Grounded in Faith, Rooted in Truth, Guided by God’s Word
Have you ever experienced having a trusted friend, co-worker or a brother/sister in the Lord take advantage of your kindness? In every relationship that we have, trust is an important ingredient. When trust is broken, chances are, the relationship will never be the same again. In this decade of deception, betrayal surrounds us. Divorce, child … Read more
The poem about a wife of noble character found in Proverbs 31:10-31 is part of the sayings of King Lemuel which his mother taught him. This poem is an acrostic with the initial words of the twenty-two verses all beginning with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. This acrostic form was a device to help … Read more
Whenever asked if we love our family, we immediately say, “Of course I do.” Our relationships in the family need to be marked by love. Husbands are to love their wives and wives must love their husbands. Parents, children, and siblings must love one another. But do we love one another the biblical way? Bible … Read more
In today’s society where abortion, child abuse, divorce, and other sins against these little ones seem to be acceptable, it has become apparent that our culture places little value on the lives of these gifts from the Lord. Bible Verse: Psalm 127:3-4 “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb … Read more
The Bible says that God’s people are a peculiar people (1 Peter 2:9 KJV). But what does it mean to be peculiar? When we use the word “peculiar” in the English language, it often means “odd,” “weird” or “strange.” And true enough, God’s people do sometimes seem peculiar to the world’s way of thinking. But … Read more
The fifth chapter of Genesis includes the first genealogy in Scripture and introduces “the written account of the descendants of Adam.” Ten generations are listed here, from Adam to Noah, just as ten generations are listed from Shem to Abraham in the “account of Shem’s family” (Genesis 11:10-26). But how true is it that there … Read more
Among the two ordinances established by Jesus Christ and observed by Evangelical Churches is the Lord’s Supper. (The other one is Baptism.) So what is the significance of the Lord’s Supper and why do Christians celebrate it? Biblical Basis for the Lord’s Supper The Lord’s Supper, which is actually the Last Supper that Jesus had … Read more
When life gets tough, we need to trust someone. And that someone is none other than God. When we are going through one of life’s storms, the Great Physician has a prescription in Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” You can trust God with … Read more
Christians are engaged in a great spiritual battle, with Ephesians 6:10-17 giving the clearest definition of the spiritual war, penned by the apostle Paul. This passage emphasizes a fully armed spiritual life. We are not only assured of the reality of a spiritual warfare with Satan and his demons but are also warned to never … Read more
The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard found in Matthew 20:1-16 deals with a very common human problem – jealousy. Contrast it with God’s generosity and the true meaning of pure grace. The parable emphasizes a right attitude in service. Note that two kinds of workers were hired that day: those who wanted a … Read more