“Follow Me!” “We do not choose the battlefields in life But we are to follow the colors to the top of the hill; We cannot water the gardens where seeds have been planted But someday we will see the flowers that bloomed!” – C. S. Craig October 20, 2018
A COURAGEOUS MAN – A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY The nobility of his soul is apparent in the Apostle Paul’s writings and sufferings. Studying the life of the great apostle Paul in his epistles we find a suffering, servant-witness, honored and humbled to serve his Master, Jesus Christ. Paul was truly a courageous man on a spiritual journey, completely dedicated to his…
A Devotional for Meditation and Action Desperate men and women subconsciously yearn for God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness. They are in search of truth, peace, and light. As ambassadors we hold in our hands a searchlight and a dipper. The searchlight shines in the darkness so that humanity can see the cross. The dipper is for dipping into the water…
IF ONLY… If only everyone respected the Lord, they would respect each other. If only everyone loved the Lord, they would love each other. If only everyone were a giver, there would be no getters. If only everyone was a servant, there would be no needs. If only everyone was obedient, there would be no crime. If only there was…
In our Bible study entitled Grace Awakening, Defining Truth, we learned that God had appointed (ordained) all the occurrences of history (time) before He created anything. In theology (the study of God) His ordained history is called the doctrine of “Divine Decrees.” We also learned that God has a plan for each of us, specifically designed for our personal walk…
Meditate on these things: Every verse of Scripture has it’s place in the believer’s soul-life – a resting place. Submission to the moral authority of God is to live by God’s Words. There is a divine prelude to the harmonic symphony of the Scriptures – an absolute majesty. Whenever you read Scripture, listen carefully for the music of Heaven. The…
Please open your Bible and read (inhale) these words of Scripture, one by one: Isaiah 55:11; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:1; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Revelation 19:9; Romans 7:4; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 4:12; 6:17-18; Job 32:8; 33:4; Genesis 2:7; 6:17; 7:15; John 6:32,33; Hebrews 6:5; 1 Peter 3:18; Psalm 19:7; 2 Corinthians 2:14; 4:18. Stones of the field:…
THE WONDERFUL WORDS OF CHRIST THE UPPER ROOM DISCOURSE Please open your Bible to John chapter 13. In the Book of John, chapter 13, Jesus shared His last evening with His disciples and the experience is recorded for all generations of believers. In verses 18-30, Jesus foretells His betrayal by Judas. Then Judas goes away, out into the darkness of…
FROM HEAVEN WITH LOVE This message comes from heaven above It’s written to you with all my love The Lord called me home, but your grief must change ‘Cause I no longer suffer sickness and pain Listen to my words and be of cheer As I tell you what’s happened since I arrived here I was immediately ushered before…
PRAYER IS THE EXERCISE OF FAITH WHY PRAY? “I feel better when I pray.” “I feel better after I pray.” “Somehow, I am reassured when I pray.” “Somehow, I know God hears me and He will do what is best.” These statements are perhaps how we all feel when we pray, and maybe the answer to why pray? is no…
FOOD FOR THOUGHT, PRAYER, AND MEDITATION “Love works no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law” (Romans 13:10). Let us walk honestly in the day, not in strife and envying, but let us walk together with brotherly love and Christian integrity. You cannot dislike a brother and pretend to his face that you love…
When the foundations of earth were poured On what were the footings formed Who set in place the cornerstone Who divided the waters from the land Who measured the way or the distance of existence Tell Me, if you truly understand. What is in your heart? You, Lord! It was you who did these things, and I was not….
Inspiration from God is subtle, but sometimes it can be a wonderful experience. Have you ever considered keeping track of your meditations? You must be on guard to recognize God’s inspiration, against your own desires. Write down your meditations and keep them as a sort of ‘diary’ of your personal and quiet walk with the Lord. Review them often. Compare…
Withdraw into spiritual silence Kneel in your soul-temple Sense the Lord’s spiritual perfection Behold the Lamb of God Take refuge in God’s love Inhale God’s eternal breath In the presence of God’s divine glory Linger and be still. – C. S. Craig
Respect and love are two of the most important words in English vocabulary. Respect and love are two of the most important words is any language. Respect and love. If everyone respected God what would the world be like? If all humanity loved one another, what would our relationships be like? Here are just a few possible scenarios: there would…
This study on the subject of dying grace. It is written for those who may be facing their own mortality – we all will, sooner or later. When you actually come face to face with your own mortality, life takes on a totally new perspective and death becomes more real to you than ever before. But, when confronted with death,…
Life is mysterious, inquiring, amazing Paradoxical, contradictory, always changing Throughout history, only three perfect definitions have ever been expressed, and they were expressed by one person – Jesus Christ: “I Am, that I Am” (Exodus 3:14). “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25).
Arrogance distorts Truth. Ego has certain skill-sets manifested from the arrogance patterns of the sin nature, such as: self-absorption; self-deception; self-justification (Galatians 6:3; James 3:14-16). Be sure to see our categorical studies on the Sin-Nature. It is the epitome of arrogance for finite mankind to think they are impressing infinite God. It is also one of satan’s most successful campaigns…
Want to worry less? Then pray more. Rather than looking all around you for answers, look up. Rather than looking for someone else to blame, look inward. Inhale God’s Word every day and watch worry go away. Rather than living in denial, make a study of you! If a believer stays in fellowship and another stays in perpetual sin, which…
Our steadfastness must be based on unmovable facts so that our faith is unshakable: The resurrection is recorded history; the earth turns, completing its circle of warming; the stars still wink from heaven; daily the Word of God completes its assignment and returns to the Lord undaunted. I watch as darkness loses its battle with light, and morning as it…