“For each one shall bear his own load.” (Galatians 6:5) Every parent who has children old enough to be in middle school and above has heard the following appeal, “But everyone else has one or is wearing this or driving this, etc.” And the fact is, at some time or another we have surrendered and […]
“Then the people of Joseph spoke to Joshua, saying, ‘Why have you given me but one lot and one portion as an inheritance, although I am a numerous people, since all along the Lord has blessed me?’” (Joshua 17:14) For almost two decades, my wife and I directed a camp for young people between the […]
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3) While picking up some groceries a few weeks ago I turned up the next aisle to find a very unhappy tween (for those who don’t know what a tween is, it is according to Merriam- Webster defined […]
“Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21, 22) We were driving to the downtown area of Dallas for a doctor’s appointment and following the printed directions to arrive there on time. The fact is, because of a large truck we still almost missed our exit. […]
“As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears […]
“Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.” (John 6:21) It was supposed to be a fun-filled few hours on a friend’s boat fishing off the coast of Texas in the Gulf of Mexico as a brief respite from preaching throughout the week. […]
“You shall have no other gods before Me.” (Exodus 20:3) Having the numerous demonstrations of His power fresh in their minds, Jehovah gave His first commandment to the Israelites at Mt. Sinai. It is no accident that this command heads the list of Ten Commandments! This commandment had to do with fixing one’s priorities. With […]
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2) Without exception each of us finds the principle of acquiring better habits a challenge. That’s why at the beginning of each […]
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw […]
Let’s Make a Deal … And he said to Him, All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” (Matthew 4:9) The game show Let’s Make A Deal originated in 1963 and became an instant success. You see the popularity of the show appealed to the desire on the part […]
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