“You can only help others in proportion to what you yourself have suffered … As you go through the fiery trials, the testing, the affliction, the persecution, the conflict … life will flow out to others, even the life of Christ.” —Watchman Nee . BACKGROUND Watchman Nee was an evangelist and church planter in China. … More Friday’s Feature Quote – – Suffering – 07/11/2025
1 Corinthians 12 1 Corinthians 12:31 Comments: I remember the first time I read our main text for today, and immediately thought of the Ten Commandments. The tenth commandment is pretty straightforward: thou shalt not covet. So, why is Paul, under the direct inspiration of the Holy Spirit, telling the church at Corinth and all … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Gifts” – 06/22/2025
PSALM 103 PSALM 103:3 COMMENT I have never met someone who said no, I am good with my ailment (physical), I do not want to be healed. I have, on the other hand, encountered many who have said they were, in fact, good with their ailment (spiritual) and wanted no part of healing. Although often … More Devotional – “Who healeth all thy diseases” – 05/31/2025
My friend Steve Rebus posted this on his site a few days ago. It reminded me of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. What is your take on it?
. COMMENT/CONTEXT The first thing I think we need to establish is what the Sabbath is: SABBATH (שַׁבָּת, shabbath). A day of complete rest from secular work following six days of labor. Established and modeled by God. Bryan C. Babcock, “Sabbath,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham … More Friday Feature Quotes – “Sabbath” – 05/09/2025
COMMENT With Mother’s Day fast approaching here in the U.S.A., I found this gem from Capitol Ministries in my inbox yesterday. DEVOTION Use the link at the bottom for full screen RELATED Most Moms Are Happy — Despite What Parenthood Critics Claim What does it mean to be a godly wife?
Romans 3 Romans 3:10–11 COMMENT and CONTEXT Do you remember yesterday’s devotional when we unpacked Hosea 10:12? We focused on the last two phrases: it is time to seek the LORD, until He comes and rains righteousness on you. Looking at today’s text, we should easily see the contradiction in the Bible. Hosea calls people to … More Devotional Thought – “No One” – 04/02/2025
ABUNDANT LIVINGThe whole secret of abundant living can be summed up in this sentence: “Not your responsibility but your response to God’s ability.” —Carl F.H. Henry (1913-2003), American evangelical theologian Bible Truth Behind the Quote: Paul, who knew he was weak in himself, said, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “Abundance” – 02/14/2025
It is the time of year to be bombarded with banners like the one above. Turn any city block ask any retailer and it’s the season to spend, spend, and spend more. Of course, extravagant spending always has consequences, but many are overlooked in the name of “I gotta have it”, or “Keeping up with … More Devotional “Xmas” and “eXpenses” – 12/24/2024
PRAYING HARD You should find this to be God’s usual course: not to give his children the taste of his delights till they begin to sweat in seeking after them. —Richard Baxter (1615-1691), English Puritan church leader Bible Truth Behind the Quote: Luke 11:5-10 records Jesus’ parable about prayer in which a person knocked on … More Friday Feature Quote – Prayer” – 11/22/2024
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