“Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” – 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 In an article entitled “Catch People in the Act of Doing Things Right”, author Bill Taylor wrote: “Ward Clapham is a […]
“Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.” 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 Most […]
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.” 1 Corinthians 9:24 Eric Liddell was born on January 16, 1902 in Tientsin, North China. He was the second son of the […]
“If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you?” 1 Corinthians 9:11 In 1928, Paul J. Meyer was born into a poor immigrant family. Paul’s parents gave him something far greater than material wealth — they instilled Christian values […]
“What I mean, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none; those who mourn, as if they did not; those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it were not […]
“Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” Proverbs 13:10 There is a correlation between wisdom and humility, as illuminated in Proverbs 13:10. This verse contrasts the presence of strife, often fueled by pride, with the presence of wisdom, which is demonstrated […]
“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 3:11 The Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco, California was completed in 1972 and stands as the tallest building in the city. This office building soars 853 feet into the air […]
“Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.” – Ecclesiastes 11:1 Charles Spurgeon was known as the “Prince of Preachers” and was the pastor of Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. He said the following: “We must not expect to see an immediate reward for […]
‘Where there is no vision, the people perish: …’ Proverbs 29:18 A pastor wrote: ‘The second law of thermodynamics states this physical truth: If left to their own devices, everything in the universe moves towards disorder and decay. Cars rust. Food rots…It’s also called the law of entropy. The only […]
“So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 8:15 There was […]
“For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness” – 1 Corinthians 3:19 On March 18, 2022, around 2:17 pm, Seminole (Florida) Fire Rescue responded to a disabled vessel taking on water with occupants onboard. Deputies found […]
‘What more could I have done …?’ Isaiah 5:4 Author Brennan Manning tells the story of how he got the name ‘Brennan’. Growing up, his best friend was Ray. The two of them did everything together. They bought a car together as teenagers, dated together, went to school together, and […]
“Run for your lives! And don’t look back or stop anywhere in the valley! …’ Genesis 19:17 Before God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, He sent angels to warn Lot and his family to get out of town: When they were safely out of the city, one of the angels ordered, […]
‘But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.’ Acts 16:25 Don’t allow what’s wrong with you to keep you from worshipping what’s right with God. With their feet locked in stocks, their backs lacerated with whips, and the […]
“Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” – 1 Corinthians 4:2 In her article “Want to Be Faithful? Think Like a Farmer”, Glenna Marshall writes: “Our growth hinges upon both God’s investment and our obedience. The Lord ordained our means of growth […]