Consistency
And when he had sent the multitude away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was alone. Matthew 14: 23 This short verse says a mouthful. There is much that we can learn about successful living by the example that Jesus leads in this scripture. Our…
Our Father
And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy…
It Is Well With My Soul
Tragedy preceded the writing of the words of this hymn and followed closely the composing of the music. The French liner, “S.S. Ville du Havre,” was the most luxurious ship afloat when it sailed from New York in November, 1873. Among her passengers was Mrs. H.G. Spafford of Chicago, making the trip with her four…
Stormy Wind
Stormy wind fulfilling His word. Psalm 148: 8 Did you ever go into the woods late in the afternoon on a day of howling wind and driving rain; and did you ever see a drearier spectacle, or hear drearier sounds? The sough (moaning, whistling or rushing sound as made by the wind in trees …)…
Healthy Relationships
Due to recent current events in the United States, it has caused me to examine how we, as the church, can be more effective in being leaders in the efforts to finding a solution. Whether it be the response to the coronavirus pandemic or the response to the racial unrest that continues to plague the…
A Good Heart
But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. Matthew 13: 8 Matthew 13: 23, Mark 4: 20, Luke 8: 15 Jesus ends this teaching with giving understanding to his disciples on what it takes to have a good heart. While Matthew and Mark stick with the…
Worldly Heart
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: Matthew 13: 7 This is such a short scripture. However, Jesus has much to explain to his disciples. Matthew 13: 22, Mark 4: 18, 19, Luke 8: 14 Once again Jesus is explaining that the seed or word was planted by the…
The Father’s Will
Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. Luke 22: 42 When I was young I had the idea (I am sure I must have heard sermons on this) that I would somehow have to annihilate my own will before I could properly pray to…
Stony Hearts
Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. Matthew 13: 5,6 Jesus, again, expounded on this parable to His disciples after they…
Secret of the Lord
The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him. Psalm 25:14 There are certain secrets of God’s providence He allows His children to learn. Often, however, at least on the surface, His dealings with them appear to be harsh and hidden. Yet faith looks deeper and says, “This is God’s secret. You are…
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