A short letter to Dr. Charles Fuller: "Next Sunday, you are going to be talking about Heaven. I am interested in that land, because I have held a clear title to a bit of property there for 50 years. I did not buy it. It was given to me without price. But the owner purchased … Continue reading A House Not Made With Hands – 05.30.2023
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I Will Look Up – 05.28.2023
“In the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee and will look up” (Ps. 5:3). If we look up, it will preserve the head from swimming, the heart from sinking, the feet from slipping, and hands from hanging down. Let us look up! There is our loving Father, there is our interceding Savior, there … Continue reading I Will Look Up – 05.28.2023
Troubled By Bad News – 05.01.2023
We hear so much bad news that may depress us. We are all fond of good news. It is always good news when we hear from our family members, especially when they have something exciting happening in their life. Our granddaughter just called from Arizona to tell us of something good happening with them, which … Continue reading Troubled By Bad News – 05.01.2023
I Shall See God – 04.22.2023
In the oldest book of the Bible, it is written, “In my flesh I shall see God” (Job 19:26). God has appeared in the flesh to put away our sin and to restore us to the enjoyment of His favor and love. He has now gone into heaven to appear before the Father for us. … Continue reading I Shall See God – 04.22.2023
Keep Walking – 04.20.2023
It is written, “Enoch walked with God” (Gen. 5:22). Sinners walk from God. They go in a contrary direction. Believers walk with God. In conversion, they turn to God. In justification, they are accepted before God. In sanctification, they are conformed to the will of God. Then, they walk with God. His precepts are their … Continue reading Keep Walking – 04.20.2023
Written In Red, “Forgiven” – 03.21.2023
A story is told of a Scottish physician who was noted for his skill and piety. After his death, when his books were examined, several accounts had written across them in red ink, “Forgiven . . . too poor to pay.” His wife who was of a different disposition, said, “These accounts must be paid.” … Continue reading Written In Red, “Forgiven” – 03.21.2023
Our Hope… Heaven – 03.15.2023
“The hope which is laid up for you in heaven…” (Col. 1:5). Let’s take a good look at this place! Our hope is there, in the Father’s house, the place of many mansions. It will be the place of perfect rest. John says, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord…,” they will rest! … Continue reading Our Hope… Heaven – 03.15.2023
Christ Is Our Everything – 03.14.2023
Christ is ALL”(Col. 3.11). What a powerful, ALL encompassing, ALL glorious Word that is given to us. Christ is ALL in His personality, the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last. He is the Creator and Sustainer of this universe. ALL things were made by Him and without Him was nothing made. He is … Continue reading Christ Is Our Everything – 03.14.2023
If There Be Any Praise… – 03.13.2023
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise think on these things” (Philippians 4:8). What is “true” refers to basing one’s life on reality … Continue reading If There Be Any Praise… – 03.13.2023
Take Your Rest – 03.09.2023
The writer of Hebrews speaks of a rest for the people of God. We generally think of this as heaven. But God brought us out of the place of confusion to give us something better now. You have the REST of knowing your sins are forgiven, the REST of knowing you are in the will … Continue reading Take Your Rest – 03.09.2023