Christian Living

A Word Fitly Spoken

A Word Fitly Spoken

All too often men, young as well as old, get up to read long passages from the Word with a comment here and there but lacking any central thought. Others string together reference after reference while we turn the pages of our Bibles to keep up with the reader, making...

Restoration

Restoration

“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 During our short sojourn on this earth, there are several ongoing tasks which our God has...

Living in the Last Days

Living in the Last Days

“The Lord has to be coming soon!” I cannot say how many times I have heard someone say that to me over the past year. What motivated them to make this statement no doubt was the fact that they, like the rest of us, have witnessed the rampant moral deterioration in our...

Elders and Their Children

Elders and Their Children

An elder serving a particular group of believers, according to God’s design, is a person with much responsibility. However, he also has been given much responsibility as the head of his own household. Both tasks can become burdensome, and if not balanced properly may...

Safe Am I

Safe Am I

Many of our readers will remember the old Sunday School chorus suggested by the title of this article. Copyrighted 1938, its words and melody are deeply imbedded in our collective memories. Safe am I, safe am I, in the hollow of His hand.Sheltered o’er, sheltered o’er...

Jesus and His Disciples

Jesus and His Disciples

What time the Lord Jesus took teaching His disciples the things concerning Himself! He drew them closer, giving them responsibilities to obey. This is true for us as well. Do we make Him number one in our lives? His commands challenge our hearts. LOVE ME—The Warming...

A Great Commission

A Great Commission

No believer would argue that we are responsible for getting the gospel of God’s salvation out to others. For many, this is a great passion of daily life, as it should be. The wrinkle occurs when we ask the question, “Yes, but how?” And sadly, methodology sometimes...

Modesty in Dress

Modesty in Dress

"In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works… not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they [you] may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.” Titus 2:7, 10 Although the Scriptures do not give explicit instructions as to a specific...

Hope in Hard Times

Hope in Hard Times

We have heard a great deal during these periods of lockdown of people suffering. The loneliness, the isolation, the social and physical distancing, the fear, the anxiety, the trauma has all contributed to many people experiencing mental health issues, emotional and...

When the East Wind Blows

When the East Wind Blows

Being an avid angler, I have long known the proverb common amongst the piscatorial fraternity which is “Wind from the east, fish bite the least.” I do not think I have ever heard of any science as to why this is, but I know from experience it is true. It comes as no...

The Power of Sacrificial Love

The Power of Sacrificial Love

Agape & Phileo in the Life of the Believer The Greek language has many variations on the word love, where English is unfortunately limited to a single word. By using only one word to describe such a vast sentiment, the English language has lost much of the meaning and nuance.  Because the Bible recognizes variations […]

God Knows the Best

God Knows the Best

Some time, when all life’s lessons have been learned,      And sun and stars for evermore have set, The things which our weak judgments here have spurned,      The things o’er which we grieved with lashes wet— Will flash before us out of life’s dark night,      As stars shine most in […]

Spiritual Gift or Natural Talent?

Spiritual Gift or Natural Talent?

What is the Difference? “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you to be ignorant.” So, begins the 12th chapter of Paul’s first epistle to the assembly at Corinth, introducing three chapters of timeless essential ministry for Christians everywhere. With the greatest chapter on motives in the Bible as the centerpiece (Chapter 13), […]

The Blessing of Contentment

The Blessing of Contentment

Contentment was a mindset that directed the early days of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, quoted originally from Amy Carmichael’s poem entitled “In Acceptance Lieth Peace.” This is truly a discipline of the mind that blesses the heart and soul with peace in whatever situation is faced. Paul speaks of this in Philippians 4 and 1 […]

Thinking?

Thinking?

Have you ever stopped to wonderWhat this life is all about?Why you’re here and where you’re goingWhen your lease of time runs out?Maybe you’ve been far too busyTrying hard to reach your goalWould you let me ask you kindlyHave you thought about your soul? You may reach...