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Wisdom From Above

Wisdom From Above

James wrote, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed....

This is Not the Answer

This is Not the Answer

People are looking for answers. We all have a usual way of finding them—the Internet. We use it to find everything from shoes to car parts. When we have a question, we just do a Google search to find the answer. Can you guess what is the most common question about God...

Indivisible

Indivisible

Indivisible is not invisible. In fact, it produces the opposite. It is unity that makes strength. In the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag, these words are recited “one nation, under God, indivisible.” The pledge of unity is a dedication to cause and a...

Without Hope?

Without Hope?

One of the saddest things in the world is to be without hope. Some people feel that they have little hope for their future in this life. They wish and even pray for better days, but poverty, sickness and turmoil rob them of a good life. Throughout the world millions...

Alone

Alone

Jesus Lover of My Soul” is a well-known hymn penned by Charles Wesley and based on the words of the psalmist recorded on Psalm 142. King David of old, though a man after God’s own heart and a great king in Israel, had times he felt all alone. If he experienced it,...

Do Trials Make Us Patient?

Do Trials Make Us Patient?

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,...

First and Great Command

First and Great Command

“What is my responsibility?” one may ask. Love the Lord your God with all your heart (Mark 12:29-31). This tempers all things. Life will be right if this command is followed. “Love to God must fill the whole heart, the whole soul” [C.E.W. Dorris]. The statements of...

Too Much religion?

Too Much religion?

“It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem.” Those were the words of King Jeroboam to the people of Israel (I Kings 12:28). He knew God said to come to Jerusalem and worship Him at the temple. That didn’t stop him from changing what God commanded. He made it easy...

Who is a Father?

Who is a Father?

Many men have contributed to procreation, but not all have been fathers. The biological and the spiritual differ. The term father is used very loosely these days, and that’s unfortunate for fathers. The example in all is God. He was and is the first Father, and made...

Leading Lights?

Leading Lights?

“What do the rabbis say?” That was what Jews said when there was a religious question in Jesus’ day. The word of the scribes and Pharisees carried weight. But depending on them for answers proved to be disastrous. These Bible scholars disagreed with each other and...

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