Which Yoke?

Almost one-third of the books in the Bible mention a yoke and often the reference is figurative or symbolic, necessitating the knowledge that a literal yoke is a wooden frame, fitted across the neck of two animals, that joins them together. Man, by birth, is yoked to...

The Weapons of Thanksgiving and Praise

Psalm 107:21,22  Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. Life can be gloomy and downright depressing at times....

Our God Is Good

David said, while in the midst of some heavy trials, that he would have fainted if he didn’t know that God was good.  This knowing is the kind that dwells in the heart; it’s not a mere mental assent.  None of the children of God escape hardships.  I...

Thanks-living, God-ward Appreciation

Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (KJV) Ephesians 5:20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NLT) God notices a thankful heart. Consider...

Reactor or Responder?

Galatians 5:16-23  This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye...