I will follow Thee, my Savior,Thou hast shed Thy blood for me;Lead me to the cleansing fountain,Where from sin I may be free. I will follow Thee, my Savior,Thou hast died to make me free;I am poor and weak and helpless,Therefore would I follow Thee. I will follow...
"…Greetings. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials." James 1:1-2 A young college student had her scholarship cut, a family member fell seriously ill, and someone at school spread slander about her. During her daily Bible reading, she read...
As you open the Book of Job, you discover that God chose a righteous man who was full of pride, and that His method of bringing brokenness and humility to Job was through suffering. Chapters 1 and 2 establish the foundation for this divine work, which is shrouded in...
In 1994, I had the immense joy of marrying Audrey. We had been friends throughout our teenage years, and this friendship developed into love, nurtured by our mutual devotion to the Lord and His people. Audrey’s father was the first person to share the Gospel with our...
"It's a boy!" I gazed at my new son with excitement after a difficult and premature labor. His unusually shaped head caught me off guard as I noticed his large eyes open wide, as if to say, "I made it this far, Mom, now it's up to you." There was only quietness, no...
As a child, I learned the importance of praying in the Name of the Lord Jesus from my parents and from godly men as they prayed publicly. In recent years, I have noticed some brethren closing their prayers with a simple “Amen.” Yet it is through Christ that we have...
The book of Jonah is a prophetic book, yet it does not present prophecies in the same way as other biblical books in its genre. Instead, it is a story about the prophet himself. As we read Jonah, one important question must be asked: If God were to write a book...
The false doctrine of generational curses (“ancestral curses”) is very popular within some groups of Christians, especially in charismatic circles. Generational curses refer to judgments or consequences that are believed to be passed on to individuals because of sins...
Matthew 13:33 says, “Another parable He spoke to them: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.’ ” Known as the Kingdom Parables, the “Parable of the Leaven” is the fourth in this series...
Vessels of Honor Conference 2026 May 22–25, 2026Calvary University, Belton MO For ages: 18+ the theme for this year’s conference is "Timeless Truth: The Relevant Word of God” with speakers Bob Upton & David Hollingsworth. Elective Speakers are John & Ann...
If every single day I liveIs crowned with shining sun,How would I know the difference whenMy race on earth had run? If every step I take down hereIs tireless, light and free,How would I know the difference whenI reach eternity? If death and pain are strangers, too,And...
“O LORD, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, For You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” Isaiah 25:1 Meditating upon the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Christ we notice several praiseworthy features....
The appearing of the grace of God in Christ changes everything, a game changer, or rather, a life changer (2:11). The appearing of the kindness of God our Savior has saved us, giving the believer a whole new life through the Holy Spirit (3:4-5). God’s gospel gives...
Some of the most pivotal teachings the Lord Jesus ever gave to believers were delivered to those first disciples in the Upper Room, just hours before He would die. As recorded for us in John 13–17, the Master was preparing them to carry on and thrive as His...
Spring arrives; seeds are planted, and the farmer looks for signs of growth. A baby is born to joyful parents, full of hope for steady growth into adulthood. Yet, tragically, growth does not always come. Crops sometimes fail, and a child may stumble in development...
Many believers know about Pittsboro Christian Village (PCV) and have a general idea of who we are. Yet, even among those familiar with PCV, we sometimes find there are misunderstandings about what life here is truly like. It is not uncommon for people to assume that...
Job framed the classic problem of how a holy God can deal with His sinful creation by asking, “Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? No one” (Job 14:4). Thankfully, the gospel provides a comprehensive salvation, addressing every aspect of the Lord’s just...
“Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.” Romans 4:24-25, ESV With all the diverse yearly celebrations, it seems that many people believe the most important religious holiday is Christmas, when we celebrate the...
"And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might...
Some Bible scholars have called this phenomenon the “Messianic Secret.” The Gospels record instances when Jesus did not want anyone to know that He was the Messiah. For example, in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus often concealed His identity. After performing miracles, Jesus...