The Way of Righteousness

Proverbs 12:28  In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death. Jesus taught us that there are two paths in life: the broad path that leads to destruction, and the narrow path that leads to life (Matthew 7:13-14). Moses said to the...

My God? Or, My God!

Psalm 71:3,5  Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. The Psalmist declares that The Lord is my...

Grinding In Prison

So often when we read the Scriptures we have a preconceived notion about things. One of those ideas, at least for me, revolves around the man Samson. When our children were young they had among their toys a “Samson” figure. Bulging muscles (step aside, Arnold!) and...

Where does God dwell?

Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the...

The All Sufficient Christ Our Lord

To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. This epistle to the Colossians is one of four “Prison Epistles” along with Ephesians, Philippians and Philemon. Paul wrote...

Contentment – How Much is Enough?

Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Today, the apostle Paul is going to “teach us” via his epistle to the Philippians about the topic of contentment. When I think of what the...