Do not think of death as something to be experienced once, sometime down the road of life. Death is present in every person. Those without Jesus are dead in trespasses and sin. They are dead in the lusts of the flesh and dead in bondage to sin. Without Jesus all are dead under the law…… Continue reading A Greater Life

Once there was a man who lived in the cemetery. This man could live no other place. He was a demon possessed maniac. His mania was so great that when the local people could get hold of him they locked him in shackles and chains. He never stayed chained for long. The devils inside him…… Continue reading Delivered

The redwoods of California grow for over 3,000 years. When settlers first went west in the 1800’s and saw the massive trees they identified where certain notable trees could be found. Some of the great Sequoias were given names. Friends were told about them, roads cut through them and tourists began to trek across the…… Continue reading Like a Tree

Stephen Charnock wrote an excellent tome on “The Existence and Attributes of God.” This work is full of rich truth of great benefit to the Christian. For your edification I am going to periodically post heavily edited excerpts from Charnock’s writings on the goodness of God. God is the great Father of the world, to…… Continue reading God’s Preserving Power

In John Bunyan’s classic allegory of the Christian life the author presents a striking picture of this world and what ought to be the Christian’s attitude towards it. When (Christian and Faithful) were got out of the wilderness, they presently saw a town before them, and the name of that town is Vanity; and at…… Continue reading The Christian and Vanity Fair

The life of faith is a Word driven life. The faith-filled Christian knows the promises of God and trusts Him to be faithful to His promises. 2 Peter 1:3-4 says, “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called…… Continue reading Trusting God’s Promises

A piece of fabric begins with many individual fibers being joined together to form a long string or thread. The thread is then knit together in such a way that instead of the different strands and fibers being clearly visible, one large piece of cloth is formed with each strand woven tightly together with the…… Continue reading Comfort in Love

Stephen Charnock wrote an excellent tome on “The Existence and Attributes of God.” This work is full of rich truth of great benefit to the Christian. For your edification I am going to periodically post heavily edited excerpts from Charnock’s writings on the goodness of God. Since God is eternal, He is deserving of our…… Continue reading God is Eternally Lovely

Paul’s ministry work ethic is unmatched. He spent his days and nights in diligent effort to evangelize and disciple the world. His ministry covered the Middle East and reached up into Europe. Paul’s impact on Christianity was exceeded only by that of Jesus himself. Paul’s great work ethic was driven by a burning desire that…… Continue reading Relentless Faith

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1-3 In 1956 five missionaries were killed…… Continue reading A Life Not Mine