Thoughts from the Word
A Lesson in Discipleship
In Luke 9: 10-17 we read the amazing account often referred to as the feeding of the 5000. It is, of course, a great example of the compassion of the Lord for those in need as well as a demonstration of His miraculous power. But it is also a wonderful insight into the discipleship of…
An Example to Follow
We have a great lesson in discipleship demonstrated by the Lord Jesus Christ on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24. There are several striking verses that we often associate with that walk along the road. The first well-known verse is Luke 24: 27 “And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to…
The Blessings in My Life
I have been extremely blessed in my life. I was blessed that I had grown up in a family where the truth of the Word of God was shared daily. I was blessed to have parents that truly lived their faith and measured every decision based on the Word of God and the Lord’s will…
What Lies Ahead?
Have you ever met a self-absorbed person? No matter what the topic it always circles back to them. If you have a broken leg, they once broke two legs! No matter what the story, they can always top it! There is a little poem that some may know: I gave a little tea party, this…
My Testimony
My heart was pounding as I sat in the front row of Fifth Avenue Chapel in Belmar, New Jersey on a warm night in June 1968. It was a Tuesday evening and the second night of a series of gospel meetings by a visiting evangelist from South Africa. I had been born in Africa but…
The Pattern of Sound Words in Scripture
Paul writes two very personal letters to his young friend and co-worker, Timothy. In his second letter, the young man has been resident in Ephesus for a number of years, teaching and shepherding the flock, which is a difficult and sometimes frustrating task. Paul is especially concerned about false teaching that is becoming more prevalent…
Three Roads…
Luke 24 is the last chapter in Luke’s meticulous but loving narrative of his Savior’s life. Several powerful verses draw us to the Emmaus Road story, but this chapter is really the story of three roads. Each road is important for us too as they reveal essential truths about the Lord Jesus Christ. The characters…
Faithful Saints
It was 1973 and I was 15 years old as I sat alone on a rocky outcrop in the Matopos Hills of southern Zimbabwe waiting for the sunrise. There was a stillness in the cool air. The only sounds were the muted songs of the early morning doves and the gentle singing of an elderly…
The Truth Terrified Me
I had four siblings and a boxer dog named Butch. Our house was usually a hive of activity and noise, especially with four boys and a tomboy sister! When I was about eight years old I came home one day after playing with my friends in the neighborhood. The house was silent. I called out…
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