What are your priorities in life?  I’m sure that you want the basic necessities in life such as food and clothing and shelter.  Everyone needs these things.  Apparently some people in the time of Jesus were struggling to obtain these basic necessities.  Jesus taught in Matthew 6:31-33 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we […]

You might adorn the walls of your house with photos or pictures or other ornaments.  A store might adorn the outside of their building with flags or balloons or other objects to get attention and draw in customers.  To adorn is to enhance the appearance of something.   It is common practice for people to also […]

When we talk of a crown today, we may think of a golden headdress, embedded with jewels, worn by a king or queen.  But a crown can also be the reward for victory; it may be given to the champion in a sport.  In ancient sports, it would have been a wreath placed on the […]

Jesus taught us in Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, […]

Throughout history, people have suffered under the rule of oppressive powers or governments.  Some people have suffered as slaves to harsh owners.  The Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and were harshly treated so much that they cried out to God for deliverance (Exodus 2:23).  Even in more modern times, people have been oppressed by unjust […]

The gospel is the good news from God that people need to hear.  1 Corinthians 15:1-5 “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you […]

Have other persons trespassed against you?  You could probably compile a long list of offenses that you have received from others.  Maybe just thinking about a person will bring up memories of what they did to you.  Have you forgiven each person their offense?  Maybe there are some offenses that you just cannot let go. […]

In today’s modern society, submission may be seen as a bad thing; it may be seen as an act of weakness.  The world tells you to question authority, to stand up for yourself, to take charge of your life, and to do your own thing.  Perhaps the concept of democracy encourages you to speak your […]

God is interested in how you live your life, whether that is at home, at school, at work or among your neighbors in your community. The apostle Paul had left Titus in Crete to “set in order the things that are lacking (Titus 1:5).”  The following instruction was given by Paul for how the brethren […]

One day, after the disciples saw Jesus praying to His Father, they asked Him to teach them to pray (Luke 11:1).  Jesus then gave what is commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer.  It should probably be called the Disciples Prayer since it was given to the disciples to teach them how to pray.  Here it […]