Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 1 Timothy 1:13 It has become one of the defining words of our day. Since the events of September 11, 2001, the
Read more →Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son. No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also. 1 John 2:22–23 By its very
Read more →For Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 Every American should be profoundly thankful for the great opportunities we have in this country—the most prosperous, powerful, and peaceful
Read more →Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 In today’s world, it is safe to say that most people are ignorant as to the origin and nature of Satan. We would
Read more →“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” Luke 2:11–12 (NKJV) I’ve probably heard
Read more →For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 Top athletes from all over converge in the Olympics to compete for the gold, silver, and bronze medals
Read more →“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room
Read more →“Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob Me. But you ask, ‘How are we robbing You?’ In tithes and offerings.” Malachi 3:8 It is easy for all of us to point the finger of accusation at corporate executives who have exploited and plundered their company’s
Read more →“Put this money to work,” he said, “until I come back.” Luke 19:13b Many people are surprised to read about God in economic terms, much less in the terms of capitalism. They do not associate God with business in any way, shape, or form. He is God
Read more →“You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.” Genesis 2:16b–17 The true and living God delights in blessing and
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