“I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; And you shall be a blessing.” Genesis 12:2 When we read this passage of Scripture, the first thing that probably comes to mind are all the promises that God gave to Abraham and the […]
“The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish.” – Proverbs 10:28. The words – Hope, expectations, dreams, and aspirations seem to be endangered in today’s media vocabulary. With so many failed political leadership, poor economic indices, despair, and evil occurrences besieging us […]
“I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.” 2 Timothy 1:3 In 1972, Joan Baez was a singer and activist who was always working on a cause. During the Vietnam War, she travelled […]
“So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God” – 2 Timothy 1:8 In the book “Good News is for Sharing”, Leighton Ford writes: “What makes people hesitate to […]
“But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.” 1 Timothy 6:8-9 In the book “Contentment: The Secret to a […]
“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.” 1 Timothy 6:18 In the book “Atheists Finding God”, Jana Harmon shares one story about how some Christians became the catalyst that disrupted the atheistic worldview by Christlike goodness and kindness: […]
“Jacob set up a stone pillar at the place where God had talked with him, and he poured out a drink offering on it; he also poured oil on it.” Genesis 35:14 Pastor Matt Woodley tells the following story: “On Valentine’s Day, 1948, Robertson McQuilkin proposed to his sweetheart Muriel, […]
“Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to.” – 1 Timothy 5:13 One of the craziest gossip lies that has spread in recent years […]
“For our sake, he made him to be sin who knew no sin so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Jesus said He is the “bread of life.” His body was broken on our behalf as the substitutionary sacrifice for our sins. Notice […]
“…my brethren, rejoice in the Lord!…” Philippians 3:1 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 Interestingly, the Bible did not suggest that we rejoice; it commands us to do so! I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 It’s time to make up your […]
“Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.” – 1 Timothy 4:14 In the book “Kingdom Living”, Pastor Tony Evans tells the following story: “A man who was well-to-do enjoyed buying his father unusual and […]
“Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Timothy 3:13 In the book “Know Your Why”, Ken Costa writes: “If you stay strong and humble by serving others, worshipping God, and being strong in the Word and watchful […]
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 Although he had no formal theological education, it has been estimated that Charles Spurgeon preached to ten million […]
“If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.” – 1 Timothy 4:6 On April 16, 1970, day 6 of ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, […]