A story about an old Bendix washing machine helped one man get through the valley of loss. His parents acquired the washing machine when John Claypool was a small boy. It happened during World War II. His family owned no washing machine and they could not afford trips to the […]
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honour.” Romans 12:10 One day, a student was taking a walk with a professor who was commonly called the students’ friend because of his kindness and his being a life coach. As they went along, lying in the path […]
“Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.” – Isaiah 25:1 In an article titled: “Here’s Why Praising God Should Come Naturally for Us”, Rachael Keefe wrote: “No matter what is happening […]
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.” Psalm 62:5 Many of us are not careful enough about the things we say and more importantly, we get offended way too easily. If you are holding a baby and his little hand swats you in the […]
“In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” — Ephesians 3:12 One of the most remote towns in the world is Grise Fiord, Canada’s most northerly community. The native Inuit name for the town means “the place that never thaws out”. The average yearly temperature […]
“Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.” – Galatians 6:1 In a sermon entitled “Carry Each Other’s Burdens”, Pastor Brian Bill said: “I’ve not watched a lot of the American Idol TV […]
“How beautiful are your tents, Jacob, your dwelling places, Israel!” Numbers 24:5 The Lord gives beauty and glory. He gives “beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That you may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the […]
“David asked, ‘Is there anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show kindness for Jonathan’s sake’. 2 Samuel 9:1 Jonathan and Saul died in battle and all their families died except one – Mephibosheth who had become crippled at age five when the nurse was trying to […]
“Mephibosheth bowed respectfully and exclaimed, “Who is your servant, that you should show such kindness to a dead dog like me?” 2 Samuel 9:8 This verse shows us how insignificant Mephibosheth thinks of himself, he had such a negative self-image of himself even though he was a descendant of the […]
“My feet stand on level ground; in the great assembly I will praise the LORD.” – Psalm 26:12 In the year 1858, a great citywide revival swept across the city of Philadelphia. It was called “The Work of God in Philadelphia”. Of the participating ministers, none was more powerful than […]
“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” Psalm 37:4 When you start praying for a breakthrough, you will find that your prayer evolves as you hone in on what you really want because persistent prayers test your desires. Everybody has desires, and there are […]
“When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.” – Luke 4:13 A few weeks before the NBA season begins, all the rookie players are required to meet in Tarrytown, New York, for a mandatory orientation session. They’re essentially locked in a hotel for […]
“The word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” Jonah 3:1-2 When the Lord gave Jonah a second chance, He didn’t change His mind about the prophet’s destination. He didn’t […]
“Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” Jonah 2:1-2 Jonah’s repentance gave him a second chance to obey the Lord and to fulfil his ministry. And he […]
” I am always thinking of the Lord; and because he is so near, I never need to stumble or fall.” Psalm 16:8 One of the greatest tests of faith is something that appears quite harmless, like taking a shortcut. Moses faced a shortcut during his time in the desert […]