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Absolute Devotion

There are many individuals in this world who want blessings from God. However, there are not nearly as many individuals who are truly devoted to the LORD. It seems that some people have developed a pseudo-faith, which is demonstrated only when they want something from God. When sickness or hard times rear their head, they

Fathers – A Grave Responsibility

A toddler sitting on his father's shoulders

It is terribly disturbing how flippant many men are towards fathering a child. There are numerous children who have no idea who their father is. Some may know their fathers’ names, yet never see them. Then, there are the various mothers who are left to rear the children alone. This type of behavior is harmful

Avoiding Weariness

A man holding a Bible with others standing nearby

As we go about our daily lives, it is not unusual for us to feel tired every once in a while. After all, there is certainly much that can be accomplished in each day. The body will naturally become fatigued, and as such, will need rest. This truth was even found in the life of

False Hope

A man with hands on his head and the sun shining through

Did you know that it is possible to believe a lie? It is true! Yet, just because I believe something, that does not make it so. As you can imagine, there are numerous problems that can arise with such instances. The worst of these problems is when there are spiritual consequences. Right now, because they

The Will Of The Lord

A woman sitting outdoors in the sunshine reading the Bible

As Paul continued his work in the first century, it happened that he made a stop in Caesarea. While there, a man named Agabus came from Judaea with a sobering prophecy. It is recorded, “And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus

Why Should I Become A Christian?

A man with shrugged shoulders as if asking why

“Tell me, why should I become a Christian?” This question is reasonable and answerable. Peter explained that we should “…be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear” (1 Pet. 3:15). Therefore, let me begin my defense of

Serving God And Others

Children walking together with arms around each other

Being a Christian is a wonderful thing! Having the forgiveness of sins, having been born again, and having fellowship with God and other Christians are just some of the reasons that living the life of a child of God is so fantastic. However, being a Christian also means that I am supposed to “deny self”

Chosen Of God

It is quite possible that you have heard that Israel is God’s chosen people. While that is true, we need to define just what Israel was and is. First of all, we need to understand that there is a difference between the Israel of old and the Israel of today. The Israel of old is

Deliver Such An One Unto Satan

How do you think you would feel if you gave your children a command to obey, but then they simply ignored the command? I imagine that it would upset you. Now, imagine how God must feel when He gives us a command, and then we refuse to obey it. Anger, disappointment, and hurt are just

Should We Still Follow The Old Law Of Moses?

A sign by the road with some of the ten commandments

A large problem that exists in the religious world is what we should do about the Old Testament. There are some who believe that it’s correct to still use the Old Testament as our modern day standard bearer. Then there are some who believe that the Old Testament is no longer valid today, and