Sometimes one of life’s greatest lessons can be found in places where we would not think they could be found. There is a simple song which has been sung by children for at least sixty years which has profound truth. In reality, while it may be thought of as a children’s song, those who are older would truly profit if they thought…

There are some people who are very good at giving directions—they can tell you where something is and how to get there.  Thankfully, we have a God who is “perfect in knowledge” (Job 37:16), for “His way is perfect” (Psa. 18:30).  When He tells us where something is and how to get there (especially the most important directions of all, which concern…

It is probably a sure assumption that most people like having some assurances about the choices they make. When we face big decisions, there are times when we linger longer in deciding because of a lack of assurances about the outcome. As Christians, we have access to heavenly and secure assurances about this life and the life to come. There are several…

The sixth chapter of John records that day when the tide of popularity turned against our Lord. That first year of the public preaching of Jesus was characterized by multitudes following Him. John shows just how popular He had become, and early in this chapter we read that they were about to take Him by force and make Him their king. Think…

When one is baptized into Christ and becomes a Christian, he begins a new life (Rom. 6:4), in which he is to set aside those things of his old way of life (2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 4:22) and excitedly pursue his new life in Christ and his new relationship with his Savior and Lord.  Jesus summarized His expectations and made this promise,…

A lot can happen from generation to generation. “There arose another generation after them who did not know the LORD, nor yet the work which He had done for Israel” (Judg. 2:10). Before this forgetful generation, there was the conquering generation who took the land of Canaan with the help of God. Before them, there was an “evil generation” that did not…

Sometimes when we are looking for help, we look in the wrong places to find it. Then, when we get to the right place, we look in the wrong “cupboard” to find it. Think about how often this applies when we are seeking help to improve our marriages. The tendency is to go talk to a friend without considering if that friend…

It probably does not happen as often in real life as it does in the movies (or at least, let’s hope not).  Unbeknownst to the passengers, something happens to the pilot midflight and an announcement comes over the speakers in the cabin, “Is there a pilot on board?”  At that moment, there is a desperate need for someone who can fly and…