J U L Y 1 3 “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also…” — Acts 17:6

The Christian Adventure

Several decades ago, I read a statement in a book entitled The Strong Name. It was written by a professor at the University of Glasgow. His name was James Stewart. No, he never went to Hollywood—he had greater things on his mind. This is what he said: If we could but show the world that being committed to Christ is no tame, humdrum sheltered monotony, but the most exciting adventure the human spirit could ever know, then those who... More

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J U L Y 1 2 “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.’“ — Mark 16:15

The Father of Modern Missions

One of my great heroes of the past is William Carey (1761-1834) of England. I trust that every Christian knows who he was. Carey was a poor uneducated man who did nothing but fix shoes, and yet he had a dream. On the wall in front of him in his shop he had placed a map—a map of the world. He sat there fixing soles, but dreamt of fixing souls in lands where the Gospel was not known. Carey was laughed at. He was told to shut up and sit... More

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J U L Y 1 1 “But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’” — Matthew 19:26

With God…

One of the great saints of the last century, A. W. Tozer, said that if someone were able to extract from your mind the thoughts you have when you think of God, they could very accurately predict your spiritual future, because people rise no higher than their concept of God. Certainly the disciples of the first century had an exalted view of God. Their God could do anything. To paraphrase them: “O Lord God, Creator of heaven and earth,... More

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J U L Y 1 0 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. For it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…” — Romans 1:16

Overcoming Life’s Obstacles

Have you ever noticed how any time we try to pursue something worthwhile, we always seem to be beset by a number of obstacles? Look at Paul’s goal to spread the Gospel in the first century; a goal made possible by Rome’s incredible roadway system, by the unifying language of everyday Greek, by the Pax Romana, and by the many synagogues in far-flung places that often became Stop 1 in his entrance to a new town. His efforts to... More

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J U L Y 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 42:5

Spiritual Selftalk

When we read this verse, we might think, “The poor psalmist. He has come to the place where he is talking to himself.” But the Word of God would have us understand that he is doing exactly what he ought to do. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, one of the greatest preachers in England in the second part of the twentieth century, says this in his excellent work, Spiritual Depression, It’s Cause and Cure: “Most of your... More

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J U L Y 8 “Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of this world foolish?” — 1 Corinthians 1:20

Who Is Wise?

There is a great contrast in the Bible between the wise and the foolish. Proverbs 8:5 says, “O you simple, understand wisdom, and you fools, be of an understanding heart.” We see that not only the wise and mature, but also the simple and the foolish, are invited to come and hear. This is in stark contrast to the Greek philosophical schools where only the wise and the best were invited to come and partake of the teachings of those... More

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J U L Y 7 “Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding lift up her voice?... She cries out at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entrance of the doors…” — Proverbs 8:1, 3

Always Seek Wisdom, No Matter How “Mature”

In the book of Proverbs, we find an interesting contrast between two women. One represents wisdom and life. The other represents sin and death. In Proverbs 8, we see what wisdom does, contrasted with what the strange woman in the preceding chapter does. In chapter 7 we see the strange woman in the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night. There she is crouching about in the doorways, from corner to corner, lying in wait to... More

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The Christian Adventure

The Father of Modern Missions

With God…

Overcoming Life’s Obstacles

Spiritual Selftalk

Who Is Wise?

Always Seek Wisdom, No Matter How “Mature”