Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/16/2023

ZEPHANIAH 3 Chapter CONTEXT from Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) – We now return to Jerusalem, and must again hear what God has to say to her, I. By way of reproof and threatening, for the abundance of wickedness that was found in her, of which divers instances are given, with the aggravations of them … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/16/2023

Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Other Interesting Reads – 05/05/2023

We have need to use this prayer at all times! C.H. Spurgeon “Do not forsake me, O Lord!  O my God, do not be far from me!” Psalm 38:21 We frequently pray that God would not forsake us in the hour of trial and temptation—but we often forget that we have need to use this prayer at all times! There … More Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Other Interesting Reads – 05/05/2023

National Day of Prayer – Plus Other Interesting Reads – 05/04/2023

2 CHRONICLES 7 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: In this chapter we have God’s answer to Solomon’s prayer. I. His public answer by fire from heaven, which consumed the sacrifices (v. 1), with which the priests and people were much affected (v. 2, 3). By that token of God’s acceptance they were encouraged to continue the … More National Day of Prayer – Plus Other Interesting Reads – 05/04/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/03/2023

ROMANS 12 Chapter CONTEXT from Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) One of the best commentaries I’ve read on Romans 12 is MacLaren’s Expositions Of Holy Scripture, below is the excerpt of v.12 OTHER RESOURCES: How can we be rejoicing in hope (Romans 12:12)? Happy in Hope, Patient in Pain, Constant in Prayer TOPICS: Americana, Christian Life, … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/03/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/01/2023

1 CORINTHIANS 15 The Resurrection: So What? “If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most to be pitied” (1 Corinthians 15:19). Without Christ’s resurrection, our individual Christian lives would be pathetic exercises in futility. . Also highly recommend: TOPICS: Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship, Informed Patriotism, Pro-Life, … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/01/2023

Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Other Interesting Reads – 04/28/2023

Many sincere Christians deem that they make noprogress in the divine life, because they do notattain all that they desire. ( Octavius Winslow , “Help Heavenward”) In our quote above, Octavius Winslow is pointing out one of two “issues” folks have with desires in this life. The one we have written about many times is … More Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Other Interesting Reads – 04/28/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/26/2023

2 KINGS 9 Chapter CONTEXT and Commneraty from MHCC: Hazael and Jehu were the men that were designed to be the instruments of God’s justice in punishing and destroying the house of Ahab. Elijah was told to appoint them to this service; but, upon Ahab’s humiliation, a reprieve was granted, and so it was left … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/26/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/24/2023

Colossians 1:15-17,18,19-20 Click on the sticky note on left for CHRISTian Poetry by Debra-Ann Matthew Henry Commentary on Colossians 1:15-23 (Read Colossians 1:15-23) Christ in his human nature, is the visible discovery of the invisible God, and he that hath seen Him hath seen the Father. Let us adore these mysteries in humble faith, and behold … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/24/2023

Soldier Saturday Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/21/2023

ISAIAH 6 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: Hitherto, it should seem, Isaiah had prophesied as a candidate, having only a virtual and tacit commission; but here we have him (if I may so speak) solemnly ordained and set apart to the prophetic office by a more express or explicit commission, as his work grew more upon … More Soldier Saturday Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/21/2023