Finding Jesus
How do we reach the Lost and bring them to salvation? Consider what we learn by examining the experiences of two of Jesus’ first disciples. Both Philip and Nathanael were “found,” but in completely...
View ArticleTime to Reflect
Beersheba had been a special place for Jacob’s family. It was where his grandfather, Abraham, had reached an agreement with Abimelech. God had appeared there to his father, Isaac, and renewed His...
View ArticleSowing After a Harvest
A Harvest represents the culmination of our efforts, the time when we Reap the fruit of our labors. The natural reaction is relief—to stop and rest…enjoy life…have fun. But the Bible provides another...
View ArticleHonored by God
After Moses died, there might have been doubts about his successor, Joshua. Could he truly hear from God? Could he lead Israel to possess the Promised Land? But it soon became clear that Joshua was the...
View ArticlePersonal Initiative
Unique among the spies who explored the Promised Land, Caleb “wholly followed the Lord.” Others had the same opportunities and witnessed the same things, but only Caleb (and Joshua) fully believed God...
View ArticlePriorities
Solomon faithfully completed the temple to the exacting plans provided by his father (1 Chronicles 28), and the entire process took seven years. However, there’s something troubling when we read the...
View ArticleEvaluating Our “Stuff”
How much “stuff” is enough? How many “things” do we really need? In the rush of our daily lives, so much attention in society is placed on possessions. New “things” are being developed constantly....
View ArticleThe Gospel for Everyone
Some Believers feel afraid to share their faith. Others feel inadequate. One common excuse is believing that ministry is the responsibility of full-time Christian workers like pastors or missionaries....
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