Devotional Plus Interesting Reads – 08/31/23

Deborah’s poem above expresses the sound Biblical truth that our soul longs for the comfort and peace found only in Christ. Every “Christian” goes through Dry Seasons even the truly elect of God. It is how we handle those dry spells that define our Christianity to the world around us. DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT —Have I been … More Devotional Plus Interesting Reads – 08/31/23

Devotional Plus Interesting Reads- 08/16/2021

MATTHEW 6:21 MATTHEW 6 Most Commentaries break the Chapter CONTEXT (here is MHCC as an example) at v.18. I think the best reading for proper context is v.16-24 of this chapter. 19 ¶ Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay … More Devotional Plus Interesting Reads- 08/16/2021

Devotional – Plus- Interesting Reads – 08/10/2023

Most folks even non-Christians know John 3:16, but few true Christians understand the context of the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus (John 3:9-21). One of the key verses in that conversation is our main text for today. JOHN 3:19 JOHN 3 A.W. Pink’s exposition of John 3:9-21 is one of the best I have found. … More Devotional – Plus- Interesting Reads – 08/10/2023

Devotional – Plus- Interesting Reads – 08/03/2023

A Society of Things “‘For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also’” (Matthew 6:21). In wealthy countries, where the focus is on material things, believers must strive for the right perspective on possessions. Today’s text answers the simple but age-old question, Where is your heart? When our Lord answers the question, it … More Devotional – Plus- Interesting Reads – 08/03/2023

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

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

Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 06/23/2023

Psalm 121:7 PSALM 121 Pslam CONTEXT from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge: TITLE, ETC. This bears no other title than “A Song of degrees”. It is several steps in advance of its predecessor, for it tells of the peace of God’s house, and the guardian care of the Lord, while Psalm 120 bemoans the departure of peace … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 06/23/2023