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God’s Word is Beyond Wonderful!

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…

Lessons from The Lost Coin

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…

Every Man’s Book

House to House Heart to Heart The Bible is every man’s book. To know the Bible and to handle it correctly is one of the greatest accomplishments within the reach of any person.  One may know English, astronomy, literature, music, sociology, and philosophy, but if one does not know the Bible, one has failed in…

Grace

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…

The Greatest Purchase

The Greatest Purchase John Wanamaker was born in 1838 and died in 1922. He owned a department store and served as Postmaster General under President Benjamin Harrison. He was a wealthy man, but he made a surprising statement about his greatest purchase. When he was eleven years old, he bought a Bible and read it.…

The Ocean Waves of Life!

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

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…

Look to God and Ask for Strength

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.…

Using ALL of Your Strength

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…