N O V E M B E R 2 3 “Now it happened, as I journeyed and came near Damascus at about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven shone around me.” — Acts 22:6

The Risen Christ

Consider the resurrection of Jesus in the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, who became Paul, the apostle. By seeing the risen Christ, Saul knew in an instant, Christianity was true after all. In that instant on the road to Damascus, the whole world of Saul, the Pharisee, was changed. He had believed quite emphatically that with the ignominious death of Jesus the “Imposter” upon a cross, the true God had conquered, and the end of... More

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N O V E M B E R 2 2 “We had the sentence of death in ourselves, so that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead.” — 2 Corinthians 1:9

Is There a Purpose for Suffering?

“Sweet are the uses of adversity.” At least so said the bard from Stratfordon-Avon. I am afraid, however, if actually put to the test of a vote, there would be an almost unanimous disagreement with Mr. Shakespeare on that point. “Bitter” is the word. Crushing, wracking, wrenching, discouraging, heartbreaking, and faith-shattering are the uses of adversity. This, I am sure, would be the attitude of most people.... More

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N O V E M B E R 2 1 “…the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong…” — Ecclesiastes 9:11

Never Give Up

It is the victory of faith that enables us to go on in the final count. When you think of Abraham Lincoln, what qualities come to your mind? Would it be compassion? Concern for the little man? Justice? Humor? I think if we really knew Abraham Lincoln, we would know that the overriding quality of his character was nothing other than perseverance. He was simply a man who persevered to the end. Abraham Lincoln was a failure. He was a... More

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N O V E M B E R 2 0 “O you simple, understand wisdom, and you fools, be of an understanding heart.” — Proverbs 8:5

Wisdom Seeking

Certainly, we should be seeking wisdom. But in one sense the Bible presents wisdom as seeking us. We can see this is the great wisdom chapter of Proverbs 8. In the first eleven verses we see an introduction of Wisdom personified as a woman standing at the gate calling forth boldly for all to come and hear what she has to say. She sets forth her reasons why men should trust in her in contrast to the seductive, sinful women who are described... More

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N O V E M B E R 1 9 “Why, my soul, are you cast down? Why do you groan within me? Wait for God; I will yet thank Him, For He is my deliverance and my God.” — Psalm 42:11

God Can Turn Things Around in an Instant

From the depths of the psalmist’s sorrow, he calls out unto the depths of the mercy of God, knowing that help shall come, so he has put his hope in the Lord. Consider how many times God has turned things around in a sudden way. Who would have thought: In the hour when Lazarus lay stinking in his tomb, that soon he should be rejoicing around the table with his Redeemer? When Jonah was in the depths of the sea that soon he would be... More

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N O V E M B E R 1 8 “Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem…They drank wine and praised the gods of gold and of silver, of bronze, of iron, of wood, and of stone.” — Daniel 5:3-4

Lessons From Belshazzar’s Fall

The grandson of Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar was the king who held a great pagan feast, using the goblets stolen from the Jewish Temple some decades before. Belshazzar went white when he saw God’s literal handwriting on the wall against him. Now that story of Belshazzar the king and the astounding events of that night of his great feast have lessons which are as fresh today as they were when they were first given: Here is a picture... More

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N O V E M B E R 1 7 “And He was there in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts. And the angels ministered to Him.” — Mark 1:13

The Bible and Angels

We seem to be living in the time when angels are getting much attention, even in movies or television. One of the most common myths is the idea that an angel was once a human being and now is in process of earning his wings by returning to earth and doing good things. But an angel never was and never will be anything other than an angel. And a human being never was and never will be anything other than a human being. They are separate orders... More

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The Risen Christ

Is There a Purpose for Suffering?

Never Give Up

Wisdom Seeking

God Can Turn Things Around in an Instant

Lessons From Belshazzar’s Fall

The Bible and Angels