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 […]

The Bible describes three elements of a living person – body, soul, and spirit.  We can easily recognize the body since it is the physical part of a person.  But the soul and spirit are more difficult to distinguish.  They are the invisible elements of a person and are much alike in their nature and […]

Our God is a gracious, loving God.  John 3:16-17 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.  For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might […]

Most of us have seen movies in theaters or on television.  We have seen plays enacted by school children or professionals.  Plays were common even in biblical times.  An actor portrays a character by speaking his words, expressing his emotion, and doing his actions.  A good actor makes us believe that he is that character.  […]

Under the Old Testament, God chose Aaron and his descendants to be the priests.  These men were set apart to the Lord and were washed with water, anointed with special oil, and wore special priestly garments.  Their responsibility was to serve God and the Israelite people.  One of their duties was to offer up to […]

God wants men to be the leaders in the family and the church.  Husbands are to take the responsibility of being the head of the family.  Ephesians 5:22-23 “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.  For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and […]

I hope that in your life you are surrounded by those who love you.  But sometime in your life you will encounter someone who may be you enemy.  Who is your enemy?  It is someone who hates you or is hostile towards you, someone who seeks to inflict physical or emotional harm, someone who is […]