Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
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S E P T E M B E R 2 4 “Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.” — Proverbs 3:9–10

Prosperity

God offers us blessings in many different forms. He blesses us with peace, joy, love of family and friends, emotional stability, and a host of other things. But God also promises to provide for all our material needs “out of His riches in glory.” We don’t provide for ourselves from our paychecks, our abilities to make money, or our bank accounts; rather, God takes care of our needs from His riches in glory. Have you... More
S E P T E M B E R 2 3 “… those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them …” — 2 Corinthians 5:15

William Wilberforce

Do you have a high and holy cause you’re working toward, one you’d like to see resolved before the end of your life? William Wilberforce, the model Christian statesman of all time, had a cause for which he fought most of his adult life. His dedicated service is an example to all who would reach for a seemingly unattainable goal, one worthy of a lifetime of effort. Wilberforce was born into great wealth and comfort in England in... More
S E P T E M B E R 2 2 “… ‘Behold! The Lamb of God …’” — John 1:29

J.S. Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach is considered the father of classical music and, in the opinion of many, the greatest musician ever to have lived. But he not only wrote and played music excellently, he also sought to glorify God in all he did. For three centuries now, Bach’s music has taken people beyond themselves and toward God. In addition to composing music, Bach also fulfilled countless other obligations. He raised a large family. He... More
S E P T E M B E R 2 1 “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7

Talk To The Boss

Do you have a concern today? Does something burden your heart? Well, whatever it is, cast your care upon God, for He cares about you and can do something about your concern. Some years ago, I read an interesting book by an unbeliever who attempted to “do in” the Christian faith. Despite his lack of belief, I found insightful something he said regarding prayer. This author called prayer the most incredible conceit in the history... More
S E P T E M B E R 2 0 “That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.” — 1 John 1:3

Fellowship With The Father

Do you realize how much God wants to have fellowship with you? It’s difficult to imagine, but it’s true. He loves you and wants to be with you far more than you could ever dream. What can we do to meet Him halfway, to play our part in developing fellowship with God? A story by the English evangelist Charles Spurgeon may hold the answer. Suppose a great plague comes to London. People are dying everywhere. Those who are still... More
S E P T E M B E R 1 9 “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see him, and they also who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him …” — Revelation 1:7

His Second Advent

Have you ever noticed how different people perceive the same event as either good news or bad news depending on their perspectives? Well, when Christ comes again, that’s exactly what will happen. When Jesus came the first time, He brought good news for all the world. He came to prepare a way for us to spend eternity with Him in Heaven. Freely He offered Himself to us, even unto death on the cruel cross. And through these twenty... More
S E P T E M B E R 1 8 “… sorrowful, yet always rejoicing …” — 2 Corinthians 6:10

Rejoice

In the midst of a recent illness, at a time when I felt such pain that tears coursed down my cheeks and fell to the floor, I could honestly say to my wife, “I believe that God is good and will yet lift me up out of this.” And in my heart, in the midst of the pain and tears, I rejoiced in God’s goodness. I rejoice because my faith rests upon those things that God has told me; therefore, no matter what my circumstances are, I... More