“If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward.” 1 Corinthians 3:14 We often sing the hymn, “Glad day, glad day! Is it the crowning day? I’ll live for today, nor anxious be; Jesus, my Lord I soon shall see; Glad day, glad day! Is it the...
If Paul the apostle was on a construction site today, we would easily recognize him because he would be wearing the white hard hat. As the wise master builder (1 Cor. 3:10) he took great delight in recruiting others to the project, as those who could be laborers...
The time had come for leadership transition. As death neared, Moses made a plea that God would give His people a godly, qualified leader who would lead them with courage. Obviously, Moses could not be with the children of Israel forever. Moses longed for the right...
The Testimony of Ian Williams I grew up in a Christian family of eight children in the northern Ontario city of Sudbury. It was not a perfect family, but it was perfect for me. God’s Word was honored in our home; I can remember as a boy about four or five years old...
The Army of God Goes Forward on its Knees At the onset of the church, the disciples were known for continuing steadfastly in the teaching of God’s Word, the fellowship of believers, the breaking of bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42). The Church of the living God should...
Suffering is God’s scholarship grant endowed to the believer for the school of life. Philippians 1:29 says, “For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake.”1 The word “granted” (G5483) means to show...
Someone once said, “The book of Revelation is not hard to understand—it is hard to believe!” What they meant by the words “hard to believe” could be open to interpretation, but one thing is for sure: Revelation is trustworthy because the author is Jesus...
The word translated “overcome” (nikao, G3528) derives from the word “victory” (nike, G3529). It means “to conquer, to get the victory, to prevail.”1 Therefore, overcomers are victorious. But how and over what? Prior to the cross, knowing He would ultimately...
Shining Lights Youth Retreat March 10-12 • Grace Gospel Chapel 1642 Ehrets Lane, Allentown PA Grace Gospel Chapel in Allentown is planning the return of the Shining Lights Youth Retreat! The retreat for high-school, college, and career-aged youth will be held on March...
by Karen Sparks What if Christ had not risen? What if He still lay in the tomb? What if that great, heavy stone Still sealed that cold, dark room? Then faith in Christ would be worthless; Our sins could not be forgiven. Separated from God forever— We’d have no hope of...