David once lamented, “no man cared for my soul” (Psalm 142:4). Have you ever _felt that way? Do you think anyone really cares? There are those who are greatly concerned about you. Christians care. The Bible says we are “to do good unto all men” (Galatians 6: 10). To love our fellow man with an…

A city dweller moved to a farm and bought a cow. Shortly after he did, the cow went dry. When he reported this fact to a neighbor.farmer, the farmer expressed surprise. The city man said he was surprised too. “I can’t understand it either, for if ever a person was considerate of an animal, I…

The New Testament teaches that the early disciples of the Lord bore the name of their Savior and Master (Acts 11 :26). But, they did much more. They sought to bear His likeness, His image (Rom. 8:29). They walked in His footsteps, and developed His mind (1 Pet. 2:21 ). They “learned Christ” when they…

4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them

The Lord Jesus Christ commands us to forgive peo~le. And h punctuates it with this statement: “so that your Father in heaven ~a forgive you.” If you forgive, God forgives you. If you don’t forgive, G~ will not forgive you {Matthew 6:14-15).0ne of the more challenging things about forgiveness is that it’s not a once…

Promises, Promises The world is full of promises, some broken, some kept. God keeps His. The greatest promise of the Bible is salvation. It’s the greatest promise because it can remove the greatest curse, sin. Jesus canie to take away sin: “he was manifested to take away our sins” (1 John 3:5). Through obedience to…

In Southern Mexico is the Cueva de Villa Luz (cave). As you walk toward the cave, the trail takes you through a paradise of lush rainforest. The cave is fed by 20 or more underground springs. The cave itself is home to spectacular rock formations and beautiful ponds. The environment is interesting and inviting. Yet…

“So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples” (Matthew 28:8). In Luke 2, the angel told the shepherds, “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born…

One of the most vivid images in the Bible is what we read of in Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.” This presents a powerful picture, especially in the context of those who lived in biblical times. In the times of the Psalmist, there were…

1. Resolve not to miss a single service of the church. No excuses this time but, for a change, made a few sacrifi.ces for the Lord. 2. Try praying every time you have a problem or decision to make. ff you feel the slightest need, pray! And while you’re at it, try praying for your…