How to Deal With Sin Properly
The way of the transgressor is hard. Sin is deadly in this life and in the life to come. There are many ways to foolishly and inadequately deal with your sin. There is only one wise and adequate way to deal with your…
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Beware of Idolatry
“Little children, keep yourselves from idols” is how the apostle John concludes his first epistle (1 John 5:21). Idolatry occurs when God is made into man’s image. Fundamentally, idolatry is a mental creation; it may or may not involve metal or wood. This…
God’s Utter Independence
The perfection of God places stringent demands upon the limits of human imagination. Though not impossible, adequately and accurately conceiving of a Being who is self-sufficient and independent in every way is a great challenge. Send article as PDF
When God Speaks
From the third verse of the Bible (Genesis 1:3) to its penultimate one (Revelation 22:20), the God of heaven speaks. From “Let there be light” to “Surely I am coming quickly”, the Mighty One, God the Lord has spoken. Send article as PDF…
Living by Faith
A continuous challenge of faith is to view God as He has actually revealed Himself in Scripture. Since He is a person—not a philosophy or a fantasy—a Biblically-based belief in Him necessitates an accurate faith that expresses itself in practical ways in our…
Things Money Cannot Buy
The ability of money is slight when compared to its weighty inability. Money can buy a house, but it cannot purchase a home. Money can obtain medicine, but it cannot secure health. Money can pay for entertainment, but it cannot buy happiness. Money…
The Message of Psalm 49
The message of Psalm 49 is universal. It is for all people, all the inhabitants of the world (v. 1). It is for all classes of people—both low and high, rich and poor (v. 2). Those who incline their ear to listen attentively…
Great is the Lord and His Praiseworthiness
The tendency of human nature is to slip into worship that is lethargic, half-hearted, and simply “going through the motions”. It must be resisted vigorously and constantly. The Lord of hosts is a great King (Malachi 1:14) who receives passionate glory, honor, and…
God’s Unchanging Worthiness
The spirit with which you worship God matters. Jesus declared to the Samaritan woman that “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). “Must worship in spirit…” is not a mere suggestion. Send article…
Be Still
If you have ever engaged in a titanic wrestling match with an extremely active toddler during a public occasion, you know how constantly you have wanted that independent young soul to just be still! Because of this, it would be easy to assume…