People in the first century were no different than people are in the twenty-first century. Everyone needs the Lord! When Jesus saw the multitudes of people “weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd,” He was “moved with compassion for them” (Matt. 9:36). He told His disciples that people everywhere needed the Great Shepherd, and then He told them to pray. Pay…
Oh wait! I didn’t give you his full name yet! His full name has everything to do with where he lives. You know his name, right? He’s Oscar the Grouch. And you know where he lives–in a trash can! How apropos for a Grouch to live in a trash can! Why is he named “the Grouch”? According to muppet.wikia.com (yes, that’s real),…
The title of this article is the heading for Psalm 3 in the New King James Version. Does that title (“The Lord helps His troubled people”) captivate you? Living in our current social climate, do you have any interest in the Lord’s help? Read these words, as if they are your own. “Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are…
I’m thankful for babies crying in worship on Sunday mornings, because that means their parents brought them to church that morning. I’m thankful for babies crying in worship on Sunday evenings, because that means their parents brought them to church that evening. I’m thankful for parents who bring their kids to Bible class on Sunday morning and Wednesday nights (starting especially in…
The recurring accusations of sexual misconduct that are flooding our media reports reflect how sick our society has become. One day it’s the report of a teacher’s sexual relationship with a student, then the next day it’s yet another high-profile, celebrity-type who is being accused of inappropriate sexual behavior. Stunned reactions sweep through themedia and the masses. But, has anyone backed away…
The Bible has a whole chapter about love (1 Cor. 13). The Bible has a whole chapter about faith (Heb. 11). The Bible has a whole chapter about hope–do you know which chapter it is? It is longer than the chapter about love and the chapter about faith combined. It is found in First Corinthians 15–what most Bible students might refer to…
Regardless of what shape your marriage is in, it can probably use some work. There are some “simple” things that you need to DO and “simple” things you need to STOP doing. DO: Talk to (not at) your spouse. Listen (actively) to your spouse. Pray. Read the Bible. Spend time together–while relaxing and on set dates. Be humble. Focus on his/her needs and…
When Israel came to the border of the Promised Land, the ten spies returned with a negative report about the land and “discouraged” the hearts of the people (Deut. 1:28). As a result, the people wandered in the wilderness for 40 years and died off. After almost 40 years, the tribes of Reuben and Gad sought to settle on the east side…