The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein; for he has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the rivers. Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart,…
“For God so loved [the people of China] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The People’s Republic of China (Located in East Asia) is the most populous country in the world. Its population is almost 1.4 billion. China borders 14 nations—Vietnam,…
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for…
“For God so loved [the people of Chile] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Republic of Chile is a South American country occupying a long strip of land between the Andes mountain range and the Pacific Ocean. Peru, Bolivia, and…
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the…
“For God so loved [the people of Chad] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Republic of Chad is a landlocked country in Central Africa. Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger are bordering nations. Chad has a…
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…
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