In the Bible there are frequent references to the power of God’s word. Just focusing on a few of these can be valuable encouragement for helping us understand that God and His word cannot only get us through anything and everything this world throws at us, but God and His word can safely carry us…
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8). As Christians we should live each day in light of our Lord’s coming, remembering one’s life is brief here and this world is not our home. Our trust in the Lord and citizenship in a world “better by…
There’s no doubt about it: What we prize, we praise. Whether we’re talking about our spouse, our children, our favorite sports team, our favorite restaurant or our God it’s true. It cannot be said that we ever can praise Got too much, but it surely is possible to praise Him too little. And that’s something…
That the Son of God marveled is in itself a marvel! The Lord’s work in creation, salvation, and providence ought to cause all humanity to marvel and be awe-struck! (Psalm 8; 19:1; Acts 14:17; Revelation 5:8-14). In a world that’s too easily “amazed” in some ways and not enough in others, there’s a place for…
No one used this expression more in the New Testament than Jesus. As a matter of fact, it is Christ speaking in six of the seven instances it’s found. The expression means, “to be firm or resolute in the face of danger or adverse circumstances, be enheartened, be courageous.” Others may encourage us to “cheer…
Be a great citizen of America but do so especially because of the desire to be a faithful Christian. In just a few days a major election will be held in this country. A wide array of reasons might be given as to why many consider the stakes to be particularly so high in this…
If with very little notice President Trump were to attend the services of the congregation you attend and ask the church to pray for him, how would he be received? On another occasion, if Senator Biden were to do the same, how would he be received? As important as the nation and politics are in…
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving” (Colossians 2:6-7). Anything one adds to Jesus and His gospel subtracts from their beauty, sufficiency, and preeminence. In other words, adding to Jesus and…
Ever since the announcement was first made in early June that PTP would not be held this year in the Smoky Mountains of east Tennessee, literally hundreds of people went to work to help make PTP Virtual Edition a reality. You can spot a number of them by their blood-shot eyes, dazed look from staring…
When doors are shut, people who trust in a great God pray and look for Him to provide an open one. While it’s true that thousands won’t be gathering in the Great Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, TN for PTP on August 14-20 this year, there’s a phenomenal amount of work being done right now by…