Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/31/2023

May 30 – Jesus, our chief cornerstone (II) Jesus, our chief cornerstone (I) TOPICS: Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship, Informed Patriotism, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you become informed readers and citizens based both Biblically and upon our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/31/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/25/2023

This toon, “Martyr Hymn Sing,” is one of the few RefToons that is not based on any particular quote or person.  The idea for this toon came from a compilation of accounts of martyrs who went to their death fearlessly praising the Lord. What a testimony! The dialogue between the martyrs suggests that “Death is … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/25/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/24/2023

Romans 8:14 Romans 8:12-17 ROMANS 8 Chapter CONTEXT from Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete): The apostle, having fully explained the doctrine of justification, and pressed the necessity of sanctification, in this chapter applies himself to the consolation of the Lord’s people. Ministers are helpers of the joy of the saints. “Comfort ye, comfort ye my … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/24/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/22/2023

Evaluating Our Suffering “By no means let any of you suffer as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler” (1 Peter 4:15) We must not presume that God blesses every possible kind of suffering a Christian may become involved in. TOPICS: Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship, Informed Patriotism, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/22/2023

Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/15/2023

The Necessity of Grateful Prayer “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). Genuine believers will react thankfully to trials and suffering . THANK GOD FOR SUPPORT UNDER YOUR AFFLICTIONS Flag at half-staff Peace Officers Memorial Day is Monday, May 15. … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 05/15/2023

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

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