Introduction Considered in the light of Old Testament usage, a reference to the filling of the Spirit may bring to mind the mighty feats of Samson. The Bible says that “a young lion roared against him; and the Spirit came mightily upon him.” As easily as another man might tear the tender body of a…
Our closest relatives sweeten our joys and sustain us in difficult times. Sometimes, though, living with others creates a smothered feeling and a longing to escape. Humorist Erma Bombeck entitled one of her books Family: The Ties That Bind—and Gag! If this joke hits too close to home, then perhaps my family needs to revisit…
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of…
“For God so loved [the people of the Central African Republic] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in—you guessed it—Central Africa. Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the…
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that…
“For God so loved [the people of Canada] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Canada consists of 10 provinces and three territories. It occupies a huge section of the North American continent. Its territory stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific…
I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already made clean by the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and…
“For God so loved [the people of Cameroon] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Republic of Cameroon is a country in Central Africa. Nigeria, Chad, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo are bordering…
“Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will…
INTRODUCTION Needing a flight reservation for an upcoming business trip, Dalton picked up his office phone to make a toll-free call. Wrong number. The recorded voice of a sensuous woman offered the services of “girls who know how to have a good time.” When this very thing had happened one afternoon about six months ago,…
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