philippians-4:5

In the previous chapter the Lord tells them He was going away; here He tells them what would be their comfort - He went to prepare a place for them - He would bring them to the same place as Himself - He would come for them Himself, not send for them. To be conformed to the image of His Son, that is... Read More

Women's Speaking Justified, Proved, and Allowed of by the Scriptures, All such as speak by the Spirit and Power of the Lord Jesus. And how Women were the first that Preached the Tidings of the Resurrection of Jesus, and were sent by Christ's own Command, before he Ascended to the Father, John 20. 17... Read More

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your for­bearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanks­giving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which passes all understanding,... Read More

We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the first-born among many brethren. And those whom he predestined he also ... Read More

Jesus' resurrection makes all the difference in your personal life. That's where everything changes! 1. Because of His resurrection He offers you His presence. In His earthly body Jesus could only be in one place at one time (Luke 10:1). But in His resurrection body -- On the evening of that first d... Read More

Once you make a commitment to spend time with God regularly in Scripture reading and prayer, you will likely face a variety of obstacles and frustrations. At least that has been my experience, and I don’t think I’m alone in it. I want to share with you seven of the obstacles I have encountered in my... Read More

A Devotional Commentary on the Gospels Arranged for family devotions, for every day in the year. By Favell Lee Mortimer (1802—1878) DECEMBER 1 Luke 23:39-43. The two malefactors. No men who ever lived died in such remarkable circumstances as these two thieves. They were crucified with Christ. We kno... Read More

For nearly ten years I never had any desire to build an Orphan House. On the contrary, I preferred spending the funds which came in for present needs, enlarging the work according to the means the Lord gave. But at the end of October, 1845, I was led to consider this matter in a way I had never done... Read More

Christian Home Ideals By Norman B. Harrison What makes a Christian home? The mere fact that Christians live there? No indeed. There must be Christian family life. Christian ideals and aims must be brought to bear upon the shared family life and interests, molding and motivating the conduct of its af... Read More

Looking Unto Jesus By Theodore Monod Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2) Looking Unto Jesus In the Scriptures--to learn there what He is, what He has done, what He gives, what He desires; to find in His character our pattern, in His teachings our instruction, in ... Read More