The Byram River in Greenwich, Connecticut, at the crest was running twelve _to fifteen feet deep. A family picnicking at the edge watched m horror as their two-year-old daughter fell into the water. Her 23-year-old mother, who could not swim and was horrified by water, jumped in and pulled her little girl to safety. The…

“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a…

In Psalm 19:7-11, we can read of some of the incredible aspects of God’s word: “The law of the LORD1 is perfect2, converting the soul3; The testimony of the LORD is sure4, making wise the simples; The statutes of the LORD are right6, rejoicing the heart7; The commandment of the LORD is pure8, enlightening the…

Luke 15:1-2 sets up the three parables Jesus is using to teach His lessons. The “tax collectors and sinners” were drawn to the uplifting message of Jesus! These groups wanted an alternative to the ugliness found in their lives while having no sense of hope and direction. Luke 15:8-10 says, “Or what woman, having ten…

Bob Prichard Grace “God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense,” is His unmerited I gift of salvation, and it is central to the gospel of- Christ. Justice calls for the punishment of all men because “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23}-. But God, because of His love for mankind, chooses…

Have you ever stood in the ocean when the waves are rolling in? If you are not prepared .and standing with your feet firmly set, the waves can easily knock you down. The Bible uses this -idea of “standing firm” and “holding fast” when describing how we need to be living our lives. The term…

How Deep the Father’s Love (Lyrics By: Stuart Townsend) How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make-a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss; The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the chosen One, Bring many…

No rocket scientist is needed here to explain that we are living in challenging times. Many of us are not accustomed to adversity, at least not openly. Human nature, for the most part, is to prefer for things running smoothly, no hitches, no glitches. Roll with the flow, but some things are beyond our control.…

A father was watching his young son struggle to lift a heavy rock. The little fellow grunted and strained, but couldn’t move it. The father said, “Son, are you sure you are using all your strength ?”-The exhausted boy said, “Yes, 1 am I” The father replied, “No, you are not. You haven’t asked me…

• “Walk while you have the light” (John 12:35) • “Walk in-the steps of faith” (Rom. 4:12) • “wa1k in newness of life” (Rom. 6:4) • “walk … according to the Spirit” (Rom. 8:1) • “walk properly” (_Rom. 13:13) • “as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk” (1 Cor. 7:17) •…