When a college basketball coach for men has the after-game interview, one of his favorite phrases is “˜no doubt about it”™. He is certain of his facts about the game and his players and even of the opposing team. As followers of Christ we also can say, “˜no doubt about it”™, we are certain of […]
As you celebrate New Year”™s Eve”¦as you ring out the old and ring in the new year”¦praise the Lord God. (Amplified) Luke 1:68 “Blessed (praised and extolled and thanked) be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has come and brought deliverance and redemption to His people!” What a way to end 2008 and […]
A good mystery story draws attention to the clues which are slowly revealed, facts are stated in such a way as to give misleading information (a red herring). Slowly the facts are given which lead to the one “˜who done it”™. God”™s mysteries are slowly revealed as His word is read; however, to have a […]
Fear! Fear of the future. A new year is a few days away. So many things are happening in the world over which governments have no control. People are held hostage by their fears: the fear of world-wide economics crisis, fear of terrorists who strike wherever they so choose, fear of what is politically correct […]
If you were unable to speak to be heard for almost a year, then one day you suddenly could speak again”¦what would your first words be? Would your words tumble out of a store-house of bitterness, or of condemnation, or would they be words of joy ““ that you had regained your freedom to speak? […]
Jesus ! He saves His people from their sins! Jesus! Immanuel ~ God with us! Jesus! Is He your Savior? Then Rejoice! (NASB) John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not […]
Anticipation of Christmas tomorrow”¦as Mary and Joseph anticipated the birth of Jesus”¦may we anticipate the blessing of why Jesus came into this world, the Son of God Who stooped to become the Son of Man. (NASB) John 1:1-5 “IN THE beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. […]
A birth is to be one of joy and celebration”¦just as we anticipate this Christmas”¦to be one of joy and celebration. Elizabeth had had her baby boy and it was time to circumcise him. It was the day of joy and celebration and it was time to name him. Remember, Zacharias was mute and had […]
Luke 1:59-60 “And it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to call him Zacharias, after his father. 60 But his mother answered and said, “˜no indeed; but he shall be called John.”™” God had given definite instructions to Elizabeth from her husband Zacharias (Luke 1:13 […]
The number one best seller is the Bible. There are people who are working to translate the Bible into the known languages of various cultures throughout our world. There are many translations available in book stores throughout the United States. Secular as well as Christian book stores have Bibles to sell. Owning a Bible is […]