“If anyone among you …does not bridle his tongue…this one’s religion is useless.” James 1:26. In the New Testament James said that even though a person may claim to be religious, if his religion doesn’t change his life it is worthless. Specifically, if he doesn’t control his tongue, his religion is useless. God doesn’t measure us […]
“I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.” Psalm 119:16. Do you want to know God and do His will? Then read the Bible, taking its message seriously. If you are not yet a member of God’s family, it will show you how to become one. And if you are a Christian, reading […]
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” II Corinthians 5:17. Some people look at the cruelty and inhumanity in our world and conclude that there cannot be a loving God. A better perspective, however, might be to think about how bad the world would be if God really didn’t exist. The evil and cruelty […]
“The grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant…” I Timothy 1:12-17. Charles Dickens’ novel A Christmas Carol was released on this day in 1843 and has never been out of print. “Scrooge” is radically changed one Christmas Eve, into a generous and happy man. Dickens’ story captures the universal longing for inner peace. The apostle Paul […]
“…we rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4. Everything that happens in our lives, whether good or bad, can be used of the Lord to make known His will and the magnitude of His grace. This is truly encouraging, for all of us would […]