An elderly man once prayed “God, I do not like salt. Dear Jesus, I hate baking soda. I hate shortening, Lord. And dear God, I cannot stand the taste of flour. But, dear Jesus, put them all together and put them in the oven and I love biscuits.” It is...

The topic of natural disposition is not complete without including the life of Peter. But let us not be too harsh on him until we take a closer look at his spiritual progress! Like so many people, Peter had something to say about every situation. He was naturally impulsive, and...

Too often Christians settle down into a convenient lifestyle, one that is not worldwide in its vision, one that is less than stepping out in faith. They settle down into their own lives, not seeking and saving that which is lost. In Luke 15:8, a coin was lost because of...

Every person must comprehend the seriousness of choosing to receive Jesus Christ as Savior; the rejection of Christ is the most tragic decision any man can make. Only the Christian can have an eternal and meaningful impact upon the world. Knowing, understanding and manifesting the disposition of Christ to the...

Ask a number of persons on the street today the meaning of “love.” What will they say? Probably every person would have a different answer. Christians will offer many opinions. Believers often say “God is love,” and think of true love as an abstract emotional euphoria. The Psalmist in Psalm...

The Apostle Paul learned the secret of contentment, which means that he was satisfied to the point where his soul could not be disturbed or disquieted regardless of external situations in his life. The sufferings of the Apostle Paul were extremely intense because of his ministry and calling. He endured...

It is possible to shine as one of God’s stars against the atmosphere of Satan’s kingdom. Remember Daniel 12:3a, in eternity “we shall shine as stars forever” as chandeliers of love, as God’s eternal mood reflecting the Son’s grace. If a person has areas of dishonesty or weakness, he must...

In the first several chapters of Numbers, the tribes of Israel were strategically set up around the tabernacle. God had called 603,500 men to be warriors outside the tabernacle, because of the tremendous warfare that often took place. Today, there is also a tremendous warfare that Satan wages against the...

“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him” (Colossians 3:17). We must always remember that we are not serving man, but the Lord. Some believers have no concept of what it means...

Believers should thank God for the precious gift of unity, which is a result of the specific prayer Christ prayed in John 17. We are to be of one mind, without haughtiness, as stewards of the manifold grace of God. God forgives us as we forgive others, and gives us...