Forgiveness Brings Courage

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013 “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” —John 8:36 Sometimes people have a hard time believing they have been forgiven by God. They walk around with guilt and feel almost as…

Blessed Are the Generous

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2013 “And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ “ —Acts 20:35 Do you know any generous people? They’re easy to recognize. They’re the ones…

More debt than savings

Americans are accumulating more debt than savings. In fact, debt is growing faster than retirement savings. People between the ages of 50 to 65 have only about two years worth of savings for their retirement.

The root of evil

        You probably have heard that “money is the root of evil”. However, this is actually incorrect. “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from…

The Keurig

I, like many Americans, love coffee. I have a great coffeemaker that does not have a carafe. I also have a Senseo coffeemaker to make my one cup of coffee. However, finding the pods locally has proved impossible. I saw…

Why Going to Church Is Important, Part 4

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 In the previous weeks, we have looked at a couple of reasons why the church exists: the exaltation of God and the edification of the saints. But let’s look at a third reason: The church is…

The Watchman

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013 “Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for Israel. Whenever you receive a message from me, warn people immediately. If I warn the wicked, saying, ‘You are under the penalty of death,’ but…

How to Spot a Wolf

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013 “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.” —Matthew 7:15 An inspector who worked for London’s Scotland Yard had the job of detecting false currency from the true. Someone…