March 14, 2025 |
March 14 – Are You in the Crowd? |
Jesus was never impressed with large crowds. Most of the people who followed Him in the early part of His ministry did so because they received something of the Lord (bread and fish, healing, words of life). As a matter |
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March 13, 2025 |
March 13 – Responsibility and Dependence |
In his book The Practice of Godliness, Jerry Bridges speaks of the “Spiritual Principle of Responsibility and Dependence.” Many believe that the Christian is supposed to live one way or the other, either a life of responsibility, or a life |
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March 12, 2025 |
March 12 – Off Target |
During the 2004 Olympics, archer Matt Emmons was one shot away from a gold medal. He was competing in the 50-meter three position rifle event and was in perfect position to claim victory. He didn’t even need a bulls-eye; all |
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March 11, 2025 |
March 11 – That is Why We are Here |
A few years ago we had some major trouble with one of the heating units in our home. I had to call the mechanic on three different occasions with various issues. The last time I called him it was late |
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March 10, 2025 |
March 10 – Dirty Towels |
The dusty streets of Palestine combined with the open-toe sandals of the day made for high employment among servants. Those who entered into the homes of friends and family were typically greeted by a welcoming bond-slave. The servant would wash |
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March 9, 2025 |
March 9 – Exercise to be Holy |
When the apostle Paul wrote Timothy, he instructed his young protégé to “exercise thyself rather unto godliness” (1 Timothy 4:7). Paul was familiar with the Olympics of his day, and referred to the games quite often in his writings. But |
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March 8, 2025 |
March 8 – A Life Like None Other |
When Jesus commissioned His disciples into the world His intent was to evangelize the nations. Just a handful of men revolutionized the surrounding community and ultimately the world at large. These men were not scholarly or brought up through rabbinical |
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March 7, 2025 |
March 7 – A Friend Like None Other |
Proverbs 18:24 declares, “A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: And there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” They say that “blood is thicker than water” but there is a type of friendship, Solomon concluded, |
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March 6, 2025 |
March 6 – A Place Like None Other |
There are very few things I enjoy more than spending time with my family on vacation. We love going to places we have never been and experiencing different environments and cultures. Out of all the places we travel though, no |
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March 5, 2025 |
March 5 – A Book Like None Other |
When asked what book he would like to have if stranded on a desert island, G.K. Chesterton cleverly replied, “Thomas’ Guide to Practical Ship Building.” He said he could not imagine himself in that kind of circumstance but if such |
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