Grace and wisdom of the ages from 66 books, by 40 authors, over 2200 years, in 3 languages, on 3 continents, with 1 divinely-inspired theme of love and redemption for every tribe and language and people and nation on earth
Traumatic suffering usually causes a kind of tunnel vision that magnifies the trauma and keeps from revealing the path to recovery. But there is a way through the peace of God from the God of peace. He has gone through this traumatic path before you, so he can lead the way for you. These thoughts and verses were compiled over Continue reading Help for recovering from traumatic suffering
When the Apostle Paul wrote to a defiled, divided, and proud-of-it church in Corinth, he first rebuked their sins, and then he encouraged them to become a mature, loving, working church. Right in the middle of this encouragement, he told them, “Make love your highest priority!” Most churches need this same rebuke and encouragement today. A new commandment I give Continue reading Pursue a life of love as your highest priority
Sometimes Christians are tempted to batten down the hatches and ride out the storm. But sometimes Christians need great boldness to turn the world upside down. In the words of that great theologian Kenny Rogers, “Every gambler knows That the secret to survivin’ Is knowin’ what to throw away And knowin’ what to keep.” Please keep these verses close to Continue reading Boldness to proclaim the gospel of salvation
As believers, we are called to live with a sense of urgency, recognizing that our salvation is nearer each day. The Bible urges us to awaken from spiritual slumber, cast off the deeds of darkness, and walk in the light of Christ. Romans 13 and Ephesians 2 remind us that we were once dead in our sins, but God, rich Continue reading It is high time for the church to awaken and grow up
Christianity is not an oligarchy or a corporation, it is a one-to-one relationship with the Almighty God of the universe. This relationship cannot be inherited from family. It cannot be absorbed from friends. Each person must make a personal decision to accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior to become a child of God. This means there are no second-generation Continue reading Warning about second-generation Christian leadership