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Marriage matters

Honor marriage, respect singleness, and avoid divorce.

Freedom’s limits

Freedom of speech does not allow you to shout “Fire!” in a crowded cinema…

Conflict resolution

Christians are not “just forgiven;” they’re definitely different!

Sordid scandals

Contrary to popular belief, love and discipline are not mutually exclusive. The church needs both.

Health and wealth

The less we know of suffering, the less we turn to the Lord for help.

Sheep and goats

The Lord repeatedly sent His prophets to remind His people that they must treat their neighbors justly.

When leadership is lacking

There is nothing new about the abuse of power…

Appropriate appetites

The ancient Hebrews operated in a system of “primogeniture”…

Mission impossible

God is in control, He knows what He is doing, and He will bring it to pass. Just watch!

Meditation

Busy people live at a fast pace. Their time is precious, tasks are numerous, and the demands upon them are unrelenting.

Right-hand man

Without someone behind the scenes, those in the foreground would often have difficulty functioning.

Waiting quietly

No amount of impatience will alter the speed or manner in which God works out His purposes.

The cross

The secret is no longer hidden. The word is out, and many today see beyond the symbolism…

Wisdom and nonsense

It is faith in Christ that introduces us into the eternal blessings that God has in store.

The main thing

Lack of focus and inner turmoil spell defeat for any organization, not least the church.

Running the race

Not many of us are born athletic champions… but we were all born for something.

Marriage and divorce

God ordained societal laws for the well-being of all who are privileged to live in His wonderful world.

Heart to heart

Good coaches know that when things are going badly, it is necessary to call a team meeting.

All the days of my life

The simple words of David’s most famous psalm capture the beauty of a sheep’s life under the gracious care of a shepherd.

Staying on track

Any man is capable of jumping the rails. The wise man knows how to get back on track.

The rainbow

The Lord repeatedly sent His prophets to remind His people that they must treat their neighbors justly.

After the deluge

For no other reason than God’s own grace, mankind is given a chance to start again, to be born anew.

Noah and the flood

Noah’s salvation was based on the grace of the Lord, who had seen in Noah…

New songs of praise

The only war the church is commissioned to fight is the war against evil.

Thought-life

Your thought-life can corrupt your society but, more significantly, it can condemn your soul.

Ceremonies and traditions

Religious ritual is intended to portray spiritual reality, not to become a substitute for it.

Slow learners

The disciples had no shortage of data about Jesus—just a shortage of application.

Not by bread alone

His “Feeding of the Five Thousand” demonstrates how Jesus dealt with physical as well as spiritual needs.

Conscience

It all comes down to whether you’re a Herod or a John…

Mountains

The Lord is the one from whom all things come, in whom all things consist, and because of whom all things continue to be.

A virtuous woman

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.”

Satisfaction

The leeches of dissatisfaction will drain you, but the vitamins of contentment will sustain you.

Children and discipline

Discipline is intended to save young people from foolishness and lead them into wisdom.

Honesty—the best policy?

Proverbs says, “It is better to be poor and honest than rich and crooked.”

Friends

When counsel and care are in short supply, that’s when long-standing friendships pay off.

Arguments

Should you argue with a fool or not argue with a fool?

Don’t abandon me

Even as you’re surrounded by troubles, you can be confident in the Lord’s unfailing love and faithfulness.

A happy life

The quality of one’s life is directly related to the quality of one’s relationships.

Suffering for doing right

“If you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.” — 1 Peter 2:20

Foreign travel

“Honorable behavior” goes a long way for God’s kingdom—whether at home or abroad.

Born again living

People may ridicule a claim to be born again—but they respect a the one who lives it.

God has no favorites

When artists portray Justice, she stands tall and blindfolded, with a pair of scales in one hand and a drawn sword in the other.

Fiery trials

Knowing what God is doing through the trials helps God’s people not to miss a step!

Attention to attendance

“Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?”

The things people say!

The right word spoken in the right way at the right time is a gift to be treasured.

Looking and learning

If you learn to look, you’ll look and learn—and you’ll pass on to others the valuable lessons you’ve gleaned.

God and genes

God promises that He can give a man the power to do what is right even when his natural inclination is wrong.

Rich man, poor man

No one—rich or poor—is either unloved or insignificant in the Lord’s eyes.

The pursuit of godliness

Pursue happiness, and you may or may not find it. Pursue godliness, and you will find much, much more!

The gift of eyes and ears

Rather than taking sight and hearing for granted, these faculties should be understood as great gifts from God.

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