“Sine dominico non possumus” (“We can’t do without the Lord’s Day”). This was the answer of a group of 49 Christians (31 men and 18 women) who were arrested for participating in a Lord’s Day service. They lived in or…
If you’ve been to the store lately you’ve likely noticed lots of heart-shaped products. Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and vendors beckon consumers to purchase products for their loved ones. Whether or not you delight in or dread this Hallmark…
“An Apple a Day…” Among other hobbies, I enjoy subjecting my loved ones to proverbial malaphors. “We’ll burn that bridge when we come to it.” “Get all your ducks on the same page.” “Too many cooks killed the cat.” Et…
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” What does it mean to be “poor in spirit?” We learn by contrast. Consider what “poor in sprit” does NOT mean. It does NOT mean that: What…
In the Beatitudes (opening Christ’s Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5), the King of Kings proclaimed the blessed benefits of denying worldly citizenship serving in His heavenly Kingdom.[1] They anticipated antithesis, assuring Christians of enjoying blessings for being Christ’s…
The beginning of a new calendar year often brings with it conversations of New Year’s resolutions, including getting in shape. Whether or not you plan to begin a new physical exercise regime in 2026, the Bible gives us a walking…
Think of the last time you were in distress. Who was with you? What happened? When and where did it occur? Why was it so painful? How did you handle it—did you go directly to the Lord, or to a…
Many people today do not understand the gospel. They live for their own kingdom, often wreaking havoc in their own lives, as well as in the lives of their family and friends. It’s likely that you are praying for friends…
What trials are bringing you grief right now? Perhaps you are experiencing acute or chronic pain, illness, cancer treatments, or a broken bone. Maybe finances are tight and you aren’t sure how you’re going to pay next month’s bills. A…
In 1860, an Ojibwe woman, Nahneebahweequay (or Nahnee), traveled from Canada to England to meet Queen Victoria. To the English, she was known by the baptismal name she had chosen: Catharine Brown Sunegoo (after Catharine Brown, a well-known Cherokee convert…
