Remembering Our Spiritual & Political Heritage That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God (Ps. 78:7). "The Bible is the rock upon which our Republic rests."
My Salvation is About Him Those who trust in themselves are foolish” (Prov 28:26). Imagine saying at the cross, "Great work, Jesus. Sorry you couldn't finish it. I'll take up the slack."
Why Pray? Men always ought to pray and not lose heart (Luke 18:1). If God knows what we need before we ask Him, why should we even bother to pray?
A Breath of Fresh Air Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today (Hebrews 3:13). How many people need the fresh oxygen of an encouraging word or a helping, loving hand?
Staying in Step Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? (Amos 3:3). People who know told me I couldn't walk my dog off-leash anymore, because I was letting him run wild.
Unfulfilled Expectations He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy (2 Kings 5:1). We can imagine how horrible leprosy was for Naaman—he had power and victory in everything but health.
God's Leader Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him (2 Kings 23:25). What type of person does God raise up when a nation becomes synonymous with idol worship and sin?
God's Time With the Lord one day is as a thousand years (2 Pet. 3:8). We understand time as a constant, linear progression but God sees time without boundaries, limits, or schedules.
Begin a Study of the Psalms Blessed is the man that... (Ps. 1:1). The key to the blessings of God begins with three negatives...
The Struggle Against Worldliness Do not be conformed to this world (Rom. 12:2). As Lewis said, "Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in; aim at earth and you will get neither."
Back in the Ring for Another Round Encourage one another daily (Heb.3:13). People all around are ready to go down for the count. Thankfully, Barnabas shows what an encourager looks like.
I Need Patience... Now! Encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone (1 Thess. 5:14). The more we love, the more patience we have. The more patience, the more we love.
Don't Waste Your Cancer Christ redeemed us... by becoming a curse for us (Gal. 3:13). You waste your cancer if you think beating it means staying alive rather than cherishing Christ.
A Challenge for Fathers Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders (Prov. 31:23). If there’s going to be music in marriage, dad has to be the leader of the band.