sought renewal in prayer with His heavenly Father […]
“So, the Lord said to him, what is that in your hand?” Exodus 4:2. The answer to the question that God asked Moses seems obvious at first. Moses was holding a plain wooden staff. But he would soon learn that this ordinary shepherd’s rod would become a symbol of power and authority to deliver Israel from bondage. So too, […]
“Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15. Dollars given in support of the missionary outreach of the church are dollars well spent. They do more to stem the self-destructive tide of the world than the billions budgeted for foreign aid and the military. Several years ago, a study commissioned […]
“For all things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee.” I Chronicles 29:14. When King David exhorted the people to give willingly for the building of the temple they responded with joyful hearts. Though their offerings of gold and silver went into the structure itself, these gifts were actually being presented […]