Why do some people continually run into problems? Why does conflict seem to follow them everywhere they go? Why do they often argue and disagree with those around them? Why do they often make poor choices that end up with regret? Though they may want to change, why do they seldom succeed? Why is it […]
Our message this evening is somewhat of a sequel to the morning message. This morning we learned about revenge. This evening we are going to learn about “The Power of a Soft Answer”. Harry Ironside wrote, “It is impossible for man to estimate correctly the power for good or evil that lies in the tongue. […]
I read about a woman who saw a few bees flying into the attic of her house through a small hole. She knew she should block the hole and stop them, but she did nothing. Months passed with no sign of harm until one day the ceiling of her house caved in under the weight […]
I have been blessed with a mother who is an excellent example to me. She loves Dad, is humble, submissive and prays nightly with Dad for their family. She is a gardener, a great cook, a good housekeeper, a hard worker and a frugal shopper. She taught me and my siblings the Bible and led […]
Young people, this verse clearly states that your life will be blessed [or happy] if your parents are just [or right with God] so that they will walk in integrity [or in spiritual maturity]. Being a godly parent is not easy. Your parents have many burdens that you do not see. They are humans and […]
Deuteronomy was written just a few weeks before Joshua would lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land. In the book, Moses reminded the people about God’s laws and expectations. As he spoke about conquering the land, he reminded them that they were to destroy all the people of the land because of their […]
“It has been a busy day of teaching and ministry, so Jesus suggests to his disciples that they crossover to the quieter side of Galilee for a rest. The journey of some ten to thirteen kilometres must have been one that the fishermen amongst the disciples had often made and should not have taken long. […]
Though we may not think so, correction is our friend. It is help from another to get us back on the right track. Correction is never enjoyable, but it is good for us. (Hebrews 12:11) “Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of […]
Every one of us faces trials. The trial may be poor health. It may be marital tension. It may be persecution from unbelievers. It may be a struggling child. It may be an unstable job. It may be the emotional and physical changes during the teen years. It may be a parent that seems unreasonable. […]
An enemy is an opposing force. Who is your enemy? Nearly everyone has one! It may be someone who is against you. It may be someone who has said bad things about you. It may be someone who has hurt you physically or emotionally. It may be someone who has cheated you. It is someone […]