Chosen Few
“For many are called, but few are chosen.” – Matthew 22:14 These are Jesus’ own words! They came from his own mouth, heart, and mind. What did the Lord mean by them? What truly constitutes many? What really constitutes few? The Bible declares “Whosoever will, may come.” “Whosoever” is truly »
Contagious
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” -2 Corinthians 5:20 The whole world is experiencing upheaval in the pandemic created by COVID-19. This is no regional sickness, it is not relegated to a few »
Your Strength
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” -Philippians 4:13 This is Paul Anderson’s life verse, and it supports his well-known profession of faith, “If I, the strongest man in the world, cannot get through one day without Jesus Christ, how can you?” Just what are these “all »
Elusive Satisfaction
“But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’” -Matthew 11:16-17 If you believe the dictionary definition of »
Silent Faith
[The Lord declares] “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, you shall give them warning from Me. If I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak »
Is the “City on a Hill” Nearing Its End?
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” -Matthew 5:14 God’s providence which mightily blessed the American Republic will not be forgotten when the history of mankind is revealed at the final Judgment. Those marks have been etched in the fabric of »
Fearing to Die?
“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death He might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.” -Hebrews »
Witness of Majesty
“For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.” -2 Peter 1:16 Myth or fairytale? The common definition of “myth” is a story which gives evidence of not being »
Made, Not Is
“Their land is filled with idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their own fingers have made.” -Isaiah 2:8 Traveling through Vietnam and Cambodia, we could not escape the prevalence of Buddhist temples dotting the landscape and every single city, town, and village, as well »
Ultimate Sacrifice
[Jesus told His disciples] “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” -John 15:13 The praise of the Lord is effusive for those who purposefully give up their life to save another! Memorial Day is a celebration of poignant gravity to remember »
