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Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” The Lord gave us a list of things in this verse we are to be thinking about, that we are to ponder, that we are to consider. These are worthy things to think upon. We…

Isaiah 43:18-19 – “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”  God is talking to Israel here in Isaiah chapter 43. Isaiah chapter 42 explains the chastening God gave to Israel for worshipping a graven image. God even tells Israel in Isaiah 42:8, “I am…

Paul, in II Corinthians chapter one, makes it clear that we will have problems and difficult circumstances – “we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us” (v. 8) – Paul lets us know we are going to have perplexing issues and burdens come into our life. Our problems can seem overwhelming – “we were pressed out of measure, above strength” (v. 8) – Paul is telling the Corinthians and us that these problems were…

There is a compelling verse in Hosea chapter 10 verse 12. The prophet Hosea writes God’s chastising response to him.   Hosea 10:12 Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. Hosea was what we call a minor prophet. There was nothing minor about what he wrote at all. Hosea was a contemporary to other prophets such as Isaiah and…

James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Notice that James assumes we will experience trials – He does not say “if” but “when.” This is because Christians must expect trials. Jesus said in John 16:33, These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Some trials come simply because we are…

This is a very common question that I believe everyone has asked at some point in their life. I have even asked this question. If the year 2020 has not made you ask this question, I do not know what will.  People have many different opinions about Who God truly is. The Bible is very clear about Who God is. Before we get there, Who is God to you?  From your perspective and experiences, maybe God is mean. Maybe you…

The Lord Hath His Way Nahum 1:3 “The LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.” I do not know about you, but I am glad 2020 is coming to a close. And one verse that kept coming to my mind throughout the year was this one from Nahum, and especially the phrase, “The LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm.” That is all…

The letter to the Colossians was written in 62 A.D by the Apostle Paul. He spent some time in prison while in Rome, yet Paul wrote the letters to the Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. Paul had never visited the church in Colossae, yet he wrote this letter to them. Why then was the book of Colossians written? Since Paul was in prison, why would he care about the Colossian church, a city, and church that he had never visited? Epaphras…

We usually are constantly on the move. We want fast food, fast service, and fast resolutions to issues or problems. When we do not get what we want, we may and probably will get impatient. As we impatiently struggle with our impatience, there is much we can learn by looking at a couple of Bible passages that encourage us with this. Psalm 27:14 – “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I…

How is your soul? This question may puzzle you a bit. Maybe no one has asked you how your soul is doing before. I cannot recall a time myself when someone asked me how my soul was doing.  Taking care of your soul is far more important than taking care of your physical body. Don’t get me wrong. Working out should be a part of your lifestyle. I work out between four to five times a week. Working out your…

We usually are constantly on the move. We want fast food, fast service, and fast resolutions to issues or problems. When we do not get what we want, we may and probably will get impatient. As we impatiently struggle with our impatience, there is much we can learn by looking at a couple of Bible passages that encourage us with this. Psalm 27:14 – “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I…