September 2nd – Seize the Moment

 
It will be wonderful when we experience the blessed inheritance promised us in Heaven—a place where there will be no more tears, suffering, pain, or death. But why wait? Abraham took hold of eternal life and saw through the eyes of faith the eternal city God had prepared for him. As a direct result of [...]

September 1st – Your Captain Is in Control

 
A storm caught a ship near a very rocky area off the coastline. Everyone on board worried because the vessel tossed to and fro in the dangerous waters. As fear gripped the passengers, one individual ran to the pilot house to see the captain. He peered through the glass and saw the captain lashed to [...]

August 31st – Ministry Minded

 
Famous preacher, Charles Simeon, (1759-1836) communicated to his over 1,100 divinity students the importance of understanding the reality of the call to preach. He believed that of all vocations, the ministry was the most difficult,
“. . . Because it requires such self-denying habits and spiritual affections. The responsibility that attaches to it is such that [...]

August 30th – Rocking Chair Worries

 
It was Friday night, which meant dinner at Grandma’s house. Little Johnny received his plate and started eating right away. His mother said, “Johnny, wait. We haven’t prayed yet.”
“I don’t have to,” said Johnny.
His mother couldn’t believe what she’d just heard. “We always say prayer before eating at home.”
Johnny explained, “But this is Grandma’s house, [...]

August 28th-29th – Only Faith Can Flatten These Fortresses

 
Imagine leading your army to attack a city like Jericho. The walls were so high and wide, they appeared to reach into Heaven. The fortress city was considered impregnable.
Two walls surrounded Jericho. Recent excavations have revealed the first wall was a revetment wall which supported the earthen foundation. Another wall, standing about 20 feet high [...]