God Chastens Us
In Hebrews 12 the writer clearly teaches us that God chastens us. Let’s look closely at verses 5-11. What does chastening really mean? The word “chasten” means to discipline, train and instruct. It also can mean punish and scourge. The idea here is teaching...Slow to Speak
Through the pen of James the Holy Spirit wrote these important imperatives: “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” (James 1:19). For our consideration at the present time, I want us to concentrate on James’...A Focus on Prayer
In I Timothy 2:1-4, God speaks through Paul telling him, Timothy, and us, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet...