We often admire those who have overcome adverse circumstances: The athlete who, although disadvantaged, keeps striving for victoryThe soldier who, although appearing defeated, battles onThe musician who, with physical handicap, continues producingThe broken who, although helpless, keeps hoping and praying With almost his last breath, the apostle Paul reflects on his life, "I have fought … Continue reading Timely Triumphs for Today’s Troubles
Month: December 2020
In Times Like These
Ruth Caye Jones "Late in 1943, Ruth Caye Jones, mother of five and wife of a busy pastor, was reading 2 Timothy 3:1.... As she read the Pittsburgh papers, saw the World War II casualty lists, and watched the slow progress of Allied troops moving up the boot of Italy, it seemed that perilous times … Continue reading In Times Like These
Wrong Voices, Right Choices
There are many bad voices today clamoring and vying for your attention. Here are some samples of these voices: Send us your money and God will prosper youJesus Christ was a good man, but not GodAll religions are basically the sameThings will get betterGod is done with the Jews; they've been replaced by the churchWhat … Continue reading Wrong Voices, Right Choices
Christmas
“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His nameJESUS, for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1: 21). Thanksgiving has just passed and the hype and hoopla are already in full motion for the activities of Christmas. Yes, I am aware of the “political incorrectness” of using this … Continue reading Christmas
In Christ Alone
"When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only" (Matthew 17:8) I recently watched a family from Ireland sing "In Christ Alone." The words sung by the Getty family stirred my heart and I thought you might like to read them for yourself, especially the Christmas message of verse 2: … Continue reading In Christ Alone
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