Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/24/2023

If you do a Google search of “how many miracles in the bible” you might think that the results would come back with similar numbers, but not so. Most sites agree Jesus performed 37 miracles (some 42) during His ministry, but the total number recorded in the Bible varies from 83 to 120, or 127. … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/24/2023

Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/19/2023

Psalm 119:7 In today’s modern and enlightened world, seemingly the worse thing one can do is judge someone else. Although to me it appears often to be one-sided, that is you better not judge what I have to say y’all better spew any of your lies either. I guess those with opposite views don’t consider … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/19/2023

Devotional – 07/17/2023

Emotions – Strong feelings elicited in response to stimuli. Historically, the emotions have been regarded differently as they relate to the Christian life and spiritual development, with some traditions emphasizing the place and validity of emotions while other traditions downplay their importance, emphasizing instead the places of reason and Scripture. Donald K. McKim, The Westminster … More Devotional – 07/17/2023

Friday’s Feature Quote – Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/14/2023

I remember two things: that I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior. —John Newton (1725-1807), Anglican clergyman Bible Truth Behind the Quote: The apostle Paul emphasized that “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost” (1 Timothy 1:15). Paul recognized that even he … More Friday’s Feature Quote – Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/14/2023

Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/12/2023

This world and that to come are two enemies. We cannot therefore be friends to both; but we must resolve which we would forsake and which we would enjoy. —Clement of Alexandria (150 -215), theologian, philosopher Bible Truth Behind the Quote: “Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/12/2023

Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/07/2023

Bible Truth Behind the Quote:“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23) Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes about God, Faith, & the Bible (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2011). HOPE—one of the three main elements of Christian character (1 Cor. 13:13). It is joined … More Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/07/2023

Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/04/2023

INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL . FREE and FREEDOM. The Scriptures considering our whole nature by the fall under the vassalage of sin and Satan, represent our deliverance from both by grace under the character of spiritual freedom. And Jesus, in a very striking manner, represents the greatness of it by a contrast, drawn to a state … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/04/2023