Lessons from a Shipwreck
“And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone…” Acts 27:7 Why would God take almost an entire chapter in the Bible to tell us about a ship in a storm? Because it is more than history.…
Read MoreStories from Real People
WES … “Growing up our family faithfully attended the Baptist church in our small town of Tribune, KS. At twelve years of age, I went forward during a revival service and got baptized. Only years later did I come to the realization that I was not saved…” DONNA … “I was raised in a Christian home, and my…
Read MoreWhy and How to be a Generous Person
We can be generous people because God promises to meet all our needs. Read Proverbs 11:24-28 God is the ultimate Giver, and in gratitude, we’re to imitate Him. As He provides us with material wealth and possessions, we become channels through whom He blesses others and carries out His work on earth. Becoming a generous…
Read MoreIt’s not to late!!
Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good? Matthew 20:15 In Matthew 20, Jesus told a parable to teach us that it is His prerogative to choose to save people who come to Him late in life. The thief on the…
Read More“¿Puede Satanás leer nuestras mentes o conocer nuestros pensamientos?”
Respuesta: En primer lugar, es importante que recordemos que Satanás no es omnipresente, él no puede estar en más de un lugar al mismo tiempo. Sólo Dios está en todas partes, y sólo Dios sabe todo, mientras que Satanás debe apoyarse en su ejército de demonios para hacer su voluntad. ¿Puede Satanás o sus demonios leer…
Read MoreAvoiding Foolish Decisions
No believer is immune to sin, but we fare better when we slow down and rely on God’s Word. Proverbs 14:12-18 Most people don’t set out to sabotage their future, yet it can happen anyway because of their own ignorance, rebellion, or blatant disregard for God and His Word. The course of one’s entire life…
Read More“¿Sentido en la tragedia?”
Cuando ocurre una tragedia, es habitual que la gente se pregunte: “¿Qué significa esto?”. Cuando presenciamos alguna catástrofe o un asesinato colectivo, existe un sentimiento natural de que lo que ha sucedido no debería haber ocurrido. Esta sensación innata de “maldad” es una pista del significado de estos acontecimientos. Cuando tratamos de encontrar un sentido…
Read MoreThe danger of procrastination!
“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” Prov 27:1 By Adrian Rogers There is nobody so bad he or she cannot be saved. There is no one so good he or she need not be saved. There are many, however, who are going to be lost…
Read MoreUnforgiveness and Hate
The sooner we confront hatred in our heart, the brighter our witness will shine. Ephesians 4:31-32 One of the most destructive attitudes a believer can display is hate. Think about it: How well can the light of Christ shine through a life that’s shrouded in anger, bitterness, and malice? Such a demeanor doesn’t reflect a…
Read MoreGod’s Unfailing Promises
God longs to comfort us when we are afraid, uncertain, or hurting. The Bible is filled with God’s promises, and together they’re woven into a beautiful tapestry depicting His goodness. Among the greatest of all the threads is the promise of God’s comfort. In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, we learn that He is “the Father of…
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