“And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear His cross.” – Mark 15:21 Everyday we pass by hundreds of things without paying attention. So it was with Simon. He was just passing by and it so happened that he met an execution procession. ... more

“And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear His cross.” – Mark 15:21 Everyday we pass by hundreds of things without paying attention. So it was with Simon. He was just passing by and it so happened that he met an execution procession. ... more

“I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.” - Malachi 3:6 The minds and attitudes of large groups of people can be easily changed. For example, when Jesus rode into Jerusalem a multitude began to praise God for all the mighty miracles He had performed. ... more

“And He took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her… Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.” Mark 5:41,42 The Lord Jesus entered into the house of Jairus, the ruler of the synagogue. ... more

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the Light of the World: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12 Light is a most marvelous creation of God. In fact when we think of light, most of the time we think of the sun. ... more

“Behold, the days come, says the LORD, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised… In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of Righteousness to grow up unto David…” – Jeremiah 33:14,15 Many see the bible as a book of rules that must kept in order to please God. ... more

“Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?” – Ecclesiastes 8:4 Royalty is not part of the fabric of our government. So when we read scriptures like this it is somewhat difficult for us to enter into the respect of the crown. ... more

“Thou crowned the year with Thy goodness; and Thy paths drop fatness.” Psalms 65:11 In this verse David expresses great praise to God for His unceasing goodness to Israel for both physical and spiritual blessing, which extended throughout the year. David was aware that even though they struggled with sin God forgave them and He continued to answer their prayers because He delighted to showcase His grace and goodness. ... more

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night… And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” - Luke 2:8,10,11... more

“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” – Luke 1:37 Over two thousand years ago in a small town called Nazareth the angel Gabriel appeared to a virgin named Mary. Confused and disturbed, the angel comforted Mary with the good news that she was highly favored of God to bring forth the long awaited Messiah. ... more

“Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; Who also has made us able ministers of the New Covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life.” – 2 Corinthians 3:5,6... more

“For the love of Christ constrains us;” - 2 Corinthians 5:14a The apostle Paul made a statement here that stands in contradiction to legalistic religion. It is often taught in many Christian religions today that our love for Christ should control us and cause us to behave righteously. We’re told that our problem with sin is that we don’t love Jesus enough and if we love Him we would obey Him... more

“And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.” – Colossians 3:17 We live in a nation where more than half the population believes that they are entitled to whatever they want – whenever they want. It seems that giving thanks is no longer part of our social DNA. However when someone does express thanks it seems to be more out of politeness than true gratitude... more

“And Peter followed Him (Jesus) afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.” - Mark 14:55 In Mark 14, as the Lord Jesus leaves the upper room, He told His disciples that they all would deny Him. Peter refused to believe he would. In fact Peter speaks up in verse 29, “Although all shall be offended, yet not I.” Then Jesus tells Peter that he would deny Him three times before the rooster crows twice... more

The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The LORD is good to all: and His tender mercies are over all his works.” - Psalm 145:8-9 Christians are not differentiated from other people by language, by culture, or by background. ... more

“For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel” – Colossians 1:5 A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon and asked the boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, “Eighteen to nothing. We are behind.”... more

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.” - Ephesians 2:10 Years ago in up state Maine there was a simple fisherman called “Old Tom” who was in bondage to alcohol. Many times he took the money from his catch and spent it on liquor while his wife and children suffered. They lived on the far side of a small fishing village, away from the villagers... more

“And Jesus said unto them, All ye shall be offended because of Me this night: for it is written, I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.” – Mark 14:27 On the night Jesus was betrayed He foretells His disciples that they all would be offended at Him and scatter like scared sheep... more

“But unto the Son He (the Father) said, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Thy kingdom.” – Hebrews 1:8 The Bible speaks of one Kingdom of God with two dominions. The Kingdom of God first is a present reality that is advancing slowly but surely (Matthew 13:31-33), and second it is also a future promise that lasts forever (2 Peter 1:11). ... more

“And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.” – Romans 11:6 When we first read this verse it almost sounds like double-talk. However, the apostle Paul is making a truth statement about grace so as not to misunderstand the nature of it. ... more