Treasure Chest

A very wonderful possibility opens up before us in a consideration of the nature of the Victorious Life… Practical Experience Will you permit me to bear a personal testimony? During the first World War, while serving with the Medical Corps, I became conscious of a great need in my life, for a more consistent testimony…

When my family had lunch at a Chinese restaurant a while back, we were given a placemat that featured the Chinese Zodiac. (This system differs from the western version of astrology that designates the month of a person’s birth as their “sign,” with a corresponding symbol, e.g., July 23 – August 22 – “Leo,” =…

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of…

The Hatfield-McCoy Feud is a part of American folklore that has come to symbolize a long-standing cycle of conflict. This feud was a decades-long, violent conflict between two extended Appalachian families in the late 19th century. An episode of this sad story from 1882 involved Johnse Hatfield and Rosanna McCoy attempting to elope. Ellison Hatfield…

Oswald Chambers has observed that, “All heaven is interested in the cross of Christ, all hell is terribly afraid of it, while men are the only beings who more or less ignore its meaning.” Instead of ignoring its meaning, let’s continue to explore the profound implications of the Cross. When the Lord Jesus resolutely set…

In part two we examined the truths of Romans 6:6-14. Believers are to know that our old man was crucified with Christ, and that we are set free from the authority of sin. Reckoning this spiritual fact as personally true, we have the moral freedom to walk “in newness of life.” However, some who value…

Dimension 2: THE CROSS IS OUR MEANS OF RENEWAL. Not only has Christ died for us, but believers have died with Christ! This is like the width of the Cross–it reaches every aspect of our nature. When I first learned about this I wondered, How could I have died with Christ 2,000 years ago, when…

Stoney Creek, Ontario has a distinctive Christian symbol adorning the ridge above it. Looking over the city is a cross. Lined with lights, its presence is very noticeable at night. To many, it is just a religious monument or community landmark; to those who know Christ, it symbolizes God’s redemptive love in Christ. Since this…

Many consider pride to be the root sin. If so, then humility is the primary condition for us to qualify for God’s spiritual blessings. Christ’s wonderful invitation to abundant life includes this core value of humility:”Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke…

Our family used to live a short drive north of Niagara Falls. This awesome sight is one of the major tourist attractions of North America. The Niagara River flows over the American Falls and, on the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls. They rate as the third greatest in the world in the power and volume…