When we read about Joseph being mistreated by his brothers, we see a man who made the best of a bad situation. When we read about Moses dealing with a nation of complainers, we see a man who made the best of a bad situation. When we read about Elijah facing loneliness and despair, we see a man who made the best of a…

The New Testament places a great emphasis on both what we say and what we do. It is essential for Christians to “talk the talk,” and thus tell others of Jesus Christ and what the gospel requires of them. But, it is equally essential for Christians to “walk the walk,” and thus allow others to see them actually doing those things about which they…

What kind of Christian are you? Once you answer that question, would you ever be able to say to someone else, “I wish you were the kind of Christian that I am”? That may sound bold, but it is precisely what God desires for us to be able to do. Consider the exchange between King Agrippa and the apostle Paul in Acts 26. As was…

We learn from Galatians chapter two that Peter had been chosen especially by the Lord (and was being used especially by the Lord) to take the gospel to the Jews. We also learn that Paul had been chosen especially by the Lord (and was being used especially by the Lord) to take the gospel to the Gentiles (Gal. 2:7-9). That got me to thinking,…

“Holy Father in heaven, I need You! There are so many things going on right now that I’m not even sure what to think sometimes or what I should do in some cases. I realize that I have always needed You, but I believe that I need Your help right now more than ever before! “Loving Father, please help me! Please help me to be…

Viewers of television sitcoms, dramas and reality shows are inundated with all sorts of immorality that is made to appear ordinary, acceptable and even entertaining. There are few things more prevalent on television today than individuals who are not married to each other engaging in sexual activity (whether explicitly depicted or merely implied). What children of God must remember is that people having sex…

Over 140 years ago. Philip P. Bliss penned the words to a beautiful hymn, which should resonate in our hearts and be perceptible in our daily lives. It is so easy today to become absorbed in our culture, in our media and in the cares of this world that we just…forget. We forget who we are. We forget how good we have it. We forget our…

New Testament Christians, of all people, should know how to be wary of things that they hear. In religious settings, we long to be like the Bereans, who sought to verify what they heard before acting upon it (Acts 17:11). We should take that same mindset to everything else in our lives. When we hear something on the news, do we just believe the…