Providence, War and Gospel Mission
In Matthew 24:14, Jesus said, “This gospel must first be preached throughout the world and then shall the end come.” Since Christ charged His disciples with the Great Commission, He has decreed ways to...
The God Who sees, Who hears, Who cares
“Grief has an eloquent voice when mercy is the listener.” CH Spurgeon “And the Angel of the Lord said to her: ‘Behold, you are with child, and you shall bear a son. You shall...
A Folly & A Shame
“He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.” – Proverbs 18:13 I had planned to write a Thanksgiving blog post since we will be celebrating my favorite...
The Power of the Tongue
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” Proverbs 18:21 When I was in Bible College back in the mid-seventies, there was an old time evangelist who frequently preached in the church...
The Battleground of the Gospel
Few, if any, biblical subjects have more rivals than the gospel of Jesus Christ. The nature of its message has incurred legions of adversaries. By virtue of its exclusivity alone, not a few men...
Let Me Be a Woman
“Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 Let Me Be a Woman is the title of a book written by missionary...
Love for a Lifetime
THE BEAUTY OF A MARRIAGE THAT ENDURES “…rejoice in the wife of your youth…” Proverbs 5:18 I can hardly believe that forty years ago today I was preparing for one of the most exciting...
Suffering & the Glory of God
“For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. Therefore we do not lose heart… For our light affliction,...
Fear or Faith
“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Psalm 56:3 It is the eve of an anticipated and yet, dreaded event in our family. Tomorrow something will take place that has been talked...
The Greatest of These
“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” I Corinthians 13:13 This is the time of year when our attention turns to hearts, flowers, chocolate, and lots...