How can you be sure of what you really believe? Where does your security lie? Some trust in horses and chariots, the Bible says. Some trust in uncertain riches. Some trust in princes and kings. Some may trust in their intelligence. You see, I was a Bible teacher on a college campus and seminary for […]
Many years ago King David had an experience in the time when the Philistines came in and harassed the people of Israel. He said to three of his brave men, “Oh, how I long for a drink of water from the well at Bethlehem’s gate.” And do you know, those three men broke through the […]
Are you satisfied with your life? Do you long for something better, something new, something different? Our materialistic world philosophy ties everything to money. But there are values more worthy than money. Those values have to do with peace in the heart and soul. An abundant life is possible even when there is little or […]
Some people who claim to be the wisest and the smartest never make up their minds on the subject of religion. They think it is a mark of intelligence to suspend judgment on such a vital subject. Now why should we be so slow to make up our minds on the most important part of […]
When I was in high school our teacher in physics quoted a law of life: “For every action there is opposite and equal reaction.” For that reason I can walk because I have the strength to react against the pull of the earth’s gravity. Such physical evidences are easily seen once we understand them and […]
Sometimes we are puzzled to know what is the most important thing in life. At such times we need help. Where do you turn for help? I turn to God’s Word. Here is a helpful verse for times like that: “I will lift mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help […]
“Why?” is an important question. It gets to the central issue. It is, we may say, the basic question. Why leads us to the reasons for whatever exists. Many never bother to ask why. They keep doing the same things without even thinking. Just going through the routine day after day without any bother to […]
Christians over all the world believe that Jesus is different from all other people. He is supreme. There are certain others who look to Jesus as a great teacher, as an outstanding reformer, as a prophet ranking with Moses. But Christians go farther in their belief. They believe Jesus is much more. They believe He […]
In everyday life we learn by comparing one thing with another. Most likely in your community you have certain sayings like, “hard as stone” or “dark as night.” These are comparisons we are all familiar with. To make comparisons is a good way to learn because what we do not know we can compare with […]
We are all very much aware of the fact that liberation movements are everywhere. People want to be free; they want to be independent. I am not criticizing anybody, but I wonder sometimes how these very small nations are going to make it. Often the true meaning of freedom is overlooked. Sometimes the meaning of […]
