“I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.” – Ephesians 3:13 John W. Yates II tells the story of the Devil’s Tools: “It was advertised that the Devil was putting up for sale all of his tools. On that date, […]
“When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment. … and Julius, in kindness to Paul, allowed him to go to his friends so they might provide for his needs.” […]
“Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” – Galatians 5:26 Lady Nancy Astor, the first woman ever seated in the British House of Commons from 1919 until 1945. She encountered a lot of male antagonism but proved herself capable of giving as well as receiving in that […]
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- -and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9 Dr. Jeff Volkmer writes on grace: “My wife and I did a portion of our honeymoon […]
“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” Ephesians 1:15 Robert Morgan, in his book “On This Day”, writes: “In 1722, Count Nicholas Ludwig […]
‘For He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in love before Him.’ Ephesians 1:4 Nothing about you surprises God. He knew what He was getting when He chose you. He ‘actually chose us out for Himself as His own’. You didn’t […]
‘Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations … I am with you always.’ Matthew 28:19-20 The last thing Jesus said to His disciples before returning to heaven was this: ‘”Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of […]
“And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 1:22-23 There have been many famous deaths in world history; we might think of John F. […]
“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love, he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will” Ephesians 1:4-5 Luke Bacon was adopted by Welsh […]
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 The Miami Heat NBA basketball team is known for their strict physical requirements for their players. The Heat’s offseason workouts, training camps and practices […]
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 In his book “An Unhurried Life”, Alan Fadling tells a modern-day parable that describes a king and his two servants. Each of the […]
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.’ 2 Corinthians 5:7 Close your eyes and try walking without sight, and you will get an idea of what it means to walk by faith. Faith in the unchanging character of God, goodness of God, love of God, and truth that He […]
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” – Galatians 5:1 In his book “A Free People’s Suicide: Sustainable Freedom and the American Future”, Os Guinness writes: “In 1843, a 21-year-old Massachusetts […]
“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide […]
“Nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” 2 Chronicles 20:12 The heroes in Scripture often found themselves faced with overwhelming situations. Like Moses standing up to Pharaoh and David standing up to Goliath or like Jehoshaphat facing the overwhelming might of three combined armies […]