Treasure Chest
The Blessed Person
Psalm 1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree…
Read MoreThe True Meaning of Christmas
Christmas! There is a lot of talk about what it means, or at least what it should mean. Various cultures have developed different traditions surrounding this momentous event. It has certainly become significant to the retailers, since as much as 75% of their annual sales occur at this time. No problem there, as even our…
Read MoreJesus Knocking
The story is told of a child’s sincere faith: A nurse on the pediatric ward, before listening to the little ones’ chests, would plug the stethoscope into their ears and let them listen to their own hearts. Their eyes would always light up with awe, but she never got a response equal to four-year-old David’s…
Read MoreThe Power that Works in Us (Part 2/Conclusion)
“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, … that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith…” (Eph 3:14-17; see also vs 18-21;…
Read MoreThe Power that Works in Us (Part 1)
“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, … that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith…” (Eph 3:14-17; see also vs 18-21;…
Read MoreHow Can I Exchange Emptiness for Fullness? pt. 4 (Conclusion)
Devotional insights on John 4:1-26 . [Jesus said to her] “Woman, you’ve been waiting for such and such a thing to happen. You’ve been waiting till you can get to the mountain so you can draw water. You’ve been waiting till you can get to the well to draw water. I’m telling you something that…
Read MoreChrist, Our Wisdom
I once heard a silly story of two prison inmates who were trying to devise an escape plan. One got a brilliant idea and exclaimed to his friend, “I know, I’ll turn on this flashlight and point the beam over the wall, and you escape by climbing up the beam!” “How stupid,” his friend replied,…
Read MorePraying for Prodigals
A Mother shares the following: For several years I was asking God for help in dealing with my wayward son. We were a leading family in our church and it was most embarrassing for us. In spite of all my praying he seemed to increase his rebellion and reckless escapades. Then I discovered where I…
Read MoreTestimony of Living by Grace
Bill Barnett began his teaching career in Texas. He served as head of the high school Science Department and coached several sports. However, God wanted him in full-time Christian ministry. After finishing seminary, he was called to a church in Alabama. For the past eighteen years, he was a successful pastor… When I was nine…
Read MorePayday Someday – Part 2
What is the difference between the condemnation and damnation of the Great White Throne Judgment and the commendation and praise of the Believer’s Judgment? THE BEMA OR AWARDS SEAT OF CHRIST The first future judgment derives its name from two passages where the term “Judgment or Bema Seat of Christ” appears: “For we Believers will…
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