In the quietness of the morning it seemed that I could hear the faint sound of a motor. It was still dark outside, too early for the sound of lawn maintenance that we often hear early in the day. I lay in bed wondering if this sound was outside, or in the house...
Which is the right way to heaven? How do we find this path whereby we share in God’s glory? It isn’t at all where or what we think it might be. It is the same path our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, took, the way that was laid out for Him. And if we are to “come”...
"For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day." Matthew 12:8 "Let every one that loves Christ keep holy the Lord's day--,the queen of days, the resurrection day, the highest of all days." Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, A.D. 101 "On the Lord's day, every one of us...
Twelve years ago, through the following devotional, the Lord opened my heart to the truth of the following verses. This "everlasting covenant ordered in all things, and sure" is to this day "all my salvation, and all my desire." "He hath made with me an everlasting...
25. Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 2 Cor. 5:9. This indeed is the true disposition of a soul espoused to Christ. She has but one care, which is to please him in all things. And this desire to do his will is, as it...
Adamancy--- being fixed in one’s thoughts or opinions; obstinacy; stubbornness. This word adamancy came to mind this week, after talking with a friend. She was expressing her concerns about someone else’s problems---what they should or should not be doing. I thought...
The saints---children of God--- are never lucky. We are blessed, whether in good times or adversity. And since we depend on God and not “luck” we are never “unlucky,” so Friday the 13th, which is supposed to be an “unlucky” day for some, has no meaning for us. You...
Have you ever been involved in a Product Recall? Often we hear of such cases for cars, children’s toys and equipment. Some part has malfunctioned because of a mistake in the design or engineering of the product. Or perhaps an employee has mistakenly, or...
How could they give all? How could they lay it down? Was it for crimes that they had done ~~~ or was it for a crown? How could they die, so firm and sure ~~~ without a shade of doubt? Was it for show or spectacle? Was their faith that stout? How could...